Texada quarry (Lafarge quarry), Gillies Bay, Texada Island, Nanaimo Mining Division, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canadai
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Texada quarry (Lafarge quarry) | Quarry |
| Gillies Bay | Bay |
| Texada Island | Island |
| Nanaimo Mining Division | Division |
| Vancouver Island | Island |
| British Columbia | Province |
| Canada | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
49° 43' 0'' North , 124° 33' 33'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Type:
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Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Powell River | 12,779 (2016) | 13.1km |
| Hornby Island | 1,100 (2018) | 21.8km |
| Denman Island Trust Area | 1,165 (2019) | 25.2km |
| Denman Island | 1,020 (2018) | 27.7km |
| Courtenay | 32,793 (2013) | 31.4km |
Nearest Clubs:
Local clubs are the best way to get access to collecting localities
Local clubs are the best way to get access to collecting localities
| Club | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Courtenay Gem and Mineral Club | Courtenay, British Columbia | 31km |
| Parksville and District Rock and Gem Club | Parksville, British Columbia | 48km |
Mindat Locality ID:
269400
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:2:269400:2
GUID (UUID V4):
d2a062e7-e876-496e-8257-cf94c14930f6
Large limestone quarry, active since 1952.
Owned by Texada Quarrying Ltd. Now called Lafarge Limestone Quarry,Lafarge are probably the new owners
On average, about four million tonnes of limestone are produced per year.
Note: The pit has the same location as the older Texada Iron Mine which worked on an underground skarn deposit.
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