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

Ore and Orcas

October and November Only!
Ore and Orcas: the Remediation of Howe Sound |Átl’ḵa7tsem

Spooktacular Halloween

Join us for family-friendly chills and thrills this Halloween.

BOOM!

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

Underground Tour

Board our mine train and rumble inside an early haulage tunnel. Experience Britannia's quest for copper.

Ore and Orcas

October and November Only!
Ore and Orcas: the Remediation of Howe Sound |Átl’ḵa7tsem

Spooktacular Halloween

Join us for family-friendly chills and thrills this Halloween.

BOOM!

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

Underground Tour

Board our mine train and rumble inside an early haulage tunnel. Experience Britannia's quest for copper.

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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Ore and Orcas

October 1st-November 30th 2022
Ore and Orcas: the Remediation of Howe Sound |Átl’ḵa7tsem
Explore how copper contamination impacted the marine food chain from plankton to predators, and learn how remediation efforts now protect this ecosystem. This unique display includes specimens from the Howe Sound ecosystem, including a real killer whale skeleton.

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Member Mornings

The Museum will be offering Member Mornings from 11am to 11:45am on the last Saturday of every month. Join our Curatorial Team for Curator Connection as they deliver exclusive programs for members, with new topics each month.

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Spooktacular Halloween

October 15 & 16, 22 & 23, 29 & 30
Join us for family-friendly chills and thrills this Halloween. Festivities at the Museum will run over 6 days, with spooky activities to chill adults and kids alike.

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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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