This page houses a series of blogs by the museum Curator and the museum's educational team. Content explores the history of the area of Britannia Beach, the Britannia Mine, the townships servicing it, as well as topics relating to geology and metallurgy.

Exploring the History

This page houses a series of blogs by the museum Curator and the museum's educational team. Content explores the history of the area of Britannia Beach, the Britannia Mine, the townships servicing it, as well as topics relating to geology and metallurgy.

  • Jul 05, 2023

Six Degrees of Britannia

In researching and developing this year’s summer exhibition ‘100 Years of Mill No. 3’, we wanted to include a range of voices from the communities,...

  • May 02, 2023

THE MILLS OF BRITANNIA

Mill No. 3 is turning 100 this year!  This icon of the Sea-to-Sky Corridor has been an important feature for the local community. Throughout this ...

  • Apr 12, 2023

Animals of Historic Mill No. 3

Animals of Mill No. 3 https://www.britanniaminemuseum.ca/blogs/curators-blog/animals-of-mill-no-3 It's #NationalWildlifeWeek and in honour of all c...

  • Mar 10, 2023
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Spring Break at Britannia Mine Museum: “Mini Mu...

This spring break we’ll see the return of the popular program Mini Mud Monsters. This program provides visitors with a chance to meet some local r...

  • Feb 23, 2023

A Piece of Cake: Exploring Heritage Week in All...

Heritage Week 2023 is underway, and this year’s theme, “Always in All Ways”, invites you to explore heritage in all the ways that excite you!  So,...

  • Jun 08, 2022

Sea Lions Spotted Near Britannia Mine Museum

One Ocean,One Climate,One Future – Together Today is World Oceans Day, a "day to celebrate and take action for our ocean, and continue to grow invo...

  • Mar 31, 2022

Wildlife Week: The Other Britannia Residents

This land was a habitat long before it was a mine, and it continues to support animal life today.

  • Feb 25, 2022

International Day of Women and Girls in Science...

Heather with a sample containing multiple Trilobite fossils at Mount Stephen's Pass, Yoho National Park As a child, I would often get in troubl...

  • Feb 25, 2022

B.C. Heritage Week 2022

B.C. Heritage Week 2022: Altogether Inclusive

  • Nov 19, 2021

Copper in the Time of Covid

Copper is a very special material. It was the first metal that people shaped into tools, has played a vital role in the development of civilisation...