Explore the world beneath you at Discovery Day, hosted by the Association for Mineral Exploration (AME) and presented by South 32.
Discovery Day is FREE family fun! Experience mineral exploration and mining and the technology that makes it possible in a hands-on, interactive day of learning, getting kids excited about STEM in BC.
This is a free, non-ticketed event that does not require registration.
Date: Sunday, January 25, 2026 | 10 AM – 2 PM
Location: Vancouver Convention Centre East
Bring the whole family to experience the science behind mineral exploration in an interactive earth science activity day with hands-on activities for all ages.
Exhibitors:
- BCIT Mining and Mineral Resource Engineering program
- Below BC
- Britannia Mine Museum
- Equity Exploration
- Geering up – UBC
- MineralsEd
- Pacific Museum of Earth, UBC
- Port Moody Rock & Gem
- Science World
- South Fraser Search and Rescue
- Women in Mining BC with Royanna Rocks
- Yukon Dan Gold Panning
Entertainment:
- Balloon twisting and face painting
- Mascots, including Spike the from the Whitecaps!
