EDUCATION | BOOKING GROUP TOURS

A group entering the mine

A Group Entering the Mine
Pre-booked group tours are considered the primary means by which we ensure that groups can have a great time while discovering mining and Britannia history. We make every effort to accommodate your needs and will work with you to provide a memorable visit. Groups consist of 20 or more. Smaller groups must either pre-book or join our public tour with no guarantee of space, first come first served.

Tour Companies that frequent the Museum on a regular basis throughout the year can enjoy a custom package that reflects the length and content required for your tours. Information package is available on request. Please contact Carol Watts at ext. 225 or email carol@bcmuseumofmining.org


When you phone or email to make your booking, include this information:
- Name of school or tour company
- Name, phone and fax numbers of contact person
- Number of people gold panning
- Tour time requested. Have an alternative date and time available if time requested is already booked.
If it is a school booking note if the students be doing the Treasure Hunt from the Mineral Resources Education Program of BC Grade 5 resource unit - (it is the responsibility of the teacher to supply all materials). See www.bcminerals.ca

School Rates: 15 or more. Gold Panning not included
Students (K-12) - $6.50 each
Gold Panning - $3.50 each

School Rates: 14 or less . Gold Panning included.
Students (13-18) - $13.95
Youths (6-12) - $11.95
Pre School (5 and under) - Free

Free Adults all groups
Elementary - 1 free adult for every 6 paying students
Secondary - 1 free adult for every 10 paying students
Adult groups - 1 free adult per group

Group Rates (other than school 10 or more)
(eg. University, College,Continuing Ed and ESL)
Adults - $14.00 each
Seniors (65+) - $11.50 each
Students (12-18) - $11.50 each
Youths (6-11) - $9.00 each (above rates include Gold Panning)

Cancellation Policy. WE REQUIRE 3 weekdays written notice for cancellations. Please contact Rory directly by phone, fax (604-896-2260) or email. A fee of $120. will be charged if notice is not provided. This fee may be waived in the case of very poor weather, bus breakdown or other unavoidable circumstances.

It is very important that groups show up on time as other groups may be booked right after your group. Please inform the Museum if numbers in your group have changed so we can adjust our scheduling accordingly. Group leaders need to allow enough time for washroom and snack breaks prior to the start of their tours.

PLEASE CONTACT THE MINISTRY OF HIGHWAYS TO MAKE SURE THAT THERE WILL BE NO DELAYS THAT WILL AFFECT YOUR TOUR TIME. (604)983-2551 Capilano Highways or (604)299-9000 code7623 Talking Yellow Pages or 1-900-451-4997

Large groups more than 36 are broken down into smaller groups, and assigned a guide. We can accommodate groups up to 120 people. For school tours, student to adult ratio should be 1 adult for every 6 elementary students, and 1 adult for every 10 secondary students. To encourage adequate supervision, these adults visit the Museum free of charge.

To book your tour phone 1-800-896-4044 ext.226, fax 604-896-2260, or email
general@bcmuseumofmining.org