Reviews of Mine Observatory (Tourist Attraction)

Brian chase

Come see how hug this mining operation was its impressive how far down it goes

Kevin J.S. Duska Jr.

Nice and clean observatory over the largest open air mine in North Americs #darktourism

Mario Hains

(Translated) A historic place that man raised from the earth. Splendid landscape clearly visible by the satellites. The visit is worth it. (Original) Un lieu historique que l homme a sorti de la terre. Splendide paysage bien visible par les satellites. La visite en vaut le coup.

jim chabot

(Translated) Nice place to see Just takes 5min Easy to access and free (Original) Belle endroit a voir Prend juste 5min Facile d'accès et gratuit

Alex Ponce

Fantastic!!!

Lise R

(Translated) If you go through Val-des-Sources, formerly called Asbestos, go see the Mining Well Observatory. Open year round Free Elevated observation post (Original) Si vous passez par Val-des-Sources, anciennement nommée Asbestos allez voir l'Observatoire du puit minier. Ouvert à l’année Gratuit Poste d’observation surélevé

laurie charland

(Translated) It's good! (Original) Cest bien!

Omar Hasan

Woo This is amazing view, you cant not imagine the view of the Mine unless you go there , you cannot believe that this place is made by human, the bleu color of the water inside the mine was unbelievable If you pass near to Asbestos city, do not miss this place

Melissa Lockey-Chatham

Great quick, stop off, activity. You get a great view and a mini history lesson. If you're driving through definitely check this spot out.

The Dirty Doesnt

best time to get sun set is 4pm in winter and 7pm at summer time

Pawel Zielinski

(Translated) The view is worth the detour. (Original) La vue vaut le détour.

A H

Small open pit mine. If you're in the area, stop by for 5 minutes, but I would go out of my to see it...

Sara Tavakolian

Interesting to visit. There are some information on the site.

Youri Briza

Beautiful pit stop small history of the town in late 19th century to the 21century.Breath taking

Franz Berthomieu

(Translated) Magnificent view of an old quarry! (Original) Vue magnifique sur une ancienne carrière!

Nathan Holth

This was an excellent stop to see the old mine and also has some good information about the fascinating geology, something often overlooked at tourist destinations.

Vikkeh Bee

Wow

Steven Lascombe

(Translated) A great story. (Original) Une grande histoire.

Damien Balespouey

(Translated) A very nice discovery. Pretty trees and flowers with different rocks and explanatory panels. A belvedere provides an incredible view of the crater. Big downside: it was raining so the water in the crater was dark. (Original) Une très belle découverte. Joli arboré et fleuri avec différentes roches et panneaux explicatifs. Un belvédère permet d'avoir un vue incroyable sur le cratère. Gros bémol: il pleuvait donc l'eau du cratère était sombre.

Brigitte Gauvin

(Translated) I hadn't been back since my childhood but it hasn't changed too much! It's good as an observatory. The place is well maintained and I like to see the rocks mined along the passage. (Original) Je n'était pas retourné depuis mon enfance mais ça n'a pas trop changé ! C'est bien comme observatoir. L'endroit est bien entretenu et j'aime bien voir les roches extraites du long du passage.

rené Allard

(Translated) Beautiful observatory. The water was a beautiful dark blue. It explains the different rocks extracted. Everything is free. (Original) Bel observatoire. L'eau était d'un beau bleu foncé . On y explique les différentes roches extraites. Le tout est gratuit.

Richard Rapatel

Unique

Andre Jr Poupart

(Translated) Beautiful landscape to see (Original) Magnifique paysage à voir

Vladimir Nisevic

Very nice view, but that's all. You can't go down to the query.

adam666xxx

(Translated) For its magnificent sunset at night to go and look at the stars. (Original) Pour son coucher de soleil magnifique la nuit pour aller regarder les etoiles.

Tialout G

(Translated) The view is beautiful. The cross section to reach the stands is small. In busy times it must be complicated. Beautiful garden with some stones accompanied by their description (Original) La vue est belle. La section a traver pour atteindre les gradins est petite. En période d'affluence ca doit etre compliqué. Beau jardin avec quelques pierres accompagnées de leur description

Igor Pivovar

Interesting place

Louis-D. R.

(Translated) Beautiful point of view! You have to stop to see! (Original) Beau point de vue! Il faut s arrêter pour voir!

Philippe Massicotte

(Translated) Excellent point of view of the mine and a lot of explanation on the history of this mine. (Original) Excellent point de vu de la mine et beaucoup d'explications sur l'histoire de cette mine.

Jackson Penner

Great place to observe the old asbestos mine and realize how the industry boomed, collapsed, and became abandoned.. Almost sad and depressing

klwozy

Nice for quick view

The Bismuth Smith

No access to mines anywere for rockhounds

Ju

(Translated) If you are passing through this area, just to see the immensity of this hole, it is worth going to the observatory. The water that has been rising for years is impressive. Beautiful layout. Unfortunately the water is no longer turquoise, unlike some photos that have seen it. (Original) Si vous êtes de passage dans ce coin, juste pour voir l immensité de ce trou, cela vaut la peine de ce rendre sur l observatoire. L eau qui monte depuis des années est impressionnant. Bel aménagement. Malheureusement l eau n est plus turquoise, contrairement à certaine photo que l ont voit.

chantal martel

(Translated) It's really beautiful and it's interesting to take the time to read the story on the signs (Original) Cest vraiment beau et c'est intéressant de prendre le temps de lire l'histoire sur les panneaux

Danielle Berger

(Translated) Very beautiful place that shows the history of a mine (Original) Tres belle endroit qui montre l'histoire d'une mine

gre mario

(Translated) Very nice view of the asbestos mine from an observatory (Original) Très belle vue sur la mine à asbestos d'un observatoire

Andrew Gypsy

Beautiful

Markus Dubious

Impressive; a must if you are in the area. Lots of history

Samantha Moreau

(Translated) Very nice place to visit! (Original) Très belle place à aller visiter!

Eco Eco

Amazing view

Pierre Fréchette

(Translated) Very interesting as a place one can see the scale of this mine which started in 1885 and over the decades how many people have been expropriated. To see neither (Original) Tres intéressant comme endroit on peut constater l'ampleur de cette mine qui a débuté en 1885 et au fil des décennies combien de personnes ont été exproprié. A voir ni

Valérie Drolet

Wow

Bernadette St-pierre

(Translated) To see in passing! It really is a nice look. It is also interesting to discover the kinds of rocks extracted and to see the equipment used. A bit of a shame that the new place "La traversée" is on another site. Even though it's relatively close, you have to walk down the street if you want to see both sites and there is no parking? ???? Other suggestions: - approach glasses - footbridge connecting the two places & why not a few benches along journey... We would have spent a lot more time & would gladly donate a $$ ... This would become a destination! ???? (Original) À voir en passant ! C'est vraiment un coup beau d'oeil. Intéressant aussi de découvrir les sortes de roches extraites et de voir un peu l'équipement utiliser. Un peu dommage que la nouvelle place " La traversée " soit sur un autre site. Même si c'est relativement près, il faut marcher dans la rue si on veux voir les deux sites et il n'y a pas de stationnement ? ???? Autres suggestions: - lunettes d'approches - passerelle reliant les deux endroits & pourquoi pas quelques bancs le long de se parcours... Nous aurions passer beaucoup plus de temps & aurions volontier donner une contribution $$ ... Cela deviendrait une destination ! ????

Xavier Hélie

Reallly impressive

Nicolas Tanguay

(Translated) Very interesting, some explanations on the spot, very nice view (Original) Très intéressant , quelques explications sur place, très belle vue

Johanne Gagnė

(Translated) Super interesting and awesome (Asbestos) now Val des Sources! (Original) Super intéressant et impressionnant (Asbestos) maintenant Val des Sources!

Gaetan Langlois

(Translated) 2 kilometers wide beautiful place to see the past of this asbestos mine and for me full of memories (Original) 2 kilomètres de large belle endroit pour voir le passé de cette mine d amiante et pour moi plein de souvenirs

xav plante

(Translated) A nice big hole. (Original) Un beau gros trou.

Marcelle Jean

(Translated) Very beautiful surprising (Original) Très beau surprenant

jean-francois giroux

(Translated) Clean and beautiful view (Original) Propre et belle vue