Britannia Mine at Halloween

Just 45 minutes from Vancouver, “Cabinet of Curiosities” is a spooky event with family-friendly Halloween-themed activities at the Britannia Mine Museum.

In 2023 the Halloween fun at Britannia Mine happened on the last three weekends in October.

Visit britanniaminemuseum.ca for tickets and the event’s official website.

Britannia Mine Halloween Skeleton

Britannia Mine’s “Cabinet of Curiosities” at Halloween

Britannia Mine Museum hosts an annual Halloween event at #1 Forbes Way in Britannia Beach, which is just a 12-kilometre drive south of Squamish. The Halloween event happens on the last three weekends of October.

A couple of years ago the Halloween-themed event was called “Bad to the Bone.” In 2022 the Spooktacular event was called “Treasures of the Deep.” In 2023 it was “Cabinet of Curiosities.”

This past year’s Halloween event took place on the Saturdays and Sundays of October 14th, 15th, 21st, 22nd, 28th and 29th.

The Halloween event at Britannia Mine is not only spooky. It’s also a fun and educational experience for everyone who attends. For example, the 2023 event featured an underground tour, pumpkin science shows and a Halloween-themed Terra Lab.

At this past year’s event you could join a Monster Tracker as they searched for an escaped creature in the mine’s underground tunnels. That was fun! At the Terror Lab, you could see real bones and sea creature specimens, plus a live exploding pumpkin demonstration!

Admission to the Halloween-themed event in 2023 cost $20 for kids ages 3 to 12 and $25 for folks ages 13 or older. Children under the age of 3 had free admission.

Visit britanniaminemuseum.ca for tickets and the event’s official website.

Terror Lab Experiment at Britannia Mine

About the Museum

The Britannia Mine Museum is a National Historic Site in Squamish. At one point in history, it was the British Empire’s largest copper mine. The facility has been preserved by the Britannia Mine Museum Society, so it’s open for educational visits and underground tours. There are multiple buildings to explore, as well as interesting exhibits and activities for all ages.

The museum hosts a variety of special events throughout the year. In addition to the Halloween-themed festivities, there’s also Photos With Santa in December, and special events for Easter, Spring Break, and more.