Britannia Village will celebrate its grand opening on Saturday, August 23, with a day of family-friendly events in Britannia Beach. The celebration begins at noon and runs until 4 p.m., featuring live music, games, face painting, and giveaways. The event is free and open to the public.
The new village occupies nine restored buildings from the former Britannia Mine townsite. In a press release, the proponent, Macdonald Communities, said the project is the final step in a 20-year effort to restore the historic community. The complex includes shops, restaurants, a playground, an interpretive trail, public washrooms, and 10 EV charging stations.
Rob Macdonald of Macdonald Communities said the opening represents the fulfillment of a decades-long vision. “The grand opening of Britannia Village marks the fulfillment of a dream which began 20 years ago when I acquired 10,000 acres at Britannia Beach,” he said. “These developments, crowned by the opening of Britannia Village, have brought Britannia Beach back to life.”
The site also features Memorial Park, which will unveil artwork by Squamish Nation carver Jim Charlie. Businesses already open include Autostrada Oyster Bar & Grill, Copper Beach Kitchen & Bar, Beaucoup Bakery, Copper & Fern Boutique, Kawartha Dairy, and the General Store.
Jim says
A vehicle overpass with merge lanes in each direction would go a long way to address the additional traffic that this development is contributing the Sea to Sky highway. I can’t imagine that this problem has slipped through the design and permit process. What were they thinking???