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Britannia Mine Museum: Entry Ticket + Guided Tour

Get tickets for a fun mining adventure under the glacial landscape of Howe Sound

Museum (closing time may vary)
Open today: 09:00 - 17:00

  1. Wheelchair accessible Only the main museum is accessible, not the underground portion

  2. Live guide: English

Registered address: 150 Copper Dr, V8B 1J1, Brittania Beach, CA
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Admission to Britannia Mine Museum
Access to interactive and historical exhibits
Up-close viewing of rare & unique gems
Panning for real gold
Underground guided tour in a mine train, 30 minutes
Access to BOOM! Live Show Experience (15 minutes)
Gratuities (optional)

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

  • Show your smartphone ticket and a valid ID at the entrance
  • Guided underground tour starts 30 min after your admission time
  • Late arrivals will be accommodated on the next available tour
  • Please note: There is no guarantee that you can get in on the same day if you are late

Underground tours:

  • By BC Mines Act, hardhats are compulsory underground and must be worn at all times. You may need to hold it over the child's head
  • On busy days, the museum reserves the right to regulate the kids-to-adults ratio of each tour
  • If you feel you must leave the tour with your child, your guide will tell you when it's appropriate to do so and how to exit the tunnel
  • No alcohol is permitted underground
  • Underground tour not suitable for impaired visitors
  • Short duration of loud noises – parents with infants may choose to skip this portion. Ear protection is available
  • Warm clothes recommended

Museum (closing time may vary)

Wednesday
09:00 - 17:00
Thursday
09:00 - 17:00
Friday
09:00 - 17:00
Saturday
09:00 - 17:00
Sunday
09:00 - 17:00
Monday
09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday
09:00 - 17:00
Britannia Mine Museum
150 Copper Drive, V8B1J1, Britannia Beach
  • Cancellation is possible until 24 hours before your visit.
  • Rescheduling is possible until 24 hours before your visit.

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