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Britannia Mine Museum General Admission
Badge of ExcellenceBritannia Beach, Canada
From $30.39
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Free cancellation
Up to 24 hours in advance.
Attractions
Nearby
- 1 to 3 hours
- Offered in: English
Overview
Take a trip through history as you experience the life of a miner with this admission ticket and guided tour of the Britannia Mine Museum. This historic copper mine, situated between Whistler and Vancouver, has been in operation since the early 20th century. Get a fascinating look at mining’s evolution over the years, as told by the museum's collection of interactive exhibits, films, and hands-on activities, try your hand at gold panning, immerse yourself in the award-winning multi-sensory BOOM! Show and take a ride on the mine train as you travel inside a real mine tunnel.
- Visit the award-winning Britannia Mine Museum
- Explore the state-of-the-art museum with many exhibits, films, and hands-on activities
- Take a ride on a mine train and go deep into an authentic mining tunnel
- Learn how to pan for gold and then keep your findings!
- Learn about the science and history of mining from knowledgeable tour guides
- Rumble aboard The Underground train as it rolls through an historic mining tunnel
- Immerse yourself in the award-winning multi-sensory BOOM! Show in the Historic Mill#3 Building
What's Included
- BOOM! A live-action experience in the historic Mill
- Guided Underground Mine Tour
- Gold Panning "you find it, you claim it!"
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transportation to or from Vancouver
What To Expect
Take a deep dive into the history of mining in Canada with this admission and guided tour at the Britannia Mine Museum. Learn about the history of this fascinating industry through a series of interactive exhibits and through your knowledgeable tour guides.
This National Historic Site and Canadian Signature Experience offers an award-winning museum on the location of what was once one of the largest copper mines in the British Empire.
Immerse yourself in the museum’s collection of displays, hands-on exhibits, and films, learning about the rich history of this unique industry. Then climb aboard the museum’s on-site mine train, which will take you on a trip inside one of the former mining tunnels. Along the way, your guide will share stories about the mine’s colorful past.
Continue inside the sprawling mill building to see BOOM! and learn about the inner-workings of one of the last-remaining gravity-fed mills in North America. Finish your tour with a chance to pan for gold at the museum’s gold-panning station, taking home any of your lucky finds. General Admission is timed entry including the guided underground tour and BOOM! When booking, choose the entry time o your choice. You are welcome to spend as long as you like onsite.
This National Historic Site and Canadian Signature Experience offers an award-winning museum on the location of what was once one of the largest copper mines in the British Empire.
Immerse yourself in the museum’s collection of displays, hands-on exhibits, and films, learning about the rich history of this unique industry. Then climb aboard the museum’s on-site mine train, which will take you on a trip inside one of the former mining tunnels. Along the way, your guide will share stories about the mine’s colorful past.
Continue inside the sprawling mill building to see BOOM! and learn about the inner-workings of one of the last-remaining gravity-fed mills in North America. Finish your tour with a chance to pan for gold at the museum’s gold-panning station, taking home any of your lucky finds. General Admission is timed entry including the guided underground tour and BOOM! When booking, choose the entry time o your choice. You are welcome to spend as long as you like onsite.
Britannia Mine Museum
Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 1 hours of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
- 45-min guided tours are offered throughout the day (Check website for current hours)
- Wheelchair accessible
- Please arrive onsite 15 minutes prior to your entry time
- The underground tour is NOT WHEELCHAIR or STROLLER accessible. The rest of our site is.
- We recommend booking your tour time in advance. We cannot guarantee availability unless it is booked in advance.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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Richard_F, Aug 2023
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A real mining experience
Stphanie_C, Aug 2023
My husband is a mining engineer and he thought this was very well done. The mill is simply breathtaking.
Britannia Mines Tour
Margaret_K, Aug 2023
The train into the mine, the history and how hard the minors worked. The noise and conditions they worked in. The community and how close they all were.
Loved the whole interactive tour.
Definitely a fun experience!
Donn_P, Aug 2023
Boom! was very entertaining and informative! There were lots of little things for kids to do. Our tour guide was engaging. Overall a great experience.
Boombastic!!!
Judy_G, Aug 2023
The tunnel experience was informative and an eye opening experience of what working in a mine was like.
The video was great too. The interior of the building was amazing, especially the thing that looked like a rollercoaster.
Best experience!
Heather_D, Aug 2023
Our guide Kate brought the tunnels to life for us. The BOOM show was amazing. Our grandchildren Wyatt and Fiona enjoyed everything! What an experience. Thank you, the Dearborn Dolsen family.
Excellent family outing
mike_l, Jul 2023
Gold panning the train ride through the mine the boom presentation (excellent ) and experiment on waste water treatment were all experiences that enriched our knowledge and made the outing great fun. Well done and kudos to the staff for making it so memorable.
Well maintained old mine...
Irit_G, Jun 2023
Well maintained old mine as a museum. Nice new modern buildings as facilities. Well organized guided tour, starting and finishing right on time.
OUR VISIT TO BMM
Bryan_F, Jun 2023
The tour was excellent and our guide Chris was very Knowledgeable about the Mine's history. Thank you.
Great history story and science/technology story.
Don_W, Jun 2023
I had no idea what was in this big building. And I had no idea how advanced and huge mining was a hundred years ago.
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