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Opal Miners Gift Shop & Opal Digging Trips

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7879 Hwy 97
British Columbia
V1B 3R9

Contact Information:
250-542-1103 Phone
250-542-5173 Alt. Phone
250-542-7115 Fax
866-399-0484 Toll-free

Website:
http://www.opalscanada.com


Canada's first precious opal mine is operated by Opal Resources Canada Inc. Browse through the Opal Miners Gift Shop in Vernon & select a fine piece of opal jewellery or other opal item to remember your visit to the Okanagan. Relax & enjoy a fresh cup of coffee & a baked goodie at the Miner's Mug while you are here. Arrange a day trip to go opal digging to unearth your own treasure.

Services | Ratings Programs | Price Information | How to Get Here | Hours of Operations | Policies & Restrictions

Services

Lessons, Packages, Retail, Rentals

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Ratings, Affiliations & Accreditations

Wheelchair accessibility - partially accessible
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Price Information

Opal Cutting - Advanced

Pricing Based on*Rate
GroupLearn finer techniques for cutting opal - yours or ours using our equipment. Groups of 3 to 6. Price/person.Per Hour$ 65.00

Opal Cutting Lessons - Basic Intro

Pricing Based on*Rate
GroupLearn the basics of opal cutting using our equipment and our opal. Groups of 3 to 6, price per person.Per Hour$ 50.00

Opal Digging - Seasonal Lease

Pricing Based on*Rate
AdultSelect a 1 ha site. For professional, qualified rockhounds & collectors only. Regulations, restrictions & royalties apply. Advance preparation required.Per Site$ 5000.00

Opal digging Daytrip - Advanced

Pricing Based on*Rate
AllFor more seasoned rockhounds & collectors. Charge per person for ages 6 or older.Per Day$ 100.00

Opal Digging Daytrip - Basic Charge

Pricing Based on*Rate
All6 or more participants required to operate. Persons 6 & under free with paid adult. Family rates may apply.Per Day$ 45.00

Opal Digging Daytrips - Premium

Pricing Based on*Rate
AdultFor serious, seasoned rockhounds & collectors. Charge per person.Per Day$ 250.00

Tool/Equipment Rental

Pricing Based on*Rate
AllBasic rockhound tools for day rental.Per Day$ 5.00

* Rates shown are in Canadian dollars and subject to applicable taxes.

Accepted Payment Methods
Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Cash, Interac Bank/Debit Card, Personal Cheque, Travellers Cheques
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How to Get Here

See website or call for detailed instructions.

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Hours of Operation

Gift Shop - winter hours (effective to )

MonTuesWedThursFriSatSun
10:00 AM -
4:00 PM		10:00 AM -
4:00 PM		10:00 AM -
4:00 PM		10:00 AM -
4:00 PM		10:00 AM -
4:00 PM		ClosedClosed

Gift Shop - Spring Hours (effective to )

MonTuesWedThursFriSatSun
9:00 AM -
5:00 PM		9:00 AM -
5:00 PM		9:00 AM -
5:00 PM		9:00 AM -
5:00 PM		9:00 AM -
5:00 PM		10:00 AM -
4:00 PM		Closed

Gift Shop - Summer Hours (effective to )

MonTuesWedThursFriSatSun
9:00 AM -
5:00 PM		9:00 AM -
5:00 PM		9:00 AM -
5:00 PM		9:00 AM -
5:00 PM		9:00 AM -
5:00 PM		10:00 AM -
4:00 PM		11:00 AM -
3:00 PM

Opal Digging Day Trips (effective to )

MonTuesWedThursFriSatSun
ClosedClosedClosedClosed8:45 AM -
3:00 PM		8:45 AM -
3:00 PM		8:45 AM -
3:00 PM

Gift Shop - October (Opal Month) (effective to )

MonTuesWedThursFriSatSun
9:00 AM -
5:00 PM		9:00 AM -
5:00 PM		9:00 AM -
5:00 PM		9:00 AM -
5:00 PM		9:00 AM -
9:00 PM		10:00 AM -
4:00 PM		Closed

Gift Shop - November (effective to )

MonTuesWedThursFriSatSun
10:00 AM -
4:00 PM		10:00 AM -
4:00 PM		10:00 AM -
4:00 PM		10:00 AM -
4:00 PM		10:00 AM -
4:00 PM		11:00 AM -
3:00 PM		Closed

Gift Shop - December Hours (effective to )

MonTuesWedThursFriSatSun
9:00 AM -
5:00 PM		9:00 AM -
5:00 PM		9:00 AM -
5:00 PM		9:00 AM -
5:00 PM		9:00 AM -
5:00 PM		10:00 AM -
4:00 PM		Closed

Please note: Digging trips; advance booking required. Gift/ coffee shop closed Easter, Thanksgiving, Remembrance Day, Dec 24 to Jan 5.

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Policies & Restrictions

Pet Policy
Pets Not Allowed

Smoking Policy
Smoking in Designated Areas

Reservations Policy
Pre-booking required

Cancellation Policy
You must book in advance; please call to confirm as trips may be cancelled if fewer than 6 persons register.

Group Policy
Once minimum bookings are confirmed family rates will be considered. Call for group rates for 6 or more persons.

Age Restrictions
Participants must sign activity waiver.

Clothing/Gear Restrictions
Dress for mountain conditions.

Mobility Restrictions
Some uneven terrain may present a challenge; discuss with operator if concerned.

Weight Restrictions
Activity occurs at 1480 m (5000 ft) elevation.

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