Temagami North, Ontario
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Temagami North, formerly known as Goward, is an unincorporated community comprising part of the municipality of Temagami in Nipissing District, Ontario
, Canada
. It is a residential subdivision centred around Spruce Drive, about 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) north of Temagami itself.
Temagami North is locally known as the "Townsite" because it was created in the 1960s to supply Sherman Mine
further south and as a new residential location away from the town of Temagami. Temagami North is the location of Barton Mine
, a long abandoned molybdenite
mine that was destroyed by a fire in the early 1900s. There are known kimberlite pipes that are considered diamondiferous in the area that could lead to future mining
.
Temagami North sits on the shore of Net Lake
, where people can go canoeing
, fishing
, and boating
. The main arena
of Temagami is situated near the shore of Net Lake and is used seasonally for hockey
and curling
. In 2005, the roof of the arena collapsed inward from snow weight during winter.
Nipissing District, Ontario
Nipissing District, Ontario is a district in Northeastern Ontario in the Canadian province of Ontario. It was created in 1858. The district seat is North Bay.In 2006, the population was 84,688...
, Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
. It is a residential subdivision centred around Spruce Drive, about 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) north of Temagami itself.
Temagami North is locally known as the "Townsite" because it was created in the 1960s to supply Sherman Mine
Sherman Mine
Sherman Mine is a large abandoned open pit mine in Temagami, Ontario, Canada. It was a major producer of iron ore. The mine was the source of a multi-ton boulder of banded iron formation and was mined from 1967 until 1990 by Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company...
further south and as a new residential location away from the town of Temagami. Temagami North is the location of Barton Mine
Barton Mine
Barton Mine, also known as Net Lake Mine, is an abandoned underground mine in Cobalt Mining District of Northeastern Ontario, Canada. It is located on the west shore of the north arm of Net Lake in Temagami North....
, a long abandoned molybdenite
Molybdenite
Molybdenite is a mineral of molybdenum disulfide, MoS2. Similar in appearance and feel to graphite, molybdenite has a lubricating effect that is a consequence of its layered structure. The atomic structure consists of a sheet of molybdenum atoms sandwiched between sheets of sulfur atoms...
mine that was destroyed by a fire in the early 1900s. There are known kimberlite pipes that are considered diamondiferous in the area that could lead to future mining
Mining
Mining is the extraction of valuable minerals or other geological materials from the earth, from an ore body, vein or seam. The term also includes the removal of soil. Materials recovered by mining include base metals, precious metals, iron, uranium, coal, diamonds, limestone, oil shale, rock...
.
Temagami North sits on the shore of Net Lake
Net Lake
Net Lake is located within the municipality of Temagami, in the Nipissing District, Ontario, Canada. It covers a length of 10 km and is located in Temagami North. Fish in the lake include walleye, northern pike, trout, smallmouth bass, whitefish and panfish. There is only one lodge on Net...
, where people can go canoeing
Canoeing
Canoeing is an outdoor activity that involves a special kind of canoe.Open canoes may be 'poled' , sailed, 'lined and tracked' or even 'gunnel-bobbed'....
, fishing
Fishing
Fishing is the activity of trying to catch wild fish. Fish are normally caught in the wild. Techniques for catching fish include hand gathering, spearing, netting, angling and trapping....
, and boating
Boating
Boating is the leisurely activity of travelling by boat, or the recreational use of a boat whether powerboats, sailboats, or man-powered vessels , focused on the travel itself, as well as sports activities, such as fishing or water skiing...
. The main arena
Arena
An arena is an enclosed area, often circular or oval-shaped, designed to showcase theater, musical performances, or sporting events. It is composed of a large open space surrounded on most or all sides by tiered seating for spectators. The key feature of an arena is that the event space is the...
of Temagami is situated near the shore of Net Lake and is used seasonally for hockey
Hockey
Hockey is a family of sports in which two teams play against each other by trying to maneuver a ball or a puck into the opponent's goal using a hockey stick.-Etymology:...
and curling
Curling
Curling is a sport in which players slide stones across a sheet of ice towards a target area. It is related to bowls, boule and shuffleboard. Two teams, each of four players, take turns sliding heavy, polished granite stones, also called "rocks", across the ice curling sheet towards the house, a...
. In 2005, the roof of the arena collapsed inward from snow weight during winter.