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Tasu

Canada / British Columbia / Prince Rupert /
 copper mine, mining, iron mine
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Site of a former iron ore and copper mine and community in remote Tasu Sound. The mine operated from 1967 to 1983, and was supported by a townsite that included several apartment buildings, a hotel, general store, bakery, cafeteria, dining room and pub, as well as a school and recreation centre with swimming pool. Access was by floatplane or boat. The residents of Tasu had regular visits from the families at Sewell Inlet logging camp nearby.

The BC government briefly considered using the townsite for a prison after the mine closed, but when those plans were dropped the townsite was demolished. Currently, West Coast Resorts has a floating fishing lodge in Tasu Sound.
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Coordinates:   52°45'33"N   132°2'46"W

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  • MICHPDR.COM (guest)
    I USE TO LIVE THERE 1982
  • MICHPDR.COM (guest)
    I LOVED LIVING THERE IT WAS A GREAT CHILD HOOD MY NANE IS MICHELLE DAGENAIS PARENTS WERE DEBBIE DAGENAIS AND PAUL DAGENAIS
  • gaby (guest)
    i am trying to locate people that lived in tasu.
  • Zephon
    I lived there from 1980-1983. I was only 3 but still remember it well. I lived on the hill above the park/playground. I don't remember too many names of people though. I remember the Sullivans (Charlie, Ruth and their kids Sheila and Buddy), a blond boy I used to play with named Gregory, a british girl named Anne-Marie, the Kims, and the Chandras. I remember swimming, I remember the lodge that us kids would hang out in, I remember playing on the rocks by the water, I remember swinging on ropes from trees. Great times.
  • The Snoman (guest)
    I lived there 1981-1982. was 5 years old when we left... still have great memories... tobogganing down the road, the mining trucks, the rides in the float planes, cub scouts, movies in the town centre (if that's what it was called), a class trip out on the rocks at low tide... and of course, the fog!!
  • Con Adam (guest)
    I lived in Tasu from 1967-1978 with my wife Sotiria and daughter Sandra. I worked as a heavy duty mechanic at the pit shop of the WESFROB MINES LTD.I would like to inform Zephon that the general manager of the company was Charlie Stafford and his wife was Ruth and the kids Sheila and Buddy.The years we lived there were the best part of our lives! Many regards to anyone who lived there from Greece.
  • blacky67
    i also lived there my name is mike black sisters wendy and gerldine
  • dik walmsley (guest)
    started on tumi"s crew the summer of 1974 - then as crummy driver and re-fueler for a french canadian - meet some wild and crazy people - wally john , al pushie ,harry shign, big bird , etc. - got my divers licence , traded playboy magazines with the russian fishing fleets , had high sea adventures as a tug boat crew meeting the ore boats from japan , driving the massive machines , etc - but miss the awesome views and remoteness the most - a great canadian spot - dw
  • Kerry Dello (guest)
    I lived in Tasu the last few years the mine was open. My Dad, John chambers was a Millwright in the mine. Have so many great memories, and met so many wonderful people. Tasu made quite the impression on me, some of the most memorable would be......the great swim little swim club I was involved in, playing in the coolest fort someone had built in the woods close to there house, fishing and swimming off the dock & checking out the catch the fisherman would come in with....HUGE HALIBUT ! Running through the old bunk houses with friends, trying to freak each other out, feeding deer in the front yard, I remember the excitement in the air, when the barge would come in, and stock up the store, the walks to Black sand beach with my family, the freedom, sense of adventure...Would love to go back, for a visit :) Would love to touch base, with who may know me. Kerry Chambers
  • Jay Graham (guest)
    Does ANYONE know where I could find photos of the community that existed there?
  • Brook (guest)
    My name is Brook Valliant, my dad's name is Wayne, my mom's name is Sandra. There were many pictures ( one of my mom and the baseball team ) available on MSN which then moved to Multiply. I would be interested to find out who put up the original site, as they might still be able to put something together somewhere else.
  • Martyn Holman
    I too started on Toumis crew and did shifts on tug and shiploader. worked there between 77and 81. Last job in CCRO, and the RCMP gave me my drivers licence in Tasu. Lived in Bunkhouse A and B and yes the halibut and salmon-wow. Did a SCUBA course whilst at Tasu mine. Whilst I couldnt wait to get out I now look back with fond memories of the place.
  • Greg Sullivan (guest)
    I lived in Tasu during it's last few years, 80-83. Met my wife there, and now we live in Cranbrook. Greg and Gillian (Abernethy) Sullivan
  • Donnie Peterson
    Someone just posted a picture on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/groups/491305800985444/
  • eric ezaki (guest)
    My name is eric ezaki (zak ) and I was there around the same time. The year I was there, there was a beer strike Work the # 3 belt and wrote a little tune called the three belt blues. Also worked the blasting crew with a guy named Dan. I navy came into port and the cigs and booze was dirt cheap...no taxes. Many fond memories
  • David Weiss
    My name is David weiss with my wife Pamella we lived there from 79 to 83 we threw rocks at the last barge and miss that beautiful place
  • David Weiss
    The blonde boy was our son Gregory Weiss and it was a great time of our lives as young parents
  • mike brewer (guest)
    Hi Gaby, are you Viggies sister? who was married to Ziggy Tittel. mb3483@telus.net. Bye. Mike Brewer.
  • Mike Brewer (guest)
    Hi, I ran the primary crusher in 67-70. Got buried a few times cos of water in the ore passes, crazy times but luved it. I had a good room mate, Frank Goden I hope he,s still alive. A lot of us were naughty boys back then in Tasu,s early days but still worked our asses off to keep it going. Worked another 7-8 mines after that. Anyway if you,ve got any memories I,m at mb3483@telus.net. Be great to hear ghosts from the past. cheers Mike Brewer.
  • M Meakin (guest)
    I worked in the Tasu mine from 1969 to 1972. It was a great place to be young and wild and also work hard!! Met some great guys there, will always be a big part of my life. I did save money and decided I needed to go and get some University education. M Meakin
  • Bernie (guest)
    I worked there around 1976 for half a year. Was on Tummi's labour crew and then in the warehouse. I remember Wally John as well. Also recall a big Newfoundlander (great guy) who was over a blasting hole when it went off. Blew him thru the air and he still lived (tough guy). Paid off a new car while I was there and spent my free day in the wreck center lifting weights. Did a lot of growing up in six months, but wouldn't trade it for anything! Bernie
  • Cassandra (guest)
    I lived in Tasu for a few years with my family while my dad worked in the mine. I started a Facebook group awhile back please feel free to join. It's called Tasu Remembered. I had also lived in Kitsault another mining town that has shut down there started a Facebook group so that's when I got the idea to start one for Tasu. Facebook me to see and join if u cannot find it. Cassandra Armenta Cop
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