A town built on gold, Timmins drew people from around the world looking to find their fortune during the Porcupine Gold Rush. Vaudeville theatres sprang up alongside landmarks like Buckovetsky's Department Store, which eventually gave way to big box stores. As smaller shops shuttered, farmer's markets and a vibrant youth mural project brought new life downtown. Still pumping its heart of gold, Timmins keeps finding ways to reinvent itself while celebrating its storied past.