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Cardiff | Ontario

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The area is rich with minerals, gems and fossils. Since the late 19th century, mineral hunters have been travelling to the area that is now Cardiff in search of mica, phosphate, and feldspar to Cardiff.

Cardiff is located in the geological area of the Grenville Province and has a unique combination of underground minerals.

In 1922, uranium was discovered in the area.

Photo: Google Maps, D Payne

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