Embark on an underground adventure at the Britannia Mine Museum. Ride a real mine cart and explore a tunnel carved into the rugged rocks of Howe Sound. Learn about British Columbia's rich mining heritage from your expert guide and enjoy interactive history exhibits. This National Historic Site offers a fun, family-friendly, and educational destination that kids and adults alike will treasure. The museum showcases Britannia's fascinating history and chronicles the pioneers of this storied community. Journey through an authentic copper mine on a mine train, learning about mining practices and equipment, as well as British Columbia's rich mining heritage. Pan for real gold and keep whatever you find! Witness the spectacular 'jewel box', displaying a glistening array of minerals and gold. An engrossing feature film encapsulates Britannia's history and geography, while the Company Store offers souvenirs and unique gems. Don't miss 'BOOM!', a thrilling live-action special effects show transporting visitors back in time to the 1920s – when the mine was the largest copper producer in the British Commonwealth.