Sandon Museum - Sandon, British Columbia

Kaa

Original et instructif.

Jos K.

Aanrader, klein museum met als thema de zilverwinning in de omgeving en een verzameling oude trolleybussen uit vancouver. Buiten een soort openlucht museum gedreven door vrijwilligers, tussendoor koffie drinken bij Vida. Een bezoek aan de waterkracht centrale maken het compleet. We verbleven hier met de camper, je staat op het terrein tussen de museumstukken.

Branden G.

Great little tourist attraction old mining town. Very cool little museum and staff were very nice to give an interesting short speech about the history of Sandon. Quite interesting to see how the town has changed over the years. The power generator station was interesting and same with the old steam locomotive and old transit buses. 6km of flat graded dirt road to get up to Sandon, not a paved road FYI.

Tim B.

Take a short diversion off the highway up the smoothest dirt road you'll ever encounter and you'll find this silver mining ghost town.

Interesting to hear about the hydroelectric/hydropneumatic? power station. There's a little stall selling coffee, pastries and ice cream too.

Al W.

Visited Sandon 4 times now, every time there's another piece of history to see. From the locomotive and transit buses to the unique and historic generating station there's so much to learn about BC's mining history. Well worth the short side trip from the highway.

S

I'm so glad we have it here finally- it's been on my bucket list! We planned our entire trip to B.C from Manitoba around visiting Sandon! Excellent museum and tour guides available to show you around and answer questions.

Katy E.

Neat spot to stop and explore. We didn't actually go into the museum, but explored the ghost town. If you have the time take a walk along some of the old roads which are no longer used and you will encounter a few buildings. The power plant was neat to do a quick walk through. The tour they tell you they offer is just opening the doors for you to walk through and take a look yourself. Kids thought it was neat to see the old buses and the old train.

Erin W.

Absolutely fascinating old mining town. Silversmith Power & Light Corporation generating station is actively producing power and you are able to tour the generation station (quite loud, can buy ear plugs on site). The store is full of unique souvenirs. The staff are friendly and helpful and it's clear they enjoy helping other learn about this amazing town that once was a bustling silver/gold rush location