Great West Lumber Sawmill Conveyors, Thunder Bay

Conveyor systems at the abandoned Great West Lumber Sawmill in Thunder Bay, Ontario, against a clear blue sky.
Conveyor systems at the abandoned Great West Lumber Sawmill in Thunder Bay, Ontario, against a clear blue sky.

The conveyor systems of the former Great West Lumber Sawmill in Thunder Bay, Ontario, are visible against a clear blue sky. This industrial complex was once a key part of the region's forestry industry, handling large volumes of lumber. The remaining infrastructure, including chutes and elevated pathways, highlights the scale of operations that once took place here. Its current state reflects the decline of heavy industry in the area.

Photo taken in July 2017.

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