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Grab a hard hat and ride a real mine cart to where the Canadian sun doesn't shine, with an underground adventure at the Britannia Mine Museum. Follow the footsteps of Canada's brave miners and explore a tunnel carved into the rugged rocks of Howe Sound.
Learn about British Columbia's rich mining heritage from your expert guide and enjoy interactive history exhibits. This National Historic Site offers visitors a fun, family-friendly, and educational destination that kids and adults alike will treasure.
The exhibits within the museum showcase Britannia's fascinating history and chronicle the pioneers of this storied community. Hop in a mine train with a friendly guide and journey through an authentic copper mine, learning about mining practices and equipment, as well as British Columbia's rich mining heritage.
Pan for real gold and keep whatever you find! See the spectacular 'jewel box', where a glistening display of minerals and gold give you a hint of the hidden gems beneath Britannia's (equally beautiful) surface. These ones aren't for keeping!
An engrossing feature film encapsulates Britannia's history, its amazing geography, as well as mining's relevance in our everyday lives, while the Company Store is a great place for souvenirs and unique gems that you can immortalize the experience with.
Immerse yourself in the award-winning, multi-sensory experience of BOOM! on the breathtaking ground level of the historic Mill No.3 building. Learn about minerals, the copper extraction process, and what life was like back in the day as the mill building is brought back to life