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How to Find Gold in Northern Ontario
Episode 146
Published 2 weeks ago
Description
In this episode of Backroads Bill, we sit down with geologist, prospector, and landman Mark Hall to explore the fascinating world of gold prospecting in Northern Ontario.Mark explains how gold forms, where prospectors look for it, and what it really takes to find it.
We also follow along as Bill tries his hand at gold panning, uncovering a few flakes along the way while learning the techniques, tools, and history behind one of Canada's oldest outdoor pursuits.
0:00 – Meet Geologist & Prospector Mark Hall
3:16 – Where to Find Gold in Northern Ontario
06:13 – How to Choose the Best Gold Panning Location
12:18 – Gold Panning Tools & Techniques
19:01 – Can You Actually Make Money Panning for Gold?
We also follow along as Bill tries his hand at gold panning, uncovering a few flakes along the way while learning the techniques, tools, and history behind one of Canada's oldest outdoor pursuits.
0:00 – Meet Geologist & Prospector Mark Hall
3:16 – Where to Find Gold in Northern Ontario
06:13 – How to Choose the Best Gold Panning Location
12:18 – Gold Panning Tools & Techniques
19:01 – Can You Actually Make Money Panning for Gold?