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    Britannia Mine Museum

    443 Reviews
    #1 of 3 things to do in Britannia Beach
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    Closed Now: 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
    1 Forbes Way, Britannia Beach, British Columbia V0N 1J0, Canada
    Open today: 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
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    What was once the largest copper mine in the British Empire is now a multi-award winning attraction. Britannia Mine Museum opens up a little-seen world that fascinates all ages. Just like miners did, visitors climb aboard a mine train and rumble...more
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    Suggested duration: 2-3 hours
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    All reviews gold panning train ride tour guide pan for gold copper mine all ages gift shop sea to sky highway mine shaft many times on site rainy day copper mining whole family hard hats real gold well worth the visit
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    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    Fantastic experience and travel through history

    My fiance and I were travelling back home on the sunday and decided to stop by the museum to see a piece of Canadian history. The tour itself was super informative and fun for all ages. The tour guide was a blast(pun intended), and she...More

    Date of experience: November 2018
    Thank JoshandAllie
    BritanniaMine, Manager at Britannia Mine Museum, responded to this reviewResponded 2 weeks ago

    Thanks so much for stopping by! Glad you enjoyed your visit. Hope to see you again in 2019 for our new Mill Show.

    Reviewed 3 weeks ago
    Really interesting

    We visited as part of Lawrence tours. You get taken inside the mine itself by a small rail car and get to experience the dark damp cramped conditions of this amazing mine which at one time was one of the largest in the world. There...More

    Date of experience: May 2018
    Thank gam8le
    BritanniaMine, Owner at Britannia Mine Museum, responded to this reviewResponded 3 weeks ago

    Great to hear you had a good time! Thank you so much for visiting and taking the time to write a review.

    Reviewed October 22, 2018
    Elders Trip

    Did this tour with Our Elders from Sumas First Nation. I had never been in a mine and found it to be fascinating. I am 65 and didn't find it to bad but some of the others found the hills and stairs tough.

    Date of experience: August 2018
    1  Thank papaken
    Reviewed October 17, 2018
    Still in doubt about my appreciation

    Continuous I am in doubt about the valuation for this museum. It is somewhere between 2 and 4 stars. Why? It is an icon in the nations history. It is unique and very informative. But it is also the feast of the missed chances. Why...More

    Date of experience: October 2018
    Thank tripZeist
    Reviewed October 17, 2018
    A Piece of our History

    Hard to imagine a more conveniently located mine tour/museum to the masses. I was a little surprized by the high price of entry but 2 hours later I felt we received good value and it's inspiring to see how $ at the gate are actually...More

    Date of experience: October 2018
    Thank 917murrayc
    Reviewed October 9, 2018
    Enjoyable and informative

    This is a good stop on the way between Vancouver and Whistler. The tour is very interesting. We learned a lot about the history of the mine, mining in general and way the environmental issues are being corrected. The train into the mines was the...More

    Date of experience: August 2018
    Thank TedM1979
    Reviewed October 1, 2018
    Good Place to Stop on route

    This is a good place to stop off on the Whistler road. It is full of information about the copper mining trade from the earliest of times. There is a short tram ride in then a guided tour of the rest of the site. Tours...More

    Date of experience: September 2018
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    BritanniaMine, Manager at Britannia Mine Museum, responded to this reviewResponded October 3, 2018

    Thanks for stopping by!

    Reviewed September 24, 2018
    a great experience

    britannia mine is a great place to spend the day! it's a great experience to learn about the gold rush too. my favourite part is gold panning because there's a good amout of tiny gems and gold and it's not to hard to find.

    Date of experience: May 2018
    Thank limchinli
    BritanniaMine, Manager at Britannia Mine Museum, responded to this reviewResponded September 26, 2018

    Thanks for visiting! We hope to see you again.

    Reviewed September 13, 2018
    Great tour

    Another one of those things where you are just driving down the road and this attraction pops up. We decided to stop and we are glad we did. You get to ride a little train underground (not far) and the guide does a good job...More

    Date of experience: August 2018
    Thank sduskett
    BritanniaMine, Manager at Britannia Mine Museum, responded to this reviewResponded September 14, 2018

    Thank you for your review! We're glad you made the stop as well. :)

    Reviewed September 2, 2018 via mobile
    Interesting and right near Sea to Sky Gondola

    We stopped here because it is five minutes away from the Sea To Sky Gondola. For an unexpected stop it was surprising that I hadn’t heard of this place. There are several buildings to wander through that talk about the mine operations and the life...More

    Date of experience: August 2018
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    Cuong N
    February 3, 2017|
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    Response from Chch_NZ_couple | Reviewed this property |
    Britannia Mine Museum (about a 45 min drive from downtown Vancouver) - suggested time to allow for a visit is 1 to 1.5 hours. Guided tour (inc underground visit) takes 45 mins (& they say to be there 20 mins before the... More
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    Tania0572
    February 26, 2016|
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    Response from BritanniaMine | Property representative |
    Hello! Yes, we have a couple options if you do not have a car. Landsea Tours & Adventures offers a Sea to Sky Tour that departs Vancouver daily and includes admission to the Britannia Mine Museum, the new Sea to Sky... More
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    babycap
    singapore
    Sea to Sky sightseeing (5 Replies)
    Hi, We will be travelling from vancouver to whistler early december. We have 2 kids (7 and 11) and would like to do some sight seeing along the highway. Appreciate comments if my itinerary is workable if we want to arrive at Whistler before 5pm so we can get out skis fitted out before skiing next morning Depart hotel in downtown Vancouver at 10am Short photo stop at Porteau Cove (how long should i spend here)? Visit Britannia Mine Museum (2 hours enough for ride into the mine and pan...More
    August 23, 2015|
    Response fromMuftiVancouver|
    Hi babycap ~ In December, the highway north of Squamish by law requires winter tires on the car so you will need to arrange for that with your rental car company. There may be a daily charge for them, something like $10 a day. Contact the local Vancouver office. Your plan is pretty accurate. You should leave Squamish by 4h00 pm to go to Whistler unless you want to drive the last part in the dark. Sunset will be about 4h40 pm. Porteau Cove could take about 15-20 minutes. Britannia...More
    GlobalTravelerBoston
    Boston, Massachusetts
    Need help organizing 2.5 days in Vancouver (3 Replies)
    My family and I (3 seniors and 3 adults) will be visiting Vancouver in Aug and have 2.5 days before taking the morning train to Seattle. These are the activities we are interested in. We would appreciate your feedback on our schedule. Also I noticed 2 cruise ships are in port on our Day 2, Wed. Is it better to be in town doing the HoHo tour or out of town visiting the North Shore attractions? We option would have less crowd? Day 1 – Check in to Marriott around 1:00 PM Grab lunch at Canada...More
    July 08, 2015|
    Response fromGlobalTravelerBoston|
    Thanks for your suggestions. Yes I only rented the car for one day to visit North Vancouver area. I will revise my plans. Day 2 - Sea to Sky highway Howe Sound Sea Safari Cruise in Howe Sound (10:30-1) Shannon Falls Sea to Sky Gondola Ride Visit Britannia Mine Museum Day 3 Capilano Suspension Bridge Stanley Park
    Vicki M
    Baton Rouge, Louisiana
    Itinerary for 1 week trip (3 Replies)
    My husband and I are flying into Vancouver this Friday night. Our itinerary as of now is this: Drive to Friday night - Rent a car and drive to Whistler right from the airport (it will be late). Saturday - zip line in Whistler, hike and explore around Whistler Village and trails Sunday - drive to Joffre Lake Provincial Park and hike to all of the lakes Monday - do the Sea to Sky highway back to Vancouver stopping at Brandywine Falls, Shannon Falls, Britannia Mine Museum, Porteau Cove, Sea...More
    October 08, 2017|
    Response fromVicki M|
    Thank you for your reply and suggestions. I will check out the Cleveland Dam and the trail you mentioned. Since we are renting a car to drive to Whistler, would you suggest that we keep it for our time in Vancouver or should we rely on public transportation there?
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