Venues, Accessibility, and Parking

All conference activities will take place at various venues and cultural sites in Britannia Beach and Squamish. Please note that walking short distances (100–500 metres) may be required at venues. We recommend wearing comfortable footwear to ensure ease of movement.

We are committed to making the conference as accessible and welcoming as possible. Please let us know if you have any accessibility needs we should be aware of. Examples may include mobility access, seating, sensory considerations, or other supports. If you have any accessibility questions or concerns that are not addressed below, please contact us at [email protected].

Conference attendees are asked to arrange their own transportation to and from all of the venues. Parking will be available at all venues, and in Britannia Beach, meeting spaces are within easy walking distance of one another. Bus transportation will be provided for Wednesday’s walking tours only.

Please plan your travel, accommodations, parking, and daily transportation in advance. If you’re travelling to and from the Lower Mainland, allow extra time for traffic along the Sea-to-Sky corridor.

Venues

Brackendale Farmers Institute Park
41976 Government Road, Squamish, BC
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Britannia Mine Museum
150 Copper Dr, Britannia Beach, BC
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Britannia Village Community Hall
101 Church Street, Britannia Beach, BC
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Howe Sound Inn & Brewing
37801 Cleveland Ave, Squamish, BC
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Squamish Adventure Centre
38551 Loggers Lane, Squamish, BC
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Backcountry Brewing
1201 Commercial Way #405, Squamish, BC
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Monday, May 4 in Squamish

2:00 – 3:00 PM – Brackendale Farmers Institute (BFI) Walking Tour

Venue: Brackendale Farmers Institute Park
Accessibility: The outdoor walking tour includes grass, gravel, rocks. and uneven ground. Participants should wear comfortable, closed-toe footwear, suitable for outdoor walking. The tour covers approximately 1 km including viewing the storage facility, the forest trails, and the grassy area. This tour may not be fully accessible for those with limited mobility.
Parking: Limited parking is available at the park entrance just north of the train tracks. Please note, you cannot park within 5 meters (15 feet) of tracks. However, additional parking is available along Government Road.

5:00 – 7:00 PM – Welcome Event

Venue: Squamish Adventure Centre
Accessibility: The venue is accessible via the steps and ramp located at the entrance.
Parking: Free parking is available on site.

Tuesday, May 5 in Britannia Beach

8:30 AM – 4:30 PM – Conference Sessions

Venue: Inside the Britannia Village Community Hall and various heritage buildings within the Britannia Mine Museum.
Accessibility: Britannia Beach sessions, lunch, and registration will be held inside the Britannia Community Hall, which is accessible by both stairs and elevator. The Britannia Mine Museum site features a mix of gravel, concrete, and wooden boardwalks. The heritage buildings have raised thresholds that may be difficult to navigate by wheelchair. Lower site exhibits and washrooms are wheelchair accessible. To aid your planning, we invite you to review the accessibility limitations of the Britannia Mine Museum and its exhibits.
Parking: Free parking is available on site and includes three designated disability parking spaces with a ramp to the entrance.

4:30 PM – 5:30 PM – Guided Tours

Venue: Inside the Britannia Mine Museum (The Underground Tour and BOOM!)
Accessibility: The Britannia Mine Museum site features a mix of gravel, concrete, and wooden boardwalks. The heritage buildings have raised thresholds that may be difficult to navigate by wheelchair. Lower site exhibits and washrooms are wheelchair accessible. To aid with your own planning, we invite you to review the accessibility limitations of the Britannia Mine Museum and its exhibits.
Parking: Free parking is available on site and includes three designated disability parking spaces with a ramp to the entrance.

5:30PM – 8:30 PM – 2026 Heritage BC Awards

Venue: Inside the historic Mill No. 3 at the Britannia Mine Museum.
Accessibility: Mill No. 3 is fully wheelchair accessible. Please dress warmly, as the venue can be cool in the evening.
Parking: Free parking is available on site, including three designated disability parking spaces with a ramp to the entrance.

Wednesday, May 6 in Squamish

8:30AM – 5:30PM – Conference Sessions

Venue: Howe Sound Inn & Brewing, and nearby locations around Downtown Squamish. Transportation for the off-site tours will be provided on Wednesday.
Accessibility: The venue is accessible via the steps and ramp located at the entrance.
Parking: Free and paid street parking is available nearby.

12:30PM – 1:30 PM – IBPOC Talk and Tea

Venue: Howe Sound Inn & Brewing
Accessibility: The site is accessible via steps at the entrance, with a ramp also available.
Parking: Paid street parking is available nearby.
Inclusion Note: The Tea and Talk is presented in partnership with the British Columbia Museums Association’s IBPOC Cultural Professionals Network. Please note, this session is specifically for cultural professionals and volunteers who identify as Indigenous, Black, or a Person of Colour. Thank you for respecting this affinity space.