Just 45 minutes from Vancouver, “FANG-Tastic Halloween” is a spooky event with family-friendly Halloween-themed activities at the Britannia Mine Museum.
In 2024 the Halloween fun at Britannia Mine happens on the last two weekends in October.
Visit britanniaminemuseum.ca for tickets and the event’s official website.
Britannia Mine’s FANG-Tastic 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 typically happens on the last few weekends of October.
Previous themes for the event include “Bad to the Bone”, “Treasures of the Deep”, and “Cabinet of Curiosities”. The “FANG-Tastic Halloween experience runs on the weekends of October 19th & 20th, and 26th & 27th in 2024.
The Halloween event at Britannia Mine is not only spooky, but also a fun and educational experience for everyone. For example, this year’s event features an underground tour, a “vampire chamber”, and educational displays and activities about bats.
Visit britanniaminemuseum.ca for the museum’s official website.
About the Museum
The Britannia Mine Museum is a National Historic Site in Squamish. At one point in history, it was the largest copper mine in the entire British Empire!
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 other occasions.
Other Information
For more details about this event, click Britannia Mine Events.
To learn more about the venue in general see our article about the Britannia Mine Museum.
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- Halloween Activities for Kids
- Vancouver Halloween Events
- BOOM! At Britannia Mine
- Copper and Fire Art Event at Britannia Mine
- Squamish & Sea to Sky Region
- October Calendar
- Vancouver’s Top 100 Places