Mill No. 3 is a National Historic Site and serves as a rare example of gravity-fed industrial processing.
During its peak operation in the 1920s, Britannia Mine was the largest copper producer in the British Empire.
The museum features a 'BOOM!' show, an immersive multi-sensory experience inside the historic Mill building.
Over 60,000 meters of tunnels exist beneath the site, though only a small portion is accessible to the public.
The site served as a filming location for several major television series and feature films due to its industrial aesthetic.
Water treatment technology on-site currently cleanses millions of liters of acid mine drainage daily to protect Howe Sound's ecosystem.
The Britannia Mine Museum is a National Historic Site located at the former site of the British Empire's largest copper mine. The museum features an underground mine train tour that takes visitors into the historic Mill No. 3, a 20-story structure built directly into the side of a mountain. Interactive exhibits detail the industrial history of the region and the geology of the Howe Sound area. Visitors can participate in gold panning activities year-round. The site serves as an educational hub for mining technology, mineralogy, and the social history of the Britannia Beach community. The facility is situated along the Sea-to-Sky Highway, providing a direct link between Vancouver and Whistler.
The elevated walkway near the massive, rusted steel exterior of the historic Mill No. 3.
Book your mine train tour reservation immediately upon arrival or online in advance to ensure availability.
Bring a light jacket as the underground mine tunnels remain cool regardless of the outside temperature.
Wear comfortable, closed-toe walking shoes to navigate the gravel paths and metal walkways.
Do not skip the Mill tour, as it is the central historical feature of the site.
Open daily throughout the year, excluding Christmas Day.
Closed-toe shoes are required for the underground tour; hard hats provided by the museum must be worn at all times while in the mine.
