Britannia Mines Concentrator, Lions Bay-Britannia Beach

Name: Britannia Mines Concentrator
Address: Sea to Sky Highway, Lions Bay-Britannia Beach, Canada

#2 among attractions in Lions Bay-Britannia Beach

Top attraction, Museum

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Britannia Mines Concentrator, Lions Bay-Britannia Beach

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The Britannia Mines Concentrator is a National Historic Site of Canada. The large, inclined gravity mill was built on the northwest side of Mount Sheer to assist the transfer of copper ore through the chemical and mechanical processes of the plant. It is a landmark in Britannia Beach, British Columbia some forty-five kilometers north of Vancouver. ()

Completed: 1923 (101 years ago)Height: 210 ftCoordinates: 49°37'21"N, 123°12'14"W

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Day trips

Britannia Mines Concentrator – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Shannon Falls Provincial Park, Britannia Mine Museum, Porteau Cove Provincial Park, Stawamus Chief.

3.9 miNE
335-m. waterfall with hiking access
Shannon Falls Provincial Park, Squamish
100 min walk • Shannon Falls Provincial Park is a natural oasis located near the town of Squamish in British Columbia, Canada, that boasts the third-highest waterfall in the province. This majestic waterfall cascades 335 meters down a series of cliffs, providing a breathtaking...
~260 ftN
Specialty museum, Historical place, Museum
Britannia Mine Museum, Lions Bay-Britannia Beach
2 min walk • The Britannia Mine Museum, formerly British Columbia Museum of Mining, is a nonprofit organization in Britannia Beach, 55 km kilometres north of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, on the Sea-to-Sky Highway on Howe Sound.
4.8 miS
Park
Porteau Cove Provincial Park
122 min walk • Nestled along the scenic Sea-to-Sky Highway in British Columbia, Porteau Cove Provincial Park is a coastal gem that attracts outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers alike. This picturesque park is renowned for its waterfront views and diverse marine life, offering a...
5.3 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Stawamus Chief, Squamish
137 min walk • The Stawamus Chief, officially Stawamus Chief Mountain, is a granitic dome located adjacent to the town of Squamish, British Columbia, Canada. It towers over 700 m above the waters of nearby Howe Sound. It is one of the largest granite monoliths in the world.
6.4 miNE
Mountain
Slhanay, Squamish
163 min walk • Slhanay, formerly known as The Squaw is a large dome of granitic rock located adjacent to the town of Squamish, British Columbia.
1.5 miN
Park
Murrin Provincial Park, Squamish
38 min walk • Murrin Provincial Park is a provincial park in British Columbia, Canada, located just south of Squamish beside the Sea-to-Sky Highway.
5.2 miNE
Park
Stawamus Chief Provincial Park, Squamish
133 min walk • Stawamus Chief Provincial Park is a provincial park in British Columbia, Canada, established in 1997. It encompasses both the eponymous Stawamus Chief and the Slhanay granitic domes and the surrounding forest.
5.5 miNE
49°41'41"N • 123°9'14"W
Squamish Yacht Club - Public Page, Squamish
140 min walk • Sailing, Marina
2.1 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Volcano
Watts Point volcanic centre, Squamish
54 min walk • The Watts Point volcanic centre is a small outcrop of Pleistocene age volcanic rock at Watts Point in British Columbia, Canada, about 10 kilometres south of Squamish and 40 kilometres north of Vancouver, and just north of Britannia Beach.