Marmora, Ontario

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Marmora is a village on the Crowe River in Hastings County, Ontario, located on Highway 7 east of Havelock.

The village's name comes from the Latin word for "marble". Marble is common in the area and a giant marble rock stood on nearby Crowe Lake.

Iron mining was an important industry in the area during the 19th century. The village was originally named Marmora Iron Works. Gold and silver were also mined at nearby Cordova Mines, now a ghost town. A nearby plant processes talc and dolomite.

In recent years, Marmora has become the site of a series of alleged apparitions of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

The annual festivities of Punk Fest led by Warren Hastings, a.k.a Spider, were held here for several years before the township put an end to them because they would not allow medics on site or supply washrooms or fresh water to the party-goers. "Punks" and bands from all over the world traveled to Marmora for the weekend's events.

The Scenery in Marmora is always getting better, the park has a beautiful landscape with a children's playground and a flowerbed sided trail. There is a gazebo which has music time and again. It is a must see if you're just going through.

Marmora is also home of Rockwood Acres, a Christian camp owned and run by Jim and Cathy Clemens.

Marmora was Incorporated in 1821 and was re-amalgamated with the surrounding Townships of Marmora & Lake in 2001. Marmora & Lake also previously amalgamated (1998) with what was the smallest incorporated Village in the Province of Ontario known as Deloro

The 'Marmora Mine' is an impressive view and a must see. What started as a money driven mining exploration, ended with a mysterious, and ever so intriguing pit. It is a stone collectors heaven, bearing various samples including garnet and pyrite.

The Crowe River flows into Crowe Lake, which boasts excellent fishing for bass, muskie, pike, walleye, and other species. It is the home of the Bassman (http://bass-man.com), a local fishing celebrity and Chris's Bait.

Marmora is also the site of an annual country music festival, the Marmora Country Jamboree, in September. The Municipal website is http://www.marmora.info