Britannia Village

Britannia Village profiled by CBC News

Paul Done — Fri, 29 May 2026 15:10:04 +0000

Britannia Village was profiled in a CBC News segment about the decades-long revitalization effort which has brought life to the Britannia Mine townsite some 50 years after the mine closed. Over the years, Britannia’s population, once as high as 1,200 dwindled to a few dozen hardy soul living in a place once described as the “worst source of metal pollution in North America.”

Watch the video below and learn the story of how Britannia Village has helped bring the Britannia Mine townsite back to life and how the growing new community remains connected to history of the area.

Britannia Village Honoured with Heritage BC Award

Paul Done — Mon, 11 May 2026 19:43:31 +0000

On May 5th, Heritage BC announced the recipients of the 2026 Heritage BC Awards, recognizing outstanding achievements in heritage conservation, education, leadership, and community impact across the province. Britannia Village and Macdonald Communities were honoured to be named a recipient of an “Outstanding Conservation Award” for the years-long project to revitalize the historic company town on the original Britannia Mine townsite.

In the award citation, Heritage BC noted: “The project revitalized a historic company town by integrating commercial and residential uses, employee housing, and community amenities . . . the heritage value lies in preserving a collection of original historic buildings, maintaining key alignments and relationships while relocating some structures to new foundations . . .”

Visit the Heritage BC website to see the complete list of 2026 winners.

Britannia Day set to take place Sunday, May 17th!

Paul Done — Wed, 06 May 2026 20:45:38 +0000

Britannia Village is celebrating the 100^th Anniversary of the first Britannia Mine townsite Copper Queen celebration in 1926 by launching Britannia Day, a new community festival.

On, Sunday, May 17^th this spring festival will include a kids bike parade, arts & crafts sale, patio parties, and an art walk. There will be something for everyone to enjoy!

Sign on for the Kids Bike Parade will be between 10 and 11am with every participating kid receiving prizes like a free Mine Museum entry, free ice cream, and free GranFondo water bottle. Theres’s no cost to enter but a parent or guardian must be on hand to sign a waiver.
Live music and DJs will run all day highlighted by a set from BC favourite WiL at 6pm in Memorial Park.
The Arts & Crafts Fair will take place in the Community Hall from noon-6pm.
The Art Walk will showcase local artists and their work throughout the village starting at noon.

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New exhibition at the Sea to Sky Gallery

Paul Done — Mon, 04 May 2026 21:42:13 +0000

The Sea to Sky Gallery is hosting a photography exhibition by British Columbia landscape photographer CJ Stead. His work captures the raw beauty of the natural world through light, texture, and atmosphere, focusing on mountains, deserts, forests, and coastal scenes that evoke a sense of calm and connection. Chris aims to showcase the quiet power of nature and inspire others to explore it.

The Christopher J. Stead photography exhibition opening is Thursday, May 7 from 3 PM to 7 PM and the exhibition will be up until June 3 at the Sea to Sky Gallery.

Learn more by visiting their Facebook page or Instagram and be sure to stop by soon!

Sea to Sky Gallery Community Show

Paul Done — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 16:28:46 +0000

The Sea to Sky Gallery is hosting a Community Art Show featuring works from artists from the Sea to Sky region of North Vancouver to Pemberton. Local artists are invited to submit up to two pieces for consideration for this how. Accepted pieces will be placed in the gallery on April 14, and the formal exhibition will be April 17 and 18, from noon until sunset and by appointment.

The pieces displayed up to April 28 depending on the artist desires and there will be no commission charged on the sale of these pieces.The Sea to Sky Gallery .

Learn more by visiting their Facebook page or Instagram and be sure to stop by soon!

Valentine’s Day at the Sea to Sky Gallery

Paul Done — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 17:51:48 +0000

Celebrate Valentine’s Day at the Sea to Sky Gallery from 4pm to 7pm on Saturday, February 14. Enjoy live music by Monik and DJ Ana, and everyone attending will receive a bag of cinnamon hearts, paper Valentine’s, card and themed (nonalcoholic) beverage for $10.

Follow Sea to Sky Gallery on Instagram for more news and events!

Come enjoy TGIF at Britannia Village

Paul Done — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 18:05:23 +0000

Your Friday plans just got better

Introducing TGIF at Britannia Village, a Friday-only promo running through ski season with special offers from Village favourites.

@autostradaoysterbar: 20% off Wine with dinner and 50% off To-Go Beer and Wine to take home

@beaucoupbakery: six donuts for $12, Fridays from 1 to 5 PM.

Britannia Village is best stop on your way up or down the Sea to Sky this ski season–stay tuned for

Outdoor sample sale returns on January 30th!

Paul Done — Fri, 16 Jan 2026 18:42:10 +0000

We’re excited to be hosting another sample sale in Britannia Village from 3pm-7pm on Friday, January 30th. Come and shop samples from brands like Mons Royale, Vuori, DUER, Keen, Oakley, and Black Diamond and many more.

Why not pop in on your way to Whistler and while you’re here check out all the other shopping and dining options in Britannia Village.

Britannia Village is your Sea to Sky stopover!

Paul Done — Wed, 17 Dec 2025 23:59:18 +0000

Holiday trips to the snow are an essential part of life in Sea to Sky Country and this year, travellers have a new best place to stop along the way at Britannia Village. With restaurants, shops, EV chargers, and the nicest public washrooms between the city and the skiing, it’s the first and best place to stop when travelling on Highway 99 from Vancouver.

Visit our map and hours page to see our full list of shops, amenities, and services along with their hours for the holiday season!

Exciting changes on the way to Britannia Village

Paul Done — Thu, 27 Nov 2025 15:24:13 +0000

This spring, exciting changes are coming to Britannia Village with new ownership taking over operations of the Copper Beach Bar & Kitchen space at 101 Main Street. Over the next weeks, they’ll be renovating room and creating the new menus in preparation for a spring reopening–just in time for cherry blossoms and patio days.

Everyone at Britannia Village would like to thank the Copper Beach and IRL teams for the warm welcomes and service to the community over the last months and we look forward to unveiling an exciting new destination for locals and visitors in Sea to Sky Country.

Stay tuned to the Britannia Village Instagram account for all the latest news and updates.