THE FUTURE | HISTORY AND INNOVATION

Artist's Conception of the Future

The Britannia Beach Historical Society, better known as the BC Museum of Mining, is extraordinarily pleased to bring profile to our Britannia Project (developed in partnership with industry and government). The vision for the Britannia Project has embraced the concept of 'telling the stories of people who worked in the mine and lived in the community' - stories that are typical of the hardship and achievements of Canada's mining pioneers.

The Britannia Project aims to celebrate the importance of natural resources to Canada's history and future and demonstrate how innovation, leadership and sustainability are providing the foundation for responsible mineral development around the world.

Being sited on a major highway between Vancouver and Whistler - the principal venue for the 2010 Olympics - is fortuitous. Over two million international and domestic travelers pass the Britannia site each year - travelers who will see the transformation of Britannia from a stereotypical mine site to an internationally recognized icon of renewal and sustainability.

The rehabilitation of the Mill is already in progress, the support of the community and region is assured, and the contribution of the museum's land as being able to be used for this tourism experience has been agreed to. We now look forward to working with industry, government and the public at large to make the Britannia Project a reality.

Learn more about the Britannia Project.