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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Our AGM will be on June 4th at 3 PM at the Britannia Mine Museum. |
5/23/2013 |
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CELEBRATING BC FAMILY DAY
The Britannia Mine Museum is proud to be a part of the celebrations throughout the province for the first BC Family Day. |
2/4/2013 |
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THANK YOU RONA
RONA in Squamish has generously donated Christmas lights for lighting up the Super Truck. We'll be turning them on December 8th. |
11/14/2012 |
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SCHOOL PROGRAM UPDATE – MINING THEN AND NOW
Our new school programs are getting great feedback from students. |
11/13/2012 |
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ART EXHIBIT - AT A MINE MUSEUM?
Why the Britannia Mine Museum strives to support the arts |
9/12/2012 |
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MUSEUM ACCOLADES
The Museum receives a certificate of excellence from TripAdvisor. |
7/3/2012 |
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AMATEUR PHOTO COMPETITION
1st Annual Amateur Photography Competition at the Britannia Mine Museum. |
6/21/2012 |
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FAMILY FUN ON FATHERS DAY
Lots of people got involved in the many activities on Family Triple Blast Day at the Museum. |
6/18/2012 |
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COFFEE AND TOTS
Our Assay food service is open every day starting June 1st. |
5/15/2012 |
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BIRDS AND SPRING ARE HERE
Each year at this time of year some new visitors arrive at the museum, the kind of visitor with wings. |
5/9/2012 |
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KIDS PLAYCE NOW OPEN
New hands-on exhibit in the Beaty Lundin Visitor Centre |
4/24/2012 |
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NEW PHOTO EXHIBIT
New temporary exhibit takes a look at the amazing little world or rock thin sections. |
4/17/2012 |
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HUNDREDS OF EGGS FOUND IN THE HUNT
There were many precious finds during the Dino Egg hunt on Sunday |
4/10/2012 |
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NEW MINERS IN THE HALL OF FAME
The Museum's own, Robert Dickinson is included in the new inductees. |
3/14/2012 |
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DRUMMERS BRING THE MILL TO LIFE
Japanese Drummers, Sansho Daiko put on a wowing performance in a building to match. |
3/13/2012 |
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ROMANCE AT THE MINE
On Valentine's Day the Britannia Mine Museum is the most romantic place IN earth. |
2/16/2012 |
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BRITANNIA MINE MUSEUM WINS PRESTIGIOUS AWARDS
The accolades continue to roll in as two awards are given to the Museum for the recent redevelopment. |
1/27/2012 |
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THE COMMUNITY COMES OUT FOR SANTA
The locals loved the first Community Day, where admission was by donation. |
12/12/2011 |
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THANKS TO TRANSPERFECT TRANSLATIONS
Mysteries are solved and more questions arise at Britannia Mine Museum. |
11/29/2011 |
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AMAZING QUEST CLEANERS
People from Quest University put in a lot of work to fix up our Museum site. Thank you! |
11/15/2011 |
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SPOOKY BOO-SEUM WEEKEND
Pumpkins, masks and ghosts showed up early at the Britannia Mine Museum over the weekend. |
10/31/2011 |
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CAP LAMP DONATION
Thanks to NLT, who has just donated new cap lamps for our interpreters. |
10/13/2011 |
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A RIVER OF A DAY
The BC Rivers Day celebration at Britannia Beach was |
9/26/2011 |
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MARINE LIFE AT THE MUSEUM
The Museum has an aquarium on display right now. We are showing off the beautiful marine life from just across Highway 99 in Howe Sound. |
9/19/2011 |
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A GEM IN THE WEST END
We were gold panning at the West End Fest on Friday night. The event was a real gem. |
9/12/2011 |
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MORE GREENSPACE AT THE MUSEUM
More of the Museum is becoming green with trees, shrubs and grass. |
8/16/2011 |
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COPPER AND FIRE A HUGE SUCCESS!
The 9th annual Copper and Fire: Art Festival was an amazing day at the Britannia Mine Museum. |
8/9/2011 |
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BRINGING THE WORLD TO SQUAMISH
Pepe Danza uses instruments from all over the world during his evening performance in the Mill building. |
8/8/2011 |
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PARADING AROUND IN SQUAMISH
Britannia Mine Museum was in the parade on Sunday, with some people from our past. |
8/2/2011 |
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TAKING CENTRE STAGE
We've turned a piece of history into stage ready to host any performer. |
7/21/2011 |
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GOOD SUNSHINE AND GREAT SOUNDS
Saturday was a perfect day to be at the Britannia Mine Museum. Music and Minerals, what could be better? |
7/9/2011 |
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EXCLUSIVE ART EXHIBIT
There will be an amazing art exhibit at the Britannia Mine Museum this summer, designed exclusively for this site. |
6/27/2011 |
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HUNDREDS TURN OUT FOR TRIPLE BLAST DAY
On Sunday we celebrated Father’s Day, the Grand Opening of our Family Play Area and the opening of our food service. |
6/20/2011 |
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SECOND FEATHERSTON PAINTING DONATION
A beautiful 6 foot high painting by local artist, the late Bill Featherston was anonymously donated to the Museum. |
6/2/2011 |
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CROWDS LOVE THE ANIMAL, VEGETABLE, MINERAL CONCERT
Hundreds of people turn out for the free concert at the Mining Museum. |
5/17/2011 |
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MOTHERS DRINK UP THE AFTERNOON TEA
Visitors on Mother's Day treated themselves to a luxury afternoon tea in the traditional style. |
5/9/2011 |
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WELL RESPECTED BOARD MEMBER RETIRES
Allan Waisman was recognized as retired from our board of directors |
5/2/2011 |
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RECOGNITION FOR BRITANNIA
Britannia Mine Museum receives award from the Canadian Museums Association |
4/28/2011 |
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DINOSAUR EGGS FOUND!
Easter Dino Egg Hunt Unearths Hidden Treasures |
4/26/2011 |
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NEW MUSIC IN NEW PLACES IS COMING BACK
A concert of contemporary music is coming to the Britannia Mine Museum |
3/25/2011 |
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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Tuesday, April 19th at 2:30 PM in the Historic Machine Shop. |
3/19/2011 |
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THANK YOU BC BEARINGS
Getting the train back on track |
3/1/2011 |
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CALL FOR VISUAL ARTISTS
COPPER & FIRE 2011 |
2/10/2011 |
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COPPER & FIRE SUMMER ARTS EVENTS
Sunday, August 7, 2011 |
2/10/2011 |
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ROMANCING THE STONE
An underground Valentines event |
2/3/2011 |
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WELCOME PREMIER GORDON CAMPBELL
A visit to the Britannia Mine Museum |
10/6/2010 |
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CONSTRUCTION UPDATE
Phase one of the Britannia Project nears completion |
9/8/2010 |
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COPPER & FIRE - LIVE CONCERT IN THE MILL
Saturday, August 7, 2010 |
6/22/2010 |
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FATHER'S DAY
With special guest Yukon Dan! |
6/20/2010 |
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BCMM WELCOMES PADS
PADS (Pacific Assistance Dog Society) will be here April 16,17 & 18. |
3/25/2010 |
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THANK YOU FINNING CANADA
BCMM Receives a much needed donation! Just in time. |
3/24/2010 |
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PARALYMPIC CROSS COUNTRY ATHLETE ROBERT WATOR VISTS BCMM
On tour with Rory Odenbach at the BC Museum of Mining |
3/22/2010 |
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OLYMPIC GOLD MEDALISTS WOLFGANG & ANDREAS LINGER VISIT BCMM
Austrian brothers Wolfgang and Andreas Linger on Wednesday won their second consecutive gold medal in men's doubles luge |
2/19/2010 |
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CORE SHED PRESERVATION PROJECT -NEW PHOTOS 2/2010
Project COMPLETE |
2/18/2010 |
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RENOVATION OF OUR COPPER SULPHATE BUILDING
A previously unused building receives a whole new purpose! |
2/18/2010 |
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THE CUSTOMS SHED HAS COLLAPSED
The old building could not hold up in heavy winds and rain |
11/25/2009 |
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THE BC MUSEUM OF MINING ON FLICKR
Check out all the construction photos! |
11/24/2009 |
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BRITANNIA PROJECT PRESENTATION CENTRE NOW OPEN
Maps, renderings, info and more! |
11/24/2009 |
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THE BC MUSEUM OF MINING ON FACEBOOK
Are you on facebook? So are we! Join the BC Museum of Mining group on facebook. Connect, share photos, keep in touch and more! |
10/28/2009 |
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RENOVATION OF OUR ADMINISTRATION BUILDING -UPDATED
Check out the progress in our series of photos. |
10/28/2009 |
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THE CULTURAL JOURNEY -UPDATED AUG 25
Experience the journey of the Squamish and Lil'wat nations |
8/25/2009 |
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BRITANNIA PROJECT UPDATE
Location location location |
8/4/2009 |
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HUNTER DICKINSON DONATION
The Britannia Project received another fantastic donation from Hunter Dickinson |
8/4/2009 |
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BRITANNIA FOLKS KEEPING IN TOUCH
One of the best parts of summer is that many Britannia folks drop by for a visit |
8/4/2009 |
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OFFICE RENOVATION
Amazing 'before' and 'after' photos |
6/28/2009 |
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FUNDING RECEIVED FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF CANADIAN HERITAGE
The BC Museum of Mining receives funding for 'Copper & Fire' and for much needed enhancements to our Collection |
6/22/2009 |
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BC MUSEUM OF MINING NOW ON TWITTER
We joined Twitter! Now keep up to date on what's happening at the Museum with photos, news and more on Twitter! |
6/22/2009 |
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PHOTOGRAPHY AND GLASS ART EXHIBIT ON NOW
Photography by Lawrence Hislop and Glass works by Jeina Morosoff |
6/8/2009 |
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ANNUAL PROVINCIAL MINE RESCUE AND FIRST AID COMPETITIONS
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6/6/2009 |
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GATEWAYS TO OUR PAST PROJECT NOW COMPLETE
Sounds of the Mill - heard for the first time since its final day of operation |
4/8/2009 |
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BC MUSEUM OF MINING ANNOUNCES 12K IN SUBSIDIES FOR BC FIELD TRIPS
Assisting BC Teachers with rising Transportations Costs |
3/1/2009 |
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ENDOWMENT PROGRAM RESULTS - $174,800.
$87,4000 raised and being matched by the BC Arts Renaissance Fund’s endowment program. |
1/12/2009 |
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PRESERVING THE CORE OF OUR HISTORY
The last two remaining Core Sheds from the Britannia Mines face an uncertain future. |
1/9/2009 |
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INNER CITY SCHOOL KIDS HIT THE ROAD AND STRIKE GOLD
Lord Stratchcona Elementary School field trip. |
10/30/2008 |
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PARTNERSHIP WITH WEST COAST RAILWAY HERITAGE PARK
All aboard! Your BC Museum of Mining Membership gets you free admission to the Railway Park! |
10/29/2008 |
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THE LIME TANK REHABILITATION PROJECT IS NOW COMPLETE!
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10/23/2008 |
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