Britannia Mine Museum

This multi-award winning Museum offers guided tours and engaging exhibits that have earned a 4 1/2 star Trip Advisor rating. See firsthand why we were voted "Best Attraction" for the Sea to Sky and Whistler area. Just like miners did, visitors climb aboard a mine train and rumble into an authentic tunnel. Entertaining guides describe the workings of drills and tools from the past century. Every visit includes gold panning with the chance to take home real gold! Play areas for children keep young ones entertained. For your best experience, please take a look at the tips below for the undergound portion of the tour. To add to your visit: We're open year-round! Check the hours & admission rates Gaze over the top 10 things to do We are located on the scenic Sea to Sky Highway - 1/2 way between Vancouver and Whistler Shop and select reasonably-priced, one-of-a-kind, glittering gifts at the Company Store Look for new, engaging exhibits Park for freeWhat you need to know for the underground mine experience: Dress warmly or bring a sweater - it's cool on the train ride and underground Comfortable shoes are recommended to explore the site and underground During the underground demonstrations there are short durations of loud noises. Parents with infants may chose to skip this portion (ear protection is available) Allow for at least 1 to 2 hours for a complete museum experience While the majority of the Museum is handicap accessible the underground is not. There are 48 steps to the underground train. Filming location for The X Files!