Vancouver

Britannia Mine Museum

  • 150 Copper Drive
  • Britannia Beach, BC V8B1J1
  • Phone: 604.896.2233, Toll Free: 1.800.896.4044

Greatest show under earth!

Britannia Mine Museum opens up a little-seen world that fascinates all ages, turning out awe-inspiring sights and memorable family experiences.


- Rumble aboard our underground train as it rolls into authentic mining tunnels.

- Push up your sleeves and try our Gold Panning Pavilion where you can keep what you find.

- Explore 10 acres of historic buildings.

- BOOM!, an immersive, live-action special effects experience inside the historic Mill No. 3 building.

- Learn and engage with our interactive exhibits.

- Take a tour with informative but informal tour guides sharing fun facts about mining, history and life at Britannia.


Find us on the Sea to Sky Highway 10 minutes south of Squamish or 45 minutes north of Vancouver.

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  • Maximum Group Size: 140
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  • Year Last Renovated: 2019
  • Year Opened: 1974

Facility Info

  • Largest Room 150

October 6, 2023 - April 1, 2024

Land of Thundering Snow is a travelling exhibit that aims to teach visitors about avalanches. Propelled by gravity, snow avalanches are releases of snow that rush downhill in steep terrain, altering the landscape and ecosystem as they pass. The exhibit also emphasizes the impact that avalanches have had on human settlement, migration, travel, and transportation. From the mapping of railway and highways to the technological advances of avalanche mitigation, the story of avalanches encompasses the story of humans and… more

March 29, 2024 - April 1, 2024

For the people who worked in Britannia’s mine, every day was like an Easter egg hunt. Learn about the tools they used and the treasures they found by visiting the Museum for our annual Easter Celebration from March 29th - April 1st. Event admission includes a special seasonal underground tour and access to the BOOM! experience in the historic Mill No. 3. After your guided experience, you can complete a self-led scavenger hunt. Visitors who successfully find all of the mineral clues on site can earn a special geological… more