Britannia Mine Museum: Rockhounding in Squamish-Lillooet Regional District, British Columbia
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Britannia Mine Museum is a mapped rockhounding spot in Squamish-Lillooet Regional District, British Columbia, Canada. Reported finds include gold. Below: coordinates, access notes, and nearby spots.
About Britannia Mine Museum
Tourist mine and museum on Highway 99 at Britannia Beach, about 45 minutes north of Vancouver. Gold panning in the troughs is part of a visit, and you keep what you find. Check the museum's site for hours and current fees.
Plan your visit
Pay-to-dig site
- County
- Squamish-Lillooet Regional District
- Province
- British Columbia
- Nearest road
- Highway 99 (Sea to Sky Highway)
- Postal code
- V0N 1J0
- Coordinates
- 49.62330, -123.20440
Coordinates are approximate. Confirm the exact ground and access before you head out.
Land & collecting status
Pay-to-dig site
This is a fee-dig location. Hours, prices, and what you can keep vary by operator. Call ahead before driving out.
Access note: Tourist mine and museum on Highway 99 at Britannia Beach, about 45 minutes north of Vancouver. Gold panning in the troughs is part of a visit, and you keep what you find. Check the museum's site for hours and current fees.
Collecting rules in Canada are set provincially and by land owner. Crown land and many public beaches allow casual hand collecting, while provincial and national parks are off-limits. Confirm the rules for this site before you dig.
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