Canadian Legends: The Lost Lemon Mine and The Vanishing Village at Angikuni Lake

Episode 356: In this episode, we explore two enduring Canadian legends that have captivated imaginations for generations. Our journey begins with the Lost Lemon Mine, a tale from the Canadian Rockies dating back to 1870. Two prospectors, Frank Lemon and "Blackjack," allegedly discovered gold, but their expedition descended into a dark saga of murder, madness, and an alleged curse that has kept the mine's location hidden for over 150 years.We then venture to the frigid wilderness of Nunavut, where the mystery of the vanishing village at Angikuni Lake unfolds. In November 1930, fur trapper Joe Labelle reportedly discovered an abandoned Inuit settlement, sparking an investigation and endless speculation about the disappearance of an entire Inuit village. Join us as we delve into these fascinating Canadian mysteries, examining the evidence, historical context, and their lasting impact on the nation's folklore.Sources:The Last Great Unsolved MysteryReader's Digest Article about Oak Island47: The Legend of Slumach and his Lost Gold Mine (BC)The Legend of the Lost Lemon MineThe Lost Lemon Mine | Canadian EncyclopediaBlackjack’s ghostly legacy | LostLemon.comThe Lost Lemon Mine: An Unsolved Mystery of the Old West by Ron Stewart | goodreads.comThe Lost Lemon Mine: The Greatest Mystery of the Canadian Rockies by Dan RileyNov 27, 1930, page 7 - The Bee at Newspapers.comThe Vanishing Village of Angikuni LakeThe Vanishing Village of Angikuni Lake — Canada's Great DisappearanceAngikuni Lake | WikipediaThe Vanishing Of The Angikuni Lake VillageMysteries in Canadian History | Canadian EncyclopediaUnravelling the Franklin Mystery, Second Edition | McGill-Queen’s University PressThe legend of Lake Angikuni - WordPress.comhttps://xylemmag.files.wordpress.com/2020/04/the-legend-of-lake-angikuni.pdf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices