Britannia Mine Museum: Award-winning Museum and National Historic Site

Ore and Orcas

Ends November 30!
Ore and Orcas: the Remediation of Howe Sound |Átl’ḵa7tsem

Photos with Santa!

December 3+4, 10+11 and 17+18
10am - 3pm

Pre-book your visit with Santa at the Britannia Mine Museum. Wander through the festive winter forest, and visit Santa in his prospectors tent for a family photo.

BOOM!

An immersive, multi-sensory live-action experience. The story behind the architectural marvel, Mill No. 3.

Ore and Orcas

Ends November 30!
Ore and Orcas: the Remediation of Howe Sound |Átl’ḵa7tsem

Photos with Santa!

December 3+4, 10+11 and 17+18
10am - 3pm

Pre-book your visit with Santa at the Britannia Mine Museum. Wander through the festive winter forest, and visit Santa in his prospectors tent for a family photo.

BOOM!

An immersive, multi-sensory live-action experience. The story behind the architectural marvel, Mill No. 3.

BOOM! A multi-sensory, live action experience.

An immersive, multi-sensory live-action experience. The story behind the architectural marvel, Mill No. 3.

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Giving Tuesday
November 29th

Save the Date! #GivingTuesday is November 29th! It is the world’s largest generosity movement and was created in 2012 as a simple idea: a day that encourages people to do good: make someone smile, help a neighbour or stranger, show up for an issue you care about, or give some of what you have to those in need.

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Photos With Santa
A Magical Christmas Experience

December 3 + 4, 10 + 11 and 17 + 18 from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Wander through the festive winter forest, and visit Santa in his prospectors tent for a family photo!

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Ore and Orcas: Remediation of Howe Sound |Átl’ḵa7tsem

Limited Engagement.
Ends November 30th 2022

Explore how copper contamination impacted the marine food chain from plankton to predators, and learn how remediation efforts now protect this ecosystem.

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The History of Britannia

An inspiring visit to this National Historic site leads to greater interest in the Mine and its legendary past.

Our Story

Underground Tour

Just like miners back in 1914, you'll board our mine train and rumble inside an early haulage tunnel. Inside, our engaging team of interpreters will demonstrate actual mining equipment, teach you about Britannia's quest for copper, and allow you to experience the mine's working conditions.

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