Popular Science: A $1 million treasure hunt is underway in Canadian wilderness
The Great Canadian Treasure Hunt’s first clue is a 13-stanza poem.
Andrew Paul
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An actual treasure chest filled with around $1 million in gold coins is hidden somewhere in Canada. However, the mystery isn’t tied to a centuries’ old pirate bounty or unsolved bank heist, however. These riches were instead intentionally hidden by a mining consortium to celebrate the country’s “rich mining heritage and spirit of adventure.”
“Like the prospectors before you, you’re chasing discovery–driven by grit, curiosity, and the pursuit of exploration,” reads the Great Canadian Treasure Hunt’s official website description.