Pride Night Event at Britannia Mine Museum

The Britannia Mine Museum hosts several events throughout the year. In celebration of Pride Month in June, the popular attraction presents Old Town, New Queens. The special pride-themed event celebrated its third year in 2024.

This year’s Old Town, New Queens was on Saturday, June 22nd. The 2SLGBTQIA+ celebration ran from 6:00 pm until 9:30 pm. There were two drag performances starting at 7:15 pm and 8:15 pm. The shows were held in Mill No. 3 which is a massive copper concentrator that’s been around for 100 years.

Both before and after the drag shows, folks in attendance are welcome to explore lower site exhibits and do gold panning.

(Note: Activities like the underground tours of the mine aren’t available during the event, but can be done earlier in the day. Also, this is a “dry” event. Non-alcoholic beverages are available for purchase. Food trucks are also on site.)

Visit britannniaminemusem.ca for full details about the event and the museum.

2024 Drag Show Entertainment Lineup

Old Town, New Queens features around 10 different performers. The lineup of entertainers in 2024 is listed below. (Note: Exact performance times were to be confirmed.)

Acacia Gray – a drag artist from Vancouver with a background in musical theatre
AndrogynAss – the winner of Vancouver’s Next Drag Superstar 2024, he’s a very energetic performer
Dust Cwain – one of the premier artists in Canadian drag, they have nearly a decade of performance experience
Dolly Hardon – an Alberta-born performer and local drag derby winner
Flemme Fatale – they are originally from England but have taken the stage all across Canada
Homo Hardware – a very comedic performer who always brings a lot of fun and puns
Justin Abit – a Vancouver-based artist who was on the Canadian reality TV show Call Me Mother in 2022
Sativa The Diva – a Squamish native who hosts drag bingo every week at the Cleveland Tavern
Theo Rhetical – an Indigenous performer who weaves his heritage into his performances

Admission to the 2SLGBTQIA+ Pride Night Event

Tickets for Old Town, New Queens are available online. They cost about $45 per person. Early bird tickets are also available for about $40 each.

Tickets for the event in 2024 include the two drag performances and after-hours access to the other displays and activities on-site. Folks could check out the summer exhibit, as well as the gold panning station and other permanent exhibits.

Click Pride Night 2024 for full details about the event.

About the Britannia Mine Museum

The Britannia Mine Museum is a National Historic Site just south of Squamish. It’s located at 150 Copper Drive along the Sea-to-Sky Highway at Britannia Beach. The attraction is about 45 minutes north of Vancouver by car.

The site was the largest copper mine in the British Empire at one point. Over the years it was home to 60,000 workers and their families. During its peak of operations, the mine produced up to 7,000 tons of ore on a daily basis! The mine facility has been preserved and is now a popular place to explore. Some of its original buildings are still up and full of all sorts of displays and exhibits.

The museum makes for an interesting and educational visit any time of the year. It’s especially interesting, however, where there are events (like Pride Night). There are other special events on select days in various other seasons, including for Halloween in October and Christmas in December.

Britannia Mine Museum Buildings — Britannia Mine Museum

Tips & Advice

The tips and suggestions below are good to know before attending Old Town, New Queens.

TIP #1: Similar to many drag shows catering to adults and mature audiences, the performances include strong language and “edgy” subject matter. However, all ages are still welcome to attend. This is an inclusive event (although parental discretion is advised).

TIP #2: Drag performers accept tips, so bring cash with you if you’re feeling generous. There aren’t any ATM machines at the museum.

TIP #3: The Britannia Mine Museum can get chilly depending on the weather. Organizers recommend bringing a light jacket or sweater just in case the buildings get cold.

TIP #4: Britannia Mine is an exceptional museum. Whether it’s during Pride Night, another event or just a regular day of the year, we recommend you check out the museum. It’s impressive!