Top Things to do in British Columbia
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The 5 Best Mines in British Columbia, British Columbia
Discover the best top things to do in British Columbia, British Columbia including Britannia Mine Museum, The Lucky Jim Mine, Klinker Opal Property, Gold Country Geotourism, Highland Valley Copper Mine.
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1. Britannia Mine Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 505 reviews
Rumble aboard The Underground train as it rolls through an historic mining haulage tunnel. Push up your sleeves at our Gold Panning Pavilion and keep what you find! Immerse yourself in the live-action, multi-sensory experience of BOOM! Learn about minerals, the copper extraction process and what life was like back in the day as the mill building is brought back to life. Britannia Mine Museum opens up a little-seen world that fascinates all ages, offering awe-inspiring sights and memorable family experiences. Take a step back in time at this award-winning attraction and National Historic Site. Located along the beautiful Sea to Sky corridor between Squamish and Vancouver. Advanced booking recommended due to limited daily tours. Covid-19 Protocols BC Government and WorkSafeBC recommended safety protocols have been implemented onsite including, Increased Site Sanitization Social Distancing Indicators and Restricted Tour Times
Reviewed By vicwed9 - Campbell River, Canada
It was advertised on Global News and so glad it was! We would've missed this gem. The ride up was gorgeous. The museum was well laid out with many activities and so much information. The movie "Boom!" was well done and took place in the Concentrator which was very cool. We would do it again. It's great for all ages. It includes the movie, gold panning, an underground train ride and many buildings to browse through. Wow!
2. The Lucky Jim Mine
3. Klinker Opal Property
Overall Ratings
3.0 based on 37 reviews
We are open for digging trips. Canada's first precious opal mine is operated by Opal Resources Canada Inc. Arrange a day trip to go opal digging to unearth your own treasure. Advanced booking required for digging trips.
Reviewed By Voyager247392
I have never mined or looked for anything (gemstone) so I did not know what to expect. As I am new at this, I was happy to pay the $50 for basic advise, direction, and so that i could see the surroundings, stones and ground (topography) that opals could be-in this case WERE found in. I appreciated Bob's easy to understand directions & descriptions, and as a female "look for sparkly" is a totally legit directive! :) Me and a friend spend the day there, and it was a thrilling experience. you don't need much tools - i actually started just looking the rocks over with my hands after i broke a few (common?) opals with my hammer/pick. I walked away with a beautiful precious crystal opal the size of a pinky nail but a bit longer. This totally made my weekend! first time out, and i found buried treasure :) My only suggestion - look at the weather forecast, and book on sunny days. i found my opal when the sun peeked out, and i saw the sparkle.
4. Gold Country Geotourism
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
5. Highland Valley Copper Mine
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 2 reviews
