mining history

Britannia Beach is a small community on the eastern shore of Howe Sound, surrounded by the dramatic mountains and coastal landscapes of the Sea to Sky region. Although modest in size, the community has an unusually rich industrial history connected with one of the most significant historic copper mining operations in British Columbia. For visitors…

The Sea to Sky corridor is known today for its mountains, coastal scenery and outdoor recreation, but its modern identity was also shaped by an important industrial past. Britannia Beach and Squamish developed within a region where geography, natural resources and transportation strongly influenced settlement. Copper mining at Britannia became one of the most significant…