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Continue ShoppingStep into the world of giant machines and discover the powerful equipment that makes modern mining possible. From towering mining trucks to massive loaders and drills, modern mining relies on equipment designed to handle enormous tasks safely and efficiently.
In Giants at Work: Big Jobs, Bigger Machines, visitors will explore the machines that support large-scale mining operations and discover the skilled people who operate, maintain, and work alongside them every day.
See how the Cat® 793C Mining Truck comes together.
Modern mining relies on powerful machines built to handle enormous workloads in demanding environments - hauling material, drilling rock, and moving ore through every stage of the process.
At the heart of the exhibit stands the Cat® 793C Mining Truck, one of the largest mining trucks visitors will ever experience up close.
Climb to the upper platform and see mining from the perspective of those who operate these massive machines. Once operating in a northern British Columbia mine, working over 78,500 hours and hauling more than 43 million metric tones, this giant has made its final stop at Britannia Mine Museum, where it now showcases the scale, engineering, and impact of modern mining.
While the summer exhibit is temporary, the Cat® 793C Mining Truck will remain at Britannia Mine Museum as a permanent feature for visitors to explore.
Ever wondered what it’s like to operate a giant mining truck?
Step into a realistic mining truck simulator and experience the role of an operator in a virtual mine environment. Using controls modeled after real equipment, you’ll load, haul, and navigate through scenarios designed to reflect the challenges of modern mining.
It’s not just about power - precision matters. Discover the focus and skill required to operate machines of this scale safely and efficiently, all within a guided, hands-on simulation.
Additional charges apply. Not included with general admission. Tickets can be purchased on-site during your visit.
These giants don’t run themselves. Behind every massive haul truck, loader, and excavator is a skilled team of operators, mechanics, engineers, safety specialists, and environmental experts working together to keep things running smoothly.
Discover the wide range of careers that power modern mining and the training, technology, and teamwork required to operate some of the largest machines on Earth.
Explore the science and engineering behind these giant machines through interactive, hands-on activities designed for curious minds. These spaces invite kids to learn by doing - turning play into real-world discovery.
Try it for yourself - lift, pull, build, and explore how big machines work. Step into the role of an operator or engineer and discover how teamwork, smart design, and hands-on problem-solving keep everything moving.
This summer, step into the world of modern mining! Explore giant machines, try hands-on activities, and discover the people who make it all work.