Britannia Mine Museum General Admission
Overview
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Rumble aboard The Underground train as it rolls through an historic mining tunnel. Push up your sleeves at our Gold Panning Pavilion and keep what you find!
Immerse yourself in the award-winning, multi-sensory experience of BOOM! on the breathtaking ground level of the historic Mill No.3 building. Learn about minerals, the copper extraction process and what life was like back in the day as the mill building is brought back to life.
Britannia Mine Museum opens up a little-seen world that fascinates all ages, offering awe-inspiring sights and memorable family experiences. Take a step back in time at this award-winning attraction and National Historic Site.
Located along the scenic Sea to Sky corridor/Hwy99 between Squamish and Vancouver.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
45-min guided tours are offered throughout the day (Check website for current hours)
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.
Reservations can be made online up to 12 hour prior to a tour time
The Underground Tour is unfortunately not wheelchair accessible
Please do not visit if you are showing any signs of Covid-19 symptoms
To access the underground train tour you will need to climb 48 stairs
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Guided Underground Mine Tour
Gold Panning "you find it, you claim it!"
BOOM! A live-action experience in the historic Mill
Interactive Exhibits and Mineral Gallery
Panoramic Views
Food and drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Transportation to or from Vancouver
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Britannia Mine Museum General Admission
Reviews
200 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Interesting
Tiffany H,
May 18, 2025
- Viator
5.00Interesting and more than I expected. The mill tour was my favorite part. The mine tour was short but still interesting to see the evolution of the process used to mine the copper.
Fantastic tour!
Allyson P,
May 9, 2025
- Viator
5.00Our tour guide Glen was entertaining and informative. Loved the train ride into the mine and the live action displays
Wonderful time
Iurii C,
Apr 28, 2025
- Viator
5.00I had a wonderful time with my family! The tour was truly fascinating, and I was especially impressed by the professionalism of the staff. The workers at the local café were incredibly friendly and attentive, adding to the warm, welcoming atmosphere. Overall, everything contributed to a real holiday feeling. I’ll definitely be recommending this place to all my friends.
A must see while in the Vancouver area
JIANYAN W,
Mar 27, 2025
- Viator
5.00The electricity was out during part of the visit (no fault of the facility as the transformer nearby was damaged). The staff were apologetic about not having power in the exhabit area, though the mine train and the mine tour were not affected (backup generator). The tour was informative and fun. The power came back right before we ended the tour so we were able to enjoy the "Boom" show, which is a must during a visit. All the staff are friendly and helpful. You can sense their passion and the love they have for the museum/mine. This is definitely one of the places one must visit while in the Vancouver area.
It was a wet cold day in the mine.
Denise K,
Feb 23, 2025
- Viator
5.00It started slow with an overview but got better and better . our Guide Spencer made the mine come alive. We loved Spencer and “The Boom” was the most awesome finale.
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