[BCMA] North Shore articles on Britannia Mine Museum

Thu Mar 10 15:39:45 PST 2011

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Whaddya goin' to do?

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Panning for gold is always a popular attraction at the Britannia Mining
Museum.
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By Martha Perkins - North Shore Outlook
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Published: March 09, 2011 12:00 PM
Updated: March 09, 2011 12:43 PM
Mining history never so much fun
Families are encouraged to visit the recently transformed Britannia Mine
Museum for a day of family friendly activities such as the underground mine
train and gold panning area. Throughout spring break, the Museum will have
various activities and exhibits including Minerals Rock Days, Social History
Days and Rhymin' Minin' Poetry Days. Special interpreter-led programs will
be held at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. every day during spring break.
Located 10 minutes south of Squamish on the Sea-to-Sky Highway, the museum
celebrates the contributions of mining and minerals to society, the history
of the storied Britannia Beach community and the ideas and practices of
environmental renewal and sustainability.
. The new Beaty-Lundin Visitor Centre: houses several theatrical mining and
mineral exhibits including a unique "mining tornado" structure filled with
everyday items that mining has influenced, theatre space, and Mining Hall of
Fame.
. The new Britannia A-Z Exhibit Hall: a restored heritage building where
visitors can learn about the more than 60,000 people from over 50 countries
who lived and worked in Britannia between 1904 to 1974.
. The awe-inspiring 20-storey mill building is a National Historic Site and
one of the last remaining gravity-fed concentrator mills in North America.
Each of the 14,416 panes of glass was hand-puttied into the frames.
. The ever popular underground train ride through the Britannia mine tunnel
where visitors can experience firsthand what life was like for miners.
. The family-favourite gold panning area under a beautiful red cedar post
and beam roof structure.
The Britannia Mine Museum is open seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
and offers guided tours. www.britanniaminemuseum.ca

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http://www.nsnews.com/travel/trip+through+time+mine/4409584/story.html
A trip through time at the mine
North Shore News 
March 9, 2011 10:23 AM

Spring Break is almost here; it's a perfect time to go underground. 
The recently transformed Britannia Mine Museum offers family-friendly
activities like the underground mine train and gold panning area. 
Throughout the break, the museum will have various activities and exhibits
including Minerals Rock Days, Social History Days and Rhymin' Minin' Poetry
Days. 
Special interpreter-led programs will be held at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. every
day during spring break. 
Located 10 minutes south of Squamish on the picturesque Sea-to-Sky highway,
the reinvented museum was recently transformed from a mining legacy site
into a vibrant destination, thanks to contributions from the mining
industry, the provincial and federal governments and private donations. 
The museum celebrates the contributions of mining and minerals to society,
the history of the storied Britannia Beach community and the ideas and
practises of environmental renewal and sustainability. 
Visitor attractions include: 
- The new Beaty-Lundin Visitor Centre, which houses several theatrical
mining and mineral exhibits including a unique "mining tornado" structure
filled with everyday items that mining has influenced, new theatre space,
gift shop and the Canadian Mining Hall of Fame. 
- The new Britannia A-Z Exhibit Hall: A restored heritage building where
visitors can step back in time and learn about the more than 60,000 people
from over 50 countries who lived and worked in Britannia between 1904 to
1974. 
- The awe-inspiring 20-storey mill building, a National Historic Site and
one of the last remaining gravity-fed concentrator mills in North America.
Restored in 2007, each of the 14,416 panes of glass was hand-puttied into
the frames to maintain its heritage. 
- The ever-popular underground train ride through the Britannia mine tunnel
where visitors can experience firsthand what life was like for miners. 
- The family favourite gold panning area. 
In addition, throughout the month of March, families can sign up for a
year-long membership to the Britannia Mine Museum at the discounted rate of
$68 (for a family of five; two parents and three children -- normal family
membership is $89). The membership gives the family free admission for the
full year, a free guest pass, discounts at the museum's store, plus
additional benefits with partner organizations. Note that the discounted
March family membership rate is cheaper than regular family admissions
pricing. 
The Britannia Mine Museum is open seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
and offers guided tours. Visit www.britanniaminemuseum.ca for more
information. 
About the Britannia Mine Museum: 
The Britannia Mine Museum is a non-profit organization that promotes mining
awareness through fun experiential education programs. 
It's governed by the Britannia Beach Historical Society.

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