Britannia Mine hosts Stolen Lives exhibit (North Shore News) - March 7, 2012
Kick off spring break with the powerful sounds of traditional Japanese taiko drums at the Britannia Mine Museum. On Saturday, March 10 at 11am and 2pm, the Sansho Daiko taiko drumming group will have two performances, showcasing a fresh approach to an ancient art form. Visitors will also be able to try the drums themselves.
For as little as (The Province) - March 6, 2012
$21.50 ... see Britannia Mine Museum's special photo exhibit to pay tribute to Japanese Canadians who were interned during the Second World War. "Stolen Lives: Remembering the Japanese Canadian Internment" runs until April 6. From March 10 to 15 there are family-friendly programs, such as making Japanese origami and Japanese kites.
Photo exhibit explores the internment of Japanese Canadians (News 1130) - March 4, 2012
It's a sad and troubling chapter in Canadian history - the thousands of Japanese Canadians interned during World War II. For a short time only, the Britannia Mine Museum is home to a special photo exhibit commemorating the 70th anniversary of the government action. It's called Stolen Lives: Remembering the Japanese Canadian Internment.
Interview - News 1130 - March 4, 2012
Interview with News 1130 about Stolen Lives exhibit.
Remembering Canadians' Stolen Lives (Whistler Pique) - February 23, 2012
The 1942 internment of Japanese Canadians is a black spot in Canada's history. Now, the Britannia Mine Museum (BMM) is holding an exhibit to commemorate the episode's 70-year milestone. Using photos and artifacts for the era, Stolen Lives traces the events from the days following Japan's bombing of Pearl Harbor right through to the end of WWII and the end of internment.
Britannia Mine Museum lauded by BCMA and AME BC (Canadian Mining Journal) - January 30, 2012
The Britannia Mine Museum at Britannia Beach has won not one, but two, prestigious awards of excellence. The first is the coveted Award for Social and Environmental Responsibility from the Association for Mineral Exploration British Columbia (AME BC), and the second is the Award of Merit from the British Columbia Museum Association (BCMA).
Interview - News 1130 - January 28, 2012
Interview with News 1130 about BCMM awards.
Mine museum, director honoured (Squamish Chief) - January 27, 2012
The Britannia Mine Museum trophy case is getting full after a museum official was named the recipient of two different awards in the past two months.
Tunnelling to fun at the Britannia Mine Museum (Georgia Straight) - November 23, 2011
Recent transformations at the Britannia Mine Museum, formerly known as the B.C. Museum of Mining, have begun to tempt more travellers to pause there on a road trip north along the Sea to Sky Highway.
CBC Interview - Morning Edition - March 21, 2011
Rick Cluff interviews Kirstin Clausen about Spring Break activities at the Museum.
A Trip through Time at the Mine (North Shore News) - March 9, 2011
Spring Break is almost here; it's a perfect time to go underground. The recently transformed Britannia Mine Museum offers family-friendly activities like the underground mine train and gold panning area.
Mining History - Never so Much Fun (North Shore Outlook) - March 9, 2011
Families are encouraged to visit the recently transformed Britannia Mine Museum for a day of family friendly activities such as the underground mine train and gold panning area.
Come Dig the New Mine Museum (Squamish Chief) - February 25, 2011
If you haven't been to the Britannia Mine Museum in the past six months, be prepared for a completely new experience. The National Historic Site and B.C. Historic Landmark was recently revitalized...
A Trip Back in Time (Province Article) - September 26, 2010
The old derelict mine at Britannia Beach is no more. In its place is the Britannia Mine Museum, a fascinating piece of Canadian history that held its grand opening last weekend. ...well worth the price of admission.
The Museum Grand Opening (CBC News) - September 19, 2010
Feature on CBC news on the museum opening.
The Museum Grand Opening (CTV News) - September 19, 2010
Feature on CTV news on the museum opening.
Britannia Mine - History & Present Day (Global TV) - September 3, 2010
10 minute feature on Global's BC Beauty & Beyond on the Britannia Mine's history and the present day museum.
Digging Deep for Mining (Globe and Mail article) - June 11, 2010
Lukas Lundin's donation helps renovate the historic mining site... read article in Globe and Mail
We're breaking ground and reinventing the BC Museum of Mining (Vancouver Sun Feature) - May 12, 2010
We're currently underway with a $14.7-million three-phase redevelopment project that will transform this mining legacy and national Historic site into a vibrant internationally recognized destination.
CBC Radio Interview on site at the Museum - May 10, 2010
Reporter Jaeny Baik visits the museum and chats with tour guide, Rory Odenbach, who gave a tour of the museum and underground tunnel.
Finning Donates Caterpillar to BC Museum of Mining (Squamish Chief) - March 26, 2010
A creative bit of PR has nabbed the BC Mining Museum a crucial and expensive piece of equipment. |
