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ORE & ORCAS Howe Sound /Átl’ḵa7tsem: A RECOVERING ECOSYSTEM
Explore how copper contamination affected the marine food chain, from plankton to predators, and how remediation now protects Howe Sound.
- Date and time
- Location
- Britannia Mine Museum — Terra Lab · 150 Copper Drive · Britannia Beach · V8B 1J1
- Organizer
- Britannia Mine Museum
About this event
Explore how copper contamination affected the marine food chain, from plankton to predators, and how remediation now protects Howe Sound. This temporary Terra Lab exhibition features preserved rockfish, salmon, sponges and a real killer whale skeleton. The skeleton was prepared by Strawberry Isle Marine Research Society after a whale was found deceased near Tofino in 1997; the travelling education display is now owned by Redd Fish Restoration Society.
The museum events calendar dates the exhibition November 2, 2026–February 28, 2027. It is included with museum admission. Visits are subject to actual museum opening hours and admission conditions; the exhibition date range is not continuous access.
This activity has multiple times, locations or fee options. Confirm participation using the full details below. ORE & ORCAS Howe Sound /Átl’ḵa7tsem: A RECOVERING ECOSYSTEM · 2026-11-02 – 2027-02-28 · Britannia Mine Museum — Terra Lab · Britannia Beach · Scheduled · See the description for actual opening days and participation conditions.