This Once-Thriving Mining Town Is Now Canada's Unsung Outdoor Basecamp For Camping, Hiking, And Swimming
History and nature collide with spectacular results at this once-thriving mine town in the wilds of British Columbia, Canada.
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History and nature collide with spectacular results at this once-thriving mine town in the wilds of British Columbia, Canada.
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