Waste of our time
9/8/2023
My family and I travelled 80 kilometers to visit this Mineral Museum. We assumed the opening times o...
Bridal Falls Mineral Museum
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53560 Bridal Falls Rd
Chilliwack, British Columbia V0X 1X1
The Mineral Museum at Bridal Falls is a treasure trove of geological wonders, showcasing over 1000 minerals and fossils from around the globe. Visitors can marvel at the diverse collection, including pyrite known as fool's gold for its resemblance to the precious metal, and celestine, a source of strontium used in fireworks.
Explore hollow geodes filled with quartz and calcite, learn about minerals like dolomite and smithsonite, and discover meteorites from outer space. The museum offers a fascinating journey through Earth's natural history with specimens ranging from crystals to dinosaur fossils, making it one of Canada's premier mineral displays.
This exceptional collection is not only educational but also free for all to enjoy, providing an exciting glimpse into the Earth's extraordinary treasures. From million-year-old enhydros to massive sandstone slabs resembling Jupiter's sunrise, each piece in this museum tells a unique story of our planet's geological marvels.
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4.08 reviews
Fascinating collection if you're a rock hound
7/11/2017
First of all - how to find it. Although there are all sorts of signs before you get there, there's ...
Adjoining the Ranchers restaurant there is an excellent display of minerals and rocks.
1/8/2017
I browsed the Mineral Museum after lunch, it is a wonderful display, a "hidden gem" you might say. W...
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