Upper Brittania Paragliding Launch Site
Upper Brittania Paragliding Launch Site is a scenic viewpoint in British Columbia, Canada. Upper Brittania Paragliding Launch Site is situated near Petgill Lake, as well as near the volcano Watts Point volcanic centre.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights: Britannia Mine Museum and Britannia Mines Concentrator.
Britannia Mine Museum
Museum
The Britannia Mine Museum, formerly British Columbia… Britannia Mine Museum is situated 2½ km southwest of Upper Brittania Paragliding Launch Site.
Britannia Mines Concentrator
Historic building
The Britannia Mines Concentrator is a National Historic Site of Canada. Britannia Mines Concentrator is situated 2½ km southwest of Upper Brittania Paragliding Launch Site.
Watts Point volcanic centre
Volcano
The Watts Point volcanic centre is a small outcrop… Watts Point volcanic centre is situated 2½ km west of Upper Brittania Paragliding Launch Site.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Lions Bay-Britannia Beach and Woodfibre.
Woodfibre
Locality
Woodfibre, originally Britannia West, was a pulp mill… Woodfibre is situated 6 km northwest of Upper Brittania Paragliding Launch Site.
Upper Brittania Paragliding Launch Site
- Type: Scenic viewpoint
- Categories: tourism, aerial sport, and sports location
- Location: British Columbia, Canada, North America
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Latitude
49.6385° or 49° 38′ 19″ north
Longitude
-123.17623° or 123° 10′ 34″ west
Elevation
720 metres (2,362 feet)
Open location code
84XRJRQF+CG
OpenStreetMap ID
OpenStreetMap feature
sport=free_flying
OpenStreetMap feature
tourism=viewpoint
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights: Petgill Lake and Wonder Wall.
Nearby Places
Places to explore: 99 Trials Association Upper Cabin and 99 Trials Association Lower Cabin.
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