We are approximately 45 minutes from Lions Gate Bridge (exiting downtown Vancouver), travelling by car. Travel times of course vary depending on city and highway traffic, but here are some estimated travel times for buses:
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Vancouver
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45 minutes to 1 hour depending on the route
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Surrey
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1 hour 30 minutes
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Maple Ridge
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1 hour 45 minutes
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Whistler
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1 hour 15 minutes
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Our underground train carries 36 passengers. Train Tours depart throughout the day on a regular basis. Large groups will be split into smaller groups that will rotate around the site with different components.
Please arrive early enough to allow for washroom and snack breaks. If you find you will be arriving later than anticipated, please phone. On arriving, payment should be made at the Museum's ticket counter (Visa, Mastercard, cheque, cash).
You will need your own transportation to travel to the centre (2 km journey).
Important - the mine tunnel is cool (approximately 12 degrees Celsius). Please dress warmly; it is cool year round in the tunnel regardless of outside temperature. And have comfortable walking shoes.
We are situated on the coast and can be subject to a chilly sea breeze. Please be aware that the weather can be different from Vancouver - a sunny day in Vancouver does not necessarily mean a sunny day here, and vice versa.
Be sure to bring your camera! From the stunning Howe Sound scenery, to the awe-inspiring insides of Mill 3, and our giant Super Haul Truck, there are plenty of opportunities to get creative.
We take your safety seriously. On a tour, you must wear a hardhat underground and in our Mill building and your Interpreter will read the safety rules before going underground. The site is smoke-free.
For school groups, we offer lunch space (availability dependent). We recommend that groups bring a packed lunch, though there are food service options nearby. We also have a small picnic area that you are welcome to use.
Click here for 'Meeting Your District's Field Trip Policy'
Click here for 'Field Trips - Meeting Learning Objectives'
Click here for 'Field Trips - Curriculum Links & PLOs'
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