Vancouver 
Events Description
Organized by the Ministry of Mining and Critical Minerals and the Mining Association of BC (MABC), the 67th annual competition maintains and showcases the BC mining industry’s leading and highly specialized health, safety and rescue practices, bringing together mine rescue teams from all over the province to test their emergency response abilities.
Competing Mine Rescue teams from both surface and underground mines from around the province will put on a display of their rescue techniques, aiming to be the top team and to earn the respect and admiration of their peers. The competition provides an opportunity for the public, industry and the Province to gauge the capabilities of mine rescue in Industry today.
Mine Rescue is the specialized job of rescuing miners and others who have become trapped or injured in a mining accident. Mine Rescue team members are an elite group with specialized skills and training and act as the mine’s fire department, paramedics, high angle rescue teams and have even contributed their rescue skills to their communities in times of need.
The competition is split into two days;
Friday June 6, where 4 teams will compete in underground mine tasks. (Underground event, limited public viewing access)Saturday June 7, where 6 teams will participate in surface rescue tasks.
HOW MUCH
Tickets:
Admission to view the competition as well as our lower site exhibits including our Summer Exhibit, A Museum’s Journey, will be complimentary on June 6th and 7th.
How to get tickets?
WHEN & WHERE
Date & Time:
Friday, June 6:
Site opens for viewing: 8am
Chatterbox Cafe: 8am
Museum: 9am to 4:30pm
The Company Store: 9am – 5:00pm
Saturday, June 7:
Site opens for viewing: 8am
Chatterbox Cafe: 8am
Museum: 9am to 4:30pm
The Company Store: 9am – 5:00pm
Venue:
Britannia Mine Museum, 150 Copper Dr, Britannia Beach, BC V8B 1J1
Paid Parking
Public Transit Accessible
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