BC Museum of Mining
Toll free: 1-800-896-4044
Local: 1-604-896-2233 Fax: 1-604-896-2260
general@bcmuseumofmining.org
Virtual Tour of the Museum visit http://www.theconcentrator.ca
http://www.bcmuseumofmining.org

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Location:
Located at Britannia Beach on Highway 99 towards Whistler, 45 minutes from Vancouver, 52 km (32 miles) on the 'Sea-to-Sky' route. Only an hour from Whistler.

Age Group:
Babies: Don't make a special trip just with a baby. If the baby is accompanying an older child, then by all means bring the baby along. He or she is bound to get something out of the outing

Toddlers: They will have fun running around gold panning and exploring. Best age 4 and up!

Older children: Will enjoy a fun and neat learning experience!

Hours of Operation:
Regular Season:
Spring Break to Thanksgiving Monday in October.
Open daily from 9:00am to 4:30pm.
Last underground train tour leaves around 4:30 pm daily.

Subject to availability please call ahead 1-800-896-4044 or 604-896-2233. Tickets need to be purchased by 4.15pm.

Winter Season:
Mid October to first Spring Break.
OPEN MONDAY TO FRIDAY FROM 9:00 AM TO 4:30 PM.
Tour times and availability varies. Call ahead for times for that day/week.

Cost: (Currently)
Regular Season Rates as of Jan 2008*(GST included)
Adults - $16.95
Students (13-18)/Seniors - $13.95
Students (6-12) - $11.95
PreSchool – Free
Daily Family (2 adults, 3 students) $55

Low season, self-guided rate - $7.50

*The above rates include Gold Panning.

*The above rates include Gold Panning.
During both Winter and Regular season, booked group tours admission fees apply.

What is there to Do and See?
The Underground Adventure is a safe, fun and educational experience for everyone! The BC Museum of Mining brings the exciting history alive with activities, displays and guided underground tours. Each visit includes:
• A peek into the Historic 1923 gravity fed concentrator mill, a National
• Historic Site and Provincial Historic Landmark
• Gold panning: You keep the REAL GOLD that you find!
• A guided tour through our underground mining tunnel dating from 1912
• Mining demonstrations and hands-on activities about fossils, minerals and building mines
• Museum displays that explore BC mining history
• See a spectacular 235 tonnes ‘Super’ Haul Truck

In the Regular Season, the underground train ride goes throughout the day, usually every 40 minutes.
Most visits take approximately 1 1/2 hours. The admission price is for the entire Museum visit, not just the train ride.

Seating on the train is general seating. Approximately 30 adults fill a train.

The underground temperature is 12 C/54 F year round.
In our Regular Season, the underground train ride goes throughout the day, usually every 40 minutes.

View the Museum virtually by visiting http://www.theconcentrator.ca

Special Events
see website for more details http://www.bcmuseumofmining.org/whatsnew.asp
March 14, 2008 - Friday Annual Spring Break Hours Of Operation Spring Break March 14 - 24 , 2008
March 15, 2008 - Saturday SAM2 / WILD AT ART March 15th, 2008
March 16, 2008 - Sunday HOW(E) RE-SOUND - CONCERT
May 11, 2008 - Sunday Mothers Day (Queen for a Day)
June 15, 2008 - Sunday Fathers Day (King for a Day)
July 1, 2008 - Tuesday Canada Day Celebrate Canada's Birthday
August 10, 2008 - Sunday Copper & Fire 2008
August 19, 2008 - Tuesday KIDSWORLD 2008 Kidsworld Visits the BC Mining Museum

Tips:
1. Bring extra clothes in case they get dirty or wet after panning for gold!
2. It is recommended that people wear comfortable closed toed shoes and have a sweater. Even on warm days the sea breeze can be chilly
3. There is on-site picnic area and cafes are close by.