Spring Break at Britannia Mine Museum 2026

by Rebecca Bollwitt Wednesday, March 11th, 2026 — 10:10am PDT

The Britannia Mine Museum is gearing up for Spring Break and Easter Weekend programming with interpreter-led STEAM learning sessions, underground tours, hands-on science experiences, and more.

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Spring Break at Britannia Mine Museum

Dates: March 14 to 29, 2026
Location: Britannia Mine Museum (150 Copper Dr, Britannia Beach)
- 45 minutes north of Vancouver on the picturesque Sea-to-Sky highway
Admission: General admission tickets and annual passes are available online

Explore life in Mount Sheer and the days before rail and road connected the coast, then step into the role of a mineral detective in the brand-new Live in the Lab: Secret Identities. Running Mondays to Fridays between 1:00pm and 4:00pm in the Terra Lab, guests can roll up their sleeves and step into the role of Britannia’s historic assayers — geologists who conduct experiments to identify minerals extracted from the mountain. Through hands-on interpreter-led demonstrations and experiments such as streak testing, hardness comparisons, and safe acid reactions, this engaging, science-forward experience highlights the critical role earth science played in the mine’s success and offers young explorers a fun and interactive way to uncover the secrets of mineral identification.

What Happened to Mount Sheer at 1:30pm daily where people can learn about the once-thriving Mount Sheer mining community located high above the Britannia Mine. The mining town located on top of Mount Sheer was a vibrant community which at one point in 1940 reached a population of 1,200 with 200 families and was home to the underground mine workers and their families and had everything including a swimming pool, hospital, theatre, recreation centre and hotel. Perfect for history buffs and curious minds, visitors will discover the lives of the families who lived there, the challenges they faced, and why the town eventually disappeared.
“Before Roads and Rail” at 3:30pm daily takes visitors on a journey back in time and provides them with insight into what it was like to commute to Britannia Mine before there were roads or rail. Discover how steamships once brought life, labour, and leisure to Howe Sound, turning the Britannia Beach pier into the town’s beating heart. With rare video footage, vivid narration, and powerful stories of community and resilience, this program brings Britannia’s past to life—not just as a mine, but as a lifeline shaped by the tides.

Easter Weekend at Britannia Mine Museum

From April 3 to 6, 2026 enjoy hands-on adventure, underground exploration, and interactive discovery. From themed tunnel experiences and a self-led site-wide scavenger hunt to engaging mineral science in the Terra Lab and the award-winning BOOM! show, there’s something for every curious mind. All Easter activities are included with regular museum admission, making it an unforgettable day of discovery, learning, and family fun.

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About Britannia Mine Museum

This National Historic Site provides unique and memorable experiences that engage visitors of all ages. Visitors can enjoy fun exhibits and crowd favourites like the underground mine train, gold panning, the award-winning special effects BOOM! show inside the historic 20-storey concentrator Mill building, the minerals and gem gallery, the gift shop and the Beaty Lundin Visitor Centre.