Golden Easter Egg-venture at Britannia Mine Museum

📅 Dates: April 18 – 21, 2025
📍 Location: Britannia Mine Museum, 1 Forbes Way, Britannia Beach, BC
🎟️ Price: Included with general museum admission
⏰ Arrival-based booking: Tour starts 30 minutes after your booked arrival time
🔗 Book your visit

🐰 Hop into Easter Fun — Underground!

Celebrate Easter like never before with Britannia Mine Museum’s Golden Easter Egg-venture. This unique spring event combines the thrill of a historical mining tour with the fun of Easter egg hunting, making it the ultimate family day out.

🌟 What’s Included

🪙 Special Easter Underground Tour (30 mins)
Descend underground for a one-of-a-kind Easter experience! Discover how mining life at Britannia once resembled an egg hunt—with miners searching for hidden ore just like you'll search for golden eggs. Exchange your eggs for real chalcopyrite, also known as "Fool's Gold"!

🔍 Scavenger Hunt Around the Site
Roam the museum grounds to solve clues and win a mystery mineral prize. (One prize per child)

🎬 BOOM! Live-Action Mill Show
Included with your visit, this multi-sensory experience in the Mill #3 building will leave you amazed as you feel the rumble and power of Britannia’s mining legacy.

🌷 A Complete Family Adventure

• Easter activities for all ages

• Hands-on exhibits

• Access to museum galleries & outdoor displays

• Scenic Sea-to-Sky backdrop

📝 Booking & Visit Details

• 📍 Arrival-based booking: Tours start 30 minutes after your arrival time to allow time for check-in.

• 🚫 No late entries: Due to limited capacity, late arrivals may not be accommodated.

• ☎️ Same-day bookings: Call 1-800-896-4044 ext. 0

• 💻 Online booking closes 12 hours prior to arrival time

• ⏱️ Visit length: Expect to spend 1.5 to 2 hours—or more!

❗ Cancellation Policy

No refunds for late arrivals, missed tours, or cancellations made within 24 hours of your visit.