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.

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,...

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 ...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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.

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...

B.C. Heritage Week 2022

B.C. Heritage Week 2022: Altogether Inclusive

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...