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Britannia Mine Museum: Vancouver Excursion

January 15, 2020 by Tazim Leave a Comment

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The Britannia Mine Museum is beautifully situated on the Sea-to-Sky Highway just south of Squamish. It’s about a 45-minute drive from Vancouver on a very pleasant stretch of road.

I’d driven past it many times before, not sure exactly what the giant structure jutting out from the side of the mountain was. Upon closer inspection, I realized that it was a mine – no longer operational – turned in to a museum. Most people who drive the Sea-to-Sky Highway north from Vancouver are heading to Whistler.

Britannia Mine Museum: Vancouver Excursion

My best friend Greg and I took a trip up to the Britannia Mine Museum on a lovely, sunny afternoon a few years ago. We spent a good 2 hours exploring the museum and went to Squamish for lunch at our favourite café there.

Britannia Beach looks pretty quiet and sleepy these days, but having watched the short video inside the museum, I know things used to be very different. Back before there was a highway, workers and family members travelled to Britannia Beach via a large boat. Thousands of people lived up on the mountain and also in the townsite near the water.

What to check out

First, take a look at the white building (the mill), you can see in the picture above. Next, visit the rest of the buildings and outdoor activities.

The Britannia Mine Museum has worked hard to make the museum experience fun for people of all ages – even young children. There’s a play area, plus a place for children to pan for gold. I think children would enjoy many other areas of the museum, too – as there is a lot to see walking around, and not just things behind glass to read descriptions of.

One of my favourite parts of the experience was looking at historic equipment. The other was riding the mining train to go inside one of the mining tunnels. A little loud at points, when the tour guide demonstrated different techniques used in mining, overall it really gave me a sense of the way the miners worked in such dark quarters, deep underground.

Britannia Mine Museum

How to get to the Britannia Mine Museum

The setting of the mine museum is stunning, located between Vancouver and Squamish, the short 45-minute drive to the Britannia Mine Museum is perfect for a quick city escape on the Sea-to-Sky Highway (Highway 99).

Where to eat

There aren’t many food options here. So, I suggest checking out Mountain Woman Take-Out, which serves comfort food. Although, you can also drive to Squamish for a lot more food options.

For current hours and admission rates, see the museum website.

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Who should visit:
history buffs, children, elderly – apart from some stairs to climb to go on the mine tour, it is fairly easy to walk around.

I hope you’ll check out this museum the next time you’re looking for an interesting place to visit. It’s fun for the whole family and makes for a great stop on the way to Squamish or Whistler or for a weekend day trip.

Britannia Mine Museum: Vancouver Excursion. Vancouver getaway for the whole family. Fun and educational in a beautiful setting. Learn about the history of mining in this area, pan for gold, and go inside a mine.

About Tazim

Tazim is the editor/creator behind BeingTazim.com (an 8 years+ lifestyle blog) and is head adventurer at Celebrating Life's Adventures!

Celebrate Life's Adventures is for environmentally and socially conscious travellers who enjoy diverse cultural experiences, being one with nature, and a slower pace of life.

Tazim has created a life full of adventures big and small. Having travelled to 14 countries and lived in four, she knows a thing or two about different cultures, food, and ways to experience and appreciate the world.

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Celebrate Life's Adventures is for environmentally and socially conscious travellers who enjoy diverse cultural experiences, being one with nature, and a slower pace of life.

Tazim has created a life full of adventures big and small. Having travelled to 14 countries and lived in four, she knows a thing or two about different cultures, food, and ways to experience and appreciate the world.

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