Last century, it was a working mine. It turned out massive amounts of copper and other minerals. Now, it's a multi award-winning Museum, turning out awe-inspiring sights and memorable family experiences. So much to see and do. Pan for real gold! Rumble aboard our mine train as it rolls into the dark. Learn from informative but informal tour guides. Come on up.
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| Britannia Mine Museum in Britannia Beach |
This was a nice place to spend a couple of hours. Although it is also called BC Mining Museum it really was only about the Britannia Mine and didn't really have any other mining information there. The tour was very cool with a short underground train ride with a couple of stops to show different aspects of underground mining. It was good for kids of all ages although the hard hats for the underground tour didn't really fit small children.
It would have been nice to see a bit more of the mining operations building but due to insurance issues you are limited to the ground floor.
Pros:
Informative and interactive, not too large but a good place to stop for a couple of hours. The price is reasonable and lots too see. The gold panning offers a variety of gems, gold and fools gold which you get to keep if you find (included in price). Was fun for all ages.
Informative and interactive, not too large but a good place to stop for a couple of hours. The price is reasonable and lots too see. The gold panning offers a variety of gems, gold and fools gold which you get to keep if you find (included in price). Was fun for all ages.
Cons:
Its a fair ways from most places. Don't get to see the inside of the mine building. Hard hats did not fit small children (3 and under) although they were still allowed on the tour with their oversize hats.
Price:
Adult $25.00
Senior (65+) $21.00
Youth (13-18) $21.00
Child (5-12) $17.00
Preschool (4 & under) FREE
Daily Family (2 adults/3 children) $92.00
Hours:
The Museum site is open from 9:00 AM to 6 PM daily with 45 minute guided tours offered throughout the day. The Gift Shop is open from 9:00 AM to 6 PM.
The Museum site is open from 9:00 AM to 6 PM daily with 45 minute guided tours offered throughout the day. The Gift Shop is open from 9:00 AM to 6 PM.
Contact Information:
PO Box 188
Britannia Beach, BC V0N 1J0
We are located on the Sea to Sky Highway (Highway 99), north of Vancouver.
Toll free: 1-800-896-4044 - press 0
Phone: 1-604-896-2233 - press 0
Fax: 1-604-896-2260
Email: company.store@bcmm.ca
Website: http://www.britanniaminemuseum.ca/
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