Britannia Beach is currently a community of around four hundred people. The people of Britannia don't expect this figure to fluctuate since it has been a steady figure for ten years. Britannia Beach is now a settled place after a history of change. For seventy years, Britannia Beach was a mining town, and a multitude of residents and visitors have passed through. Over 60,000 people, since the beginning of this century, have called Britannia their home. A movement of people still exists, as those who visit are struck by Britannia's beauty, history, relics and oddities.

There have been several town sites since the early 1900's: the "Jane Camp" and the "Beach" were the first communities of Britannia, then after an avalanche destroyed Jane Camp in 1915, the "Townsite"or "Mount Sheer" was built higher up Britannia Mountain. The "Beach" community was rebuilt after a flood destroyed it in 1921. Mt. Sheer became deserted after the mill closed down in 1974.

The configuration of the "Beach" townsite now referred to as Britannia Beach has been slightly altered since 1921, but most of the original buildings still exist and are being used. Many of the houses from the Beach have been moved just up the mountain to the largest residential area. Most of the larger buildings are now being used by businesses.

" Many of the people who have lived here have a special place in their hearts for Britannia. A fascination for the history of the townsites and camps associated with the Britannia Mines has taken a prominent position in my own life here. The most appealing part is the people and their stories. I can feel their presence in many ways. In the mill, I have placed my footsteps on the wooden stairs, worn by years of use, and felt where so many men have tred before me. I have met the many people who have shared the house I now reside in with my family and have relished in their memories such as a false ceiling full of love letters tucked securely away by a previous owner." - Jane Iverson, a Britannia Beach resident.

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