April run to Britannia Mines
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Topic: April run to Britannia Mines
Posted By: Fieroman88
Subject: April run to Britannia Mines
Date Posted: 28 February 2014 at 6:14pm
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I contacted Britannia Mines after a great suggestion from
our man Clynt. Please find the info below that they sent back to me. Discussion about this will be at the next meeting. Please remember dues are due March 8th meeting. Regards Glenn Hello Glen, Thanks for phoning about booking for the West Coast Fieros Club to come here on April 26th or 27th. As promised, I’m emailing information about our tours and prices (see below). To make a booking, I need the organization’s name/address/phone, your chosen date and arrival time, and how many people – split adults/seniors/youth. Then I email your Booking Confirmation. If there are fewer than 10 people, there’s no need to make a booking. We’re open from 9am to 5pm. You may book to arrive whenever you wish from 9am onwards. To get the most out of your visit at the Britannia Mine Museum, you should allow two hours if possible. If you’re also interested in our one-hour guided tour at the EPCOR Britannia Mine Water Treatment Plant, you should allow three hours if possible. Have a look at this information and let me know if you have any questions – I’ll be glad to help. 45-minute Mine Tunnel and Mill Guided Public Tour Train ride into the atmospheric early-haulage mine tunnel. Our Interpreter explains the miners’ working conditions and demonstrates the drills and equipment in the early 20th century. Continue into the Mill, an impressive structure, dramatic industrial interior, built into the mountain-side, one of the last gravity-fed Mills in North America. Our Interpreter explains how the Mill operated, how rocks were transported and crushed, how minerals extracted. Self-Guiding Browse the exhibits around the site and in the Visitor Centre, A-Z of Britannia and Machine Shop. Try gold panning and watch the informative 15 minute documentary Groundbreaking – The Britannia Story – in the Theatre. Our Hour Water Treatment Plant Guided Tour (minimum 15 people) A chance to see environmental remediation in practice. Our Interpreter explains the historical acid rock drainage problem, shows the equipment in operation, describes how the water from the mine tunnels has been rerouted and diverted to the equipment at the Water Treatment Plant. With a hands-on replication of the process, you can see how water is treated and cleansed of toxic minerals, prior to being discharged into Howe Sound. Note that your group needs its own transportation to/from the Water Treatment Plant – it’s 2 kilometers, 5 minutes drive. Price for Pre-Booked Groups One person to pay for everyone. No deposit required: pay on arrival by VISA, Mastercard or cheque. Britannia Mine Museum Guided Public Tour and Self- Guiding: $18.90 + tax per adult $15.20 + tax per senior (over 65) or youth 13-18 $12 + tax per child 5-12 Optional Water Treatment Plant Guided Tour Add-On: $10 per person + tax Price for Regular Admission Britannia Mine Museum Guided Public Tour and Self- Guiding: $21.50 + tax per adult $17.20 + tax per senior (over 65) or youth 13-18 $13.50 + tax per child 5-12 Hope this is useful. Thanks & best wishes, Fiona Fiona Email Signature ------------- Fieroman88 |
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Posted By: D_sensitized
Date Posted: 17 March 2014 at 6:42pm
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This run will be happening on Sunday April 27th.
This will be a good run to get back into the driving season, as it is not super far. If you are interested in attending this run, post here or let us know so we can better plan for how many are going to attend. ------------- -Harrison 88GT 3800 SC1 F23 5-speed Chilliwack |
Posted By: Jim85GT
Date Posted: 18 March 2014 at 4:09pm
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Harrison, count me in. After winning the quarter annual
$20.00 at the club meeting. I don't know about the rest but, it would be nice to have the Guided tour on the Sunday if possible. Thanks Jim 
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Posted By: Colby
Date Posted: 19 March 2014 at 11:00am
I'm interested in the run, but unfortunately I already have plans for that weekend.
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Posted By: beken
Date Posted: 19 March 2014 at 11:43am
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I've been there before so not really interested in the
guided tour, but would like to make the run out there. I get out of church at 10:00am. If you folks have already gone, I will meet you there and drive back with you. K -------------  Beken (aka Ken) - bekentech@westcoastfieros.com Original and still the owner of an 85SE 2M6 4spd |
Posted By: Fieroman88
Date Posted: 23 April 2014 at 5:26pm
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Address for Canada Games Pool in New Westminster is 65 E
6th Ave with a cross street of MacBride. As you come off the Pattullo Bridge heading north towards Vancouver, continue about 1k to 6th Ave and turn Right. Parking lot is behind the Fire Hall. ------------- Fieroman88 |
Posted By: beken
Date Posted: 25 April 2014 at 1:15pm
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What route are you taking to get to highway 1? I will be
doubling back from Willingdon and Moscrop to get to Canada Games pool. It might be more convenient just to meet up on Highway 1 as you pass by. If not, I can make it to New West by 10:30...I think. See you folks. ------------- Beken (aka Ken) - bekentech@westcoastfieros.com Original and still the owner of an 85SE 2M6 4spd |
Posted By: D_sensitized
Date Posted: 26 April 2014 at 8:24pm
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Alright, tomorrrow is the run.
Sorry I am so late at this, but here is a proposed route. https://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=Canada+Games+Pool,+65+East+Sixth+Avenue,+New+Westminster,+BC+V3L+4G6,+Canada&daddr=Britannia+Beach,+BC,+Canada&hl=en&ll=49.615833,-123.20681&spn=0.004338,0.009645&sll=49.221591,-122.907207&sspn=0.008689,0.01929&geocode=FZEP7wIduJWs-CnHt0ie5HeGVDHEy73Bgd9b2Q%3BFQoz9QIdeQio-CkZNUWjVFiGVDFtS6JK1f4yag&oq=brita&t=h&mra=ls&z=17 - here We will meet at the big parking lot of canada games pool around 10:00am. We will get together, make sure everyone know where we are going, and has a GMRS radio. I will get a couple extras for anyone who doesn't have one. We will leave from there at 10:30 am. and take Mcbride up to 10th, where we will turn left, and then go down to Canada way and turn right. We will follow canada way to Kensington where we will get on Hwy 1. On our way up, if anyone wants, we can stop at a scenic lookout for some pictures before stopping at the brittania mines parking lot. After we are done at the mines, we will head back to Porteau cove and have lunch there on the beach. Make sure to bring a lunch and your camera and a GMRS radio. I don't know if I have mentioned this before, but if anyone wants to come along for the ride, but don't have their Fiero on the road, post up or contact me and we can probably find someone to give you a ride. (I have an empty seat so could take someone if they wanted) See you tomorrow at 10! ------------- -Harrison 88GT 3800 SC1 F23 5-speed Chilliwack |
Posted By: Jim85GT
Date Posted: 26 April 2014 at 9:13pm
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Hi Harrison, it looks like my family wants to go on the
mine tour as well so, I'll be the guy in the Honda CRV with the two Chihuahua's. Hopefully the dogs are able to come with us on the tour? I may have to leave the group a bit early to pick my Daughter up near the PNE though, and then catch up with you. Is it possible to borrow one of the extra GMRS radios when we meet up at the pool in New West? See soon. Jim 
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Posted By: Fieroman88
Date Posted: 27 April 2014 at 5:53pm
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Well it didn't start out as a great day weather wise, but
it ended very nicely. Ken, Jim (& family) and Laura and I,met at Canada Games pool at 10:30, and headed up to The Sea to Sky Highway. Light drizzle, and sunny periods were the nature or the day. Traffic was light and we arrived in good time, minding the speed limit as we went. when we arrived at Britannia mine we were surprisingly welcomed by a fellow by the name of Gerald, who at the young age of 80 still has is impeccable 85 GT Fiero. We were invited to venture up to Squamish, and take a look at it. Jim decided to head back to Vancouver, so Ken and I followed Gerald to his house. Well I do say, this is a fellow that has a story to tell, and it isn't the least bit boaring. Gerald showed us his white 85 GT and what a beauty. Never been touched by another mechanic, this original painted classic sits proudly just as it would have at the dealer, (with a few mods) that Gerald excitedly explains. Lovely mags,tires,and a motor you could eat off off. Gerald has everything Fiero, right down to a GT style key fob, in the shape of a slope back. This car though a GT is a notch back. I forgot to check mileage, so that I don't have, but one could easily drive this immediatly, as it started, first crank. This car is for sale! Maybe high, maybe not, $, as that is in the eyes of the seller and those who would like a prime piece of history. PS it is a standard coupled to the V6. Gerald showed us around a open and lushious piece of property, explaining details about his hobbies, and his life. Glad to have met him. Ken, Laura and I headed back, stopping at A&W and for gas as well as a brief stop at the new Squamish Chief Gondola. Sunny conditions now prevailed as we headed home to traffic and the work week. Worth the trip??? Yes! and a big part of that was Gerald. Thanks ------------- Fieroman88 |
Posted By: beken
Date Posted: 27 April 2014 at 11:45pm
Here are some pictures.....
------------- Beken (aka Ken) - bekentech@westcoastfieros.com Original and still the owner of an 85SE 2M6 4spd |
Posted By: beken
Date Posted: 27 April 2014 at 11:49pm
Some pictures from Gerald's place.
------------- Beken (aka Ken) - bekentech@westcoastfieros.com Original and still the owner of an 85SE 2M6 4spd |
Posted By: beken
Date Posted: 27 April 2014 at 11:53pm
a separate side trip....
 ------------- Beken (aka Ken) - bekentech@westcoastfieros.com Original and still the owner of an 85SE 2M6 4spd |
Posted By: beken
Date Posted: 27 April 2014 at 11:59pm
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We minded the speed limit. Traffic reports said the police were out, but we didn't see any, even though we were pretty well the fastest cars on the road, we stayed close the the speed limit and drove "safety first".
Glenn would have noticed me slow down on the way back at the turn off for Marine Drive into Horseshoe bay, and let a BMW blow by us. That was because I have seen police cars parked hiding just on the other side of the hill often there. Also at the bottom that long straight downhill is a prime location for a speed check. Even the the speed limit said 80, just everybody stayed at just under 100. It was a safe speed. Gerald and I have two passions in common. Listening the music (he's an audiophile) and tinkering with cars. 
We gotta do a club drive out and visit him again. ------------- Beken (aka Ken) - bekentech@westcoastfieros.com Original and still the owner of an 85SE 2M6 4spd |
Posted By: Patrick
Date Posted: 28 April 2014 at 12:52am
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I'm disappointed that I couldn't go on the run, but the Formula has been off the road for a couple of weeks with a leaking water pump. Haven't had a chance to swap out the pump yet, but I need to get this car ready for the Corvette Club event.
I would've enjoyed meeting Gerald and seeing his pristine '85 GT. If he wishes to meet up with a few of us in the future, I'd be happy to make the run up there.
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beken wrote:Posted By: D_sensitized
Date Posted: 28 April 2014 at 8:43am
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Good to see you guys ha a good time. Sorry I had to bail last minute. ------------- -Harrison 88GT 3800 SC1 F23 5-speed Chilliwack |