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    Britannia Mine Museum: Tours & Tickets

    488 Reviews
    #1 of 3 things to do in Britannia Beach
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    Closed Now: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
    1 Forbes Way, Britannia Beach, British Columbia V0N 1J0, Canada
    Open today: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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    “gold panning”(58 reviews)
    “train ride”(47 reviews)
    “pan for gold”(37 reviews)
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    What was once the largest copper mine in the British Empire is now a multi-award winning attraction. Britannia Mine Museum opens up a little-seen world that fascinates all ages. Just like miners did, visitors climb aboard a mine train and rumble...more
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    Suggested duration: 2-3 hours
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    1 Forbes Way, Britannia Beach, British Columbia V0N 1J0, Canada
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    Reviewed 6 days ago via mobile
    Excellent Museum
    Review of: Britannia Mine Museum General Admission

    The museum is well worth the entrance fee. It is both informative and interesting to see how the copper mine created such a community and what an impact it had when it closed in November 1974. The mine train ride and the explanation of how...More

    Thank Ashley B
    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    Spend the time to see the mine
    Review of: Britannia Mine Museum General Admission

    You need about 2 hours here and make sure you go into the mine itself on the train, check out all the buildings, lots to read and see. The history is quite interesting, as well as the show Boom!. It was worth the money as...More

    Thank sherrielis
    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Very Interesting

    Today a group of Seniors from Chilliwack toured the mine with Marianne as our guide. She told us she had only been doing that since August, but she was a natural. She was very knowledgeable, vibrant and outgoing. Keep her around- she is very good...More

    Date of experience: October 2019
    Thank sandyV6893ZP
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
    Cool adventure
    Review of: Britannia Mine Museum General Admission

    We had always passed this place on our way up to whistler. But if you have time it really is something to see. The tour is amazing and the show they put on after really gives you a feel of what this place was like...More

    Thank colethorton1
    Reviewed 3 weeks ago
    A real surprise

    This trip to the Britannia Mine was great fun. Started with a short train ride into the mine shaft with a fun guide explaining the history of the mine and then we were treated to a film complete with special effects showing how the copper...More

    Date of experience: September 2019
    Thank Kim C
    Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile
    Excellent

    A great, well restored mine into a museum. Good underground tour and two excellent shows. Well worth the visit.

    Date of experience: September 2019
    Thank William C
    Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile
    Interesting and fun

    There are many things to do at the Britannia Mine Museum. There are exhibits about mining, panning for gold, train ride through the mountain, and a movie named “BOOM!” I loved seeing the old pictures of life in the mining company towns. Probably the most...More

    Date of experience: September 2019
    Thank Mmarymomm
    Reviewed September 15, 2019
    Interactive and Informative
    Review of: Britannia Mine Museum General Admission

    This was the perfect activity for an overcast day in Squamish. I'm so happy we experienced this museum! My son and I enjoyed panning for gold. The museum provides a list of different gems you can find while panning, and trust me, it's easy to...More

    Date of experience: June 2019
    Thank FPMAC
    Reviewed September 5, 2019
    Britannia Beach

    Stopped here for a short break on the way to Whistler. Didnt manage to go to the mine museum but did go to Britannia Beach to stretch the legs.

    Date of experience: May 2019
    Thank theone789
    Reviewed September 3, 2019
    Great way to spend a day.

    Hands on gold panning and the train trip through the tunnels my 10 and 12 year old grand kids loved the experience .

    Date of experience: March 2019
    Thank Sightseer765211
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    Cuong N
    February 3, 2017|
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    Response from Chch_NZ_couple | Reviewed this property |
    Britannia Mine Museum (about a 45 min drive from downtown Vancouver) - suggested time to allow for a visit is 1 to 1.5 hours. Guided tour (inc underground visit) takes 45 mins (& they say to be there 20 mins before the... More
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    Tania0572
    February 26, 2016|
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    Response from BritanniaMine | Property representative |
    Hello! Yes, we have a couple options if you do not have a car. Landsea Tours & Adventures offers a Sea to Sky Tour that departs Vancouver daily and includes admission to the Britannia Mine Museum, the new Sea to Sky... More
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