Visitor Activities

How To Get Here
Located at Britannia Beach on scenic Highway 99, 45 minutes from Vancouver, 52 km (32 miles) on the 'Sea-to-Sky' route and 1 hour from Whistler.


Visitor Hours
OPEN DAILY FROM 9:00AM TO 4:30PM


Call ahead for tour times and details.

Britannia Mine Museum – A National Historic Site


The Britannia Mine Museum is a fascinating and fun attraction that offers historical and modern interactive exhibits and guided tours. History lives here. The Britannia Mine was the largest producing copper mine in the British Empire. In its 70-year life, people from more than 50 nationalities lived and worked here. Today, this National Historic Site has been unearthed into a major attraction.

Why you will love it!

Journey into an authentic mine tunnel and learn about historical mining practices and equipment.

Pan for and keep real Gold!

Explore Britannia's past and share the stories of the pioneers who lived and worked in this community, with intriguing archival footage and images, and mine artifacts.

Step inside "The Mill" , a BC Historic Landmark and National Historic Site. Discover the inner workings of this amazing industrial landmark.

Modern exhibits in our new Visitor Centre celebrate the contribution of minerals to society and the ideas and practices of sustainability.

Watch a captivating 15-minute film that encapsulates the past and present of Britannia Mine.

The Children's Discovery area encourages interactive play and exploration with engaging activities.

Located in the Visitor Centre, the Company Store is open year round and offers a carefully selected collection of quality gifts & souvenirs, jewelry and gems, toys, books, including a large selection of mining books, history books and books on rocks, gems, minerals and geology. Spend some time in the shop to find a special gift for your special someone.

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