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	Welcome Centre In summer 2005, the Welcome Centre opened to great acclaim. Located in the Historic Train Station, this new attraction serves as a welcome centre where people come to begin their tour of the Historic Cobalt Mining Camp area. The Cradle of Canadian Mining exhibit area, also located in the Station, includes a state-of-the-art visitor theatre and exhibition featuring the exciting history of Cobalt.
	Cobalt's Great Canadian Mine Show A newly acquired attraction, Cobalt's Great Canadian Mine Show is a spectacular interactive show which highlights mining technology and exploration.
	The Heritage Silver Trail Tour "Cobalt's Heritage Silver Trail was first organized in 1985 and has been expanded and upgraded year by year. The Trail provides access to some of the important sites that make up our history. The sites feature adits, open-stopes, shaft houses, mill sites and tailings ponds. Each site is enhanced by signs and diagrams." - Heritage Silver Trail, Sponsored by the Cobalt Historical Society
	Cobalt Walking Tour The Cobalt Walking Tour has proven to be very popular with visitors and town-folk alike as walk the town see the various sites of the "silver city" and hear stories of her illustrious past. Noteworthy on the tour are the historically themed murals that put Cobalt in context with the people who built the mines and the town. The tour also stops at the Drummond Cairn, a tribute to Dr. William Henry Drummond, Poet Laureate and mine owner.
	Underground Colonial Adit Tour The guided Colonial Adit Underground Mine Tour operates during summer and is a highlight for tourists visiting the Camp. Visitors can experience life as it was for miners 100 years ago.
	The Cobalt Mining Museum This museum holds one of the more unique collections of historic mine materials and artifacts in North America. It houses a collection of rare photographs and early newspapers, such as the Cobalt Nugget and the Northern Miner that document the history of the Mining Camp and the people of Cobalt. Over the years, yards of rare mining books, ledgers and government manuals have been preserved and are made readily available to researchers, historians, and the public. For children there is the Miniature Mining Camp exhibit and other curiosities like the Glow in the Dark Rock Room. The museum includes a specialty silver gift shop and a dedicated art gallery. The Cobalt Mining Museum is a treasure.
	The "Bunker" Military Museum Jim Jones was a man with a passionate hobby, collecting memorabilia from the wars of the last 100 years. Through his fascination with military memorabilia, particularly as they related to the famous Algonquin Regiment in which many local miners, farmers and artisans served with honor and courage, The Bunker Military Museum was created. It is a hobby that grew until it has become the largest museum in the Temiskaming District. The Museum is visited by military buffs and collectors from all over the world and still maintains an active program of acquisitions of artifacts. The Museum is housed in the original Cobalt Railway Station, now a historically designated building, on the shore of Cobalt Lake just steps from downtown. Commemorating the service of military men and women in the First and Second World Wars, the Korean War, Vietnam and Desert Storm, the Museum's four galleries and library hold +thousands of artifacts and documents. Visitors have found a tour of The Bunker to be a memory filled nostalgic visit.
	The Cobalt Firefighters Museum The Cobalt Firefighters Museum was created by former Fire Chief, Leo Arbour, as a historic tribute to the many brave and courageous firemen of the Cobalt and Coleman Volunteer Fire Brigades. Throughout the history of Cobalt, the town suffered many devastating fires with the largest and most famous one occurring in 1977, which led to an enormous amount of media attention. The Cobalt Firefighters Museum, situated in downtown Cobalt, boasts over 1000 artifacts, gathered from all around the Province of Ontario. Most artifacts date back to the early 1900's, but also showcased, are modern day fire fighting equipment. The museum's prize possession of a fire wagon and fire wagon reel makes it a must see for the entire family.
	The Classic Theatre During the silver boom Cobalt was the centre of culture and entertainment in the region boasting six live theatres including an opera house. Built in 1926, the Classic Theater was the last of a long line, becoming the most popular movie theatre in the area. In 1973 it played The Last Picture Show and closed its doors, seemingly for the last time. In the fall of 1993, the Town of Cobalt, as part of its economic revitalization plan and with the help of the Federal and Provincial Governments embarked on a complete reconstruction effort for the theatre. The vision was to provide the region with a beautiful, modern and fully equipped artistic venue. Now the Classic Theatre is a beautifully renovated 1926 vaudeville house presenting an annual season of professional entertainment and a home-grown summer theatre festival. Stop in and visit the Mezzanine Gallery, open daily, displaying works by Northern Ontario artists or take in a performance at the intimate and comfortable Classic Theatre.
	Cradle of Canadian Mining Exhibit Adjacent to the Welcome Centre is the Cradle of Canadian Mining Exhibit which provides an overview of Cobalt's unique development and history. A short film describing Cobalt's remarkable past is played periodically throughout the day. Another incredible historic film also played during the day, shows the Cobalt Mining Camp in operation in 1919.