The ghost town of Eldorado offers a glimpse back in time to the era of Ontario's gold rush

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As a kid, 'The Road to El Dorado' from DreamWorks Studio was one of my absolute favourite movies. The film, about two Spanish con artists finding ...

The film, about two Spanish con artists finding themselves in the legendary city of gold, El Dorado, captured my imagination and instilled in me a fascination with tales of hidden treasure. It's a great watch and still a nostalgic favourite of mine and my sister.

One such individual was Marcus Herbert Powell, a municipal employee and part-time prospector who stumbled upon gold on August 15, 1866, on a farm in what is now Eldorado, Ontario. Subsequent mining ventures in the area failed to yield significant results, leading to the closure of various quickly opened mines.Travelling along Highway 62 today, the town is so tiny that you might blink and miss it altogether. But in the late 1860s, thousands of people flocked to Eldorado and the surrounding area, hoping to make it rich.In 2019, the population of Eldorado dwindled to just 50 residents, down from its peak of 4,000 during the gold rush era.

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