Treasure Hunt: Ontario sisters win $37,000 in Argentia hunt

Ontario sisters Stefanie St. Denis and Jennifer Crichton solved clues in The Northern Miner's Great Canadian Treasure Hunt and claimed a $37,000 gold bonus in Argentia. They flew to Newfoundland after weeks of puzzling and said the solution came together around Christmas.

Ontario sisters Stefanie St. Denis and Jennifer Crichton cracked the Argentia clues to claim a $37,000 gold bonus in The Northern Miner's Great Canadian Treasure Hunt. They are long-time subscribers and escape-room enthusiasts who spent weeks puzzling over the clues. The solution came together around Christmas, and they flew to Newfoundland to collect the prize after they felt every thread pointed east. For them the chase has been about bonding and learning Canada's mining history as well as the gold. Key facts: - Stefanie St. Denis and Jennifer Crichton solved the Argentia clues and claimed a $37,000 gold bonus. - They traveled from Ontario to Argentia, Newfoundland, to collect the prize. - They are long-time subscribers to The Northern Miner and enjoy escape-room puzzles. - They said the solution came together around Christmas and they acted when clues pointed east. - They said the hunt increased their interest in Canada's mining history and they plan to keep competing as the $1-million national prize looms. Summary: Their win highlights the social and historical appeal of the multi-stage treasure hunt. They plan to continue competing as the $1-million national prize looms.