First Bonus Prize in the Great Canadian Treasure Hunt Discovered in Dawson City
The Great Canadian Treasure Hunt has announced its first winner, with the discovery of a $30,000 Bonus Prize in Dawson City, Yukon. Local resident Gina Anderson successfully located six one-ounce gold coins at the Bonanza Creek discovery claim site.
The treasure hunt, which has attracted over 61,000 Canadian participants, features a total prize pool of more than $1.3 million in gold. This includes eleven more monthly Bonus Prizes and a Grand Prize of 217 one-ounce gold coins currently valued at over $1.1 million. The gold coins were minted from Agnico Eagle's Detour Lake Mine.
The campaign, supported by major mining industry sponsors, continues to release monthly clues through various media channels, combining entertainment with education about Canada's mining heritage.
La Grande Caccia al Tesoro Canadiense ha annunciato il primo vincitore, con la scoperta di un Premio Bonus di 30.000 dollari a Dawson City, Yukon. Una residente locale, Gina Anderson, ha trovato con successo sei monete d'oro da un'oncia ciascuna al sito della scoperta di Bonanza Creek.
La caccia al tesoro, che ha attirato oltre 61.000 partecipanti canadesi, mette in palio un premio totale superiore a 1,3 milioni di dollari in oro. Questo include altri undici Premi Bonus mensili e un Grand Prize di 217 monete d'oro da un'onza, attualmente valutate oltre 1,1 milioni di dollari. Le monete d'oro sono state coniate presso la miniera Detour Lake di Agnico Eagle.
La campagna, sostenuta da importanti sponsor dell'industria mineraria, continua a rilasciare indizi mensili attraverso vari canali mediatici, combinando intrattenimento ed educazione sul patrimonio minerario del Canada.
La Gran Búsqueda del Tesoro Canadiense ha anunciado a su primer ganador, con el hallazgo de un Premio Extra de 30,000 dólares en Dawson City, Yukon. Una residente local, Gina Anderson, localizó con éxito seis monedas de oro de una onza cada una en el yacimiento de Bonanza Creek.
La búsqueda, que ha atraído a más de 61,000 participantes canadienses, ofrece un premio total superior a 1,3 millones de dólares en oro. Esto incluye once premios Extra mensuales más y un Gran Premio de 217 piezas de oro de una onza, valoradas actualmente en más de 1,1 millones de dólares. Las monedas de oro fueron acuñadas en la mina Detour Lake de Agnico Eagle.
La campaña, respaldada por importantes patrocinadores de la industria minera, continúa difundiendo pistas mensuales a través de diversos canales de medios, combinando entretenimiento con educación sobre la herencia minera de Canadá.
위대한 캐나다 보물 찾기가 첫 번째 우승자를 발표했습니다. 도슨 시티, 유콘에서 3만 달러 보너스 상이 발견되었습니다. 지역 거주자인 지나 앤더슨이 본랜자 크릭 발견지 현장에서 1온스 코인 6개를 성공적으로 찾아냈습니다.
이 보물 찾기는 61,000명 이상의 캐나다 참가자를 끌어모았으며, 총 상금은 170만 달러가 넘는 금으로 구성되어 있습니다. 이에는 매달 추가되는 보너스 상 11개와 현재 가치가 110만 달러를 넘는 217개의 1온스 금 코인이 포함됩니다. 금 코인은 애그니코 이글의 디투어 레이크 광산에서 주조되었습니다.
대기업 채광 산업의 후원을 받아 진행되는 이 캠페인은 다양한 매체를 통해 매월 단서를 공개하면서, 캐나다의 광업 유산에 대한 엔터테인먼트와 교육을 결합하고 있습니다.
La Grande Chasse au Trésor Canadienne a annoncé son premier gagnant, avec la découverte d'un Prix Bonus de 30 000 dollars à Dawson City, Yukon. Une résidente locale, Gina Anderson, a réussi à localiser six pièces d'or d'une once chacune sur le site de Bonanza Creek.
La chasse au trésor, qui a attiré plus de 61 000 participants canadiens, propose une cagnotte totale de plus de 1,3 million de dollars en or. Cela comprend onze autres Prix Bonus mensuels et un Grand Prix de 217 pièces d’or d’une once, actuellement évalué à plus de 1,1 million de dollars. Les pièces d’or ont été frappées à partir de la mine Detour Lake d’Agnico Eagle.
La campagne, soutenue par d'importants sponsors de l'industrie minière, continue de diffuser des indices mensuellement à travers divers canaux médiatiques, alliant divertissement et éducation sur le patrimoine minier du Canada.
Die Große Kanadische Schatzsuche hat ihren ersten Gewinner bekanntgegeben, mit der Entdeckung eines Bonuspreises von 30.000 Dollar in Dawson City, Yukon. Die lokale Bewohnerin Gina Anderson hat am Fundort Bonanza Creek erfolgreich sechs Goldmünzen mit einem Unze gefunden.
Die Schatzsuche, an der sich über 61.000 kanadische Teilnehmer beteiligt haben, bietet einen Gesamtpreis von mehr als 1,3 Millionen Dollar in Gold. Dazu gehören elf weitere monatliche Bonuspreise und ein Grand Prize von 217 Goldmünzen mit je einer Unze, aktuell im Wert von über 1,1 Million Dollar. Die Goldmünzen wurden in der Detour Lake Mine von Agnico Eagle geprägt.
Die Kampagne, unterstützt von großen Sponsoren der Bergbauindustrie, veröffentlicht weiterhin monatliche Hinweise über verschiedene Medienkanäle und verbindet Unterhaltung mit Bildung über das Bergbauerbe Kanadas.
المهمة الكبرى للبحث عن الكنز الكندي أعلنت عن أول فائز لها، باكتشاف جائزة مكافأة بقيمة 30,000 دولار في دوزن سيتي، يوكون. قامت المقيمة المحلية جينا أندرسون بنجاح بالعثور على ست عملات ذهبية من أونصة واحدة في موقع اكتشاف بونا فانش.
تجذب عملية البحث عن الكنز أكثر من 61,000 مشارك كندي وتضم مجموعة جوائز إجمالية تفوق 1.3 مليون دولار من الذهب. وهذا يشمل أحد عشر جائزة مكافأة شهرية إضافية وجائزة كبرى تتألف من 217 عملة ذهبية من أونصة واحدة، وتُقدَّر قيمتها حاليًا بأكثر من 1.1 مليون دولار. جُمعت العملة الذهبية في منجم ديتور ليك الخاص بـ Agnico Eagle.
تدعم الحملة رعات رئيسيون في صناعة التعدين، وتستمر في إصدار أدلة شهرية عبر وسائل إعلام متعددة، مدمجة بين الترفيه والتعلم عن إرث التعدين في كندا.
伟大的加拿大寻宝已经宣布了首位获胜者，在育空省道森市发现了一个3万美元的奖金奖。本地居民吉娜·安德森在博南扎溪发现权地成功找到了六枚各一盎司的金币。
这次寻宝活动吸引了超过61,000名加拿大参与者，总奖池超过130万美元的黄金。其中还包括11个每月的额外奖金和现值超过110万美元的217枚一盎司金币的大奖。这些金币由Agnico Eagle的Detour Lake矿山铸造。
该活动得到矿业行业主要赞助商的支持，继续通过各种媒体渠道每月发布线索，将娱乐与关于加拿大矿业遗产的教育相结合。
- Strong public engagement with over 61,000 Canadian participants
- Increasing prize value due to rising gold prices - Bonus Prize now worth $30,000 vs initial $27,729
- Grand Prize value has appreciated to over $1.1 million
- Successful partnership with multiple major mining industry sponsors
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Over 61,000 Canadians join the hunt for gold as first
Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - September 24, 2025) - The Great Canadian Treasure Hunt has its first winner. The inaugural Bonus Prize, six one-ounce gold coins valued at over
The discovery marks a thrilling milestone in the national treasure hunt, which offers Canadians the chance to uncover more than
The winning treasure hunter, Gina Anderson, said the find capped off days of research, puzzle-solving, and a journey that ultimately led to Dawson City's Bonanza Creek discovery claim site.
"I was born and raised in the Yukon, so Dawson City already feels like home," said Anderson. "With a bit of local knowledge and a clue, I had that aha moment when everything came together. Finding real gold felt almost unreal at first, but the hunt gave me a deeper appreciation for Canada's mining history and the thrill of discovery."
A full video interview with Gina is now available on The Northern Miner's official YouTube channel and embedded below.
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The Bonus Prize is the first of twelve monthly Bonus Prizes in addition to the Grand Prize: 217 one-ounce gold coins minted from Agnico Eagle's Detour Lake Mine and valued today at over
"The Dawson City discovery is just the beginning! The Grand Prize and monthly Bonus Prizes are still out there," said Anthony Vaccaro, President of The Northern Miner Group. "We're thrilled to see Canadians across the country engaging with Canada's mining heritage in such an adventurous way."
When first announced, each Bonus Prize was valued at
Details for the next Bonus Prize location will be announced shortly, keeping the momentum of the hunt alive. Treasure seekers are encouraged to subscribe to The Northern Miner and follow updates on CEO.CA, MINING.COM, and official social media channels for upcoming clues.
Monthly Prizes Connect to the
Eleven more bonus prizes (each representing six one-ounce gold coins) will roll out over the next year, revealed through new monthly stories and videos. Every release carries two layers of mystery: clues pointing to the regional bonus prize and the
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This campaign is proudly presented with the support of industry sponsors including Agnico Eagle Mines Limited, Sprott Money, EarthLabs Inc., IAMGOLD Corporation, Kinross Gold Corporation, The World Gold Council, McEwen Inc., Alamos Gold Inc., Ernst & Young LLP, Mining Matters, MINING.COM, CEO.CA and The Canadian Mining Journal.
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