Britannia Beach in Squamish-Lillooet, British Columbia — Canada’s West Coast (North America)

Britannia Mine

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1. Britannia Mine Marker

Inscription. Dr. A.A. Forbes first discovered copper on Britannia Mountain in 1888, leading to the creation of Britannia Mine in 1899. At one time it produced more copper than any mine in the British Commonwealth. Having survived landslide, flood and fire, the mine finally closed in 1974 when it became uneconomically viable. The main mine building was declared a National Historic Site in 1987. Starting in 2001, the Province implemented a remediation plan to clean up the environmental legacy, which has contributed to the redevelopment of the community.

Erected by Province of British Columbia.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Environment • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1888.

Location. 49° 38.073′ N, 123° 12.614′ W. Marker is in Britannia Beach, British Columbia, in Squamish-Lillooet. Marker is on Sea-to-Sky Highway (Provincial Highway 99) 1.2 kilometers north of Copper Drive, on the left when traveling north. Marker is in Britannia Beach Scenic Lookout. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Britannia Beach BC V0N 1J0, Canada. Touch for directions.

Also see . . . How the Britannia Mine Started. Forbes had some help from man and beast to make the discovery that would launch one of the world's largest copper mines. (The Britannia

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Mine Museum) (Submitted on December 11, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

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2. Britannia Mine Museum

The museum is the site of Britannia Mine's Mill 3, a 20-story building that contained a gravity fed concentrator for ore processing. It was designated a National Historic Site of Canada in 1987.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 11, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 10, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 76 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on December 10, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 2. submitted on February 11, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

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