Dear Readers,
My name is Sara and I’m a summer student working for Sudbury Tourism. I’m looking forward to working here this summer because it is a true pleasure to be promoting Sudbury to the rest of the world. I genuinely believe Sudbury is an amazing city!
During the first couple of days of work my fellow coworker, Jenna, and I were sent out like tourists to enjoy the sights and attractions of the city. Our first stop is Science North, one of Sudbury’s main attractions and our personal favorite. I used to visit this place at least once a month when I was younger. There are so many neat and fun things to do and see.
We started the day with the 4D film Wings Over the North in the Cavern Theatre. It is a short 20 min film directed by Sudbury Resident, David Lickley. We both agree that it is a must see when visiting Science North! The film brought us on a thrilling adventure on a bush plane flying through the Northern landscape. Not only were we watching the film in 3D but we were able to feel the rumble of the engine and the movements of the plane from our seat, with a few other added surprises. The film educated us on the history of bush planes in Canada and the life of a bush plane pilot. It was a great start to the day!
Jenna and I continued our tour to the 2nd floor which is known for its exotic creatures and the nature exchange. There were many aquariums housing creatures from around the world such as centipedes, tarantulas and scorpions. We even had the chance to hold a cockroach! That used to be a terrifying thought until I was told that they don’t bite, carry diseases or move around on your hand that much. We were also told that Science North will be receiving a Vinegaroon, an insect that looks like a scorpion but sprays vinegar from its tail. We visited the butterfly gallery and were surrounded by beautifully coloured, live butterflies. We were told that some people are even lucky enough to catch one emerging from its cocoon! Lastly, we viewed the Nature Exchange, a collection of rocks, shells, shark teeth, snake skin and anything you can find naturally made. To bring an item home, from the collection, you must bring in items you find yourself in nature. You earn points with each item you bring in and all the items in the Science North collection are given point values, to ensure that you make a fair trade. Jenna and I then made our way up to the third floor.
We then came to the 4th and last floor of the building. It features the new object theatre 'Club Genome' which quickly became my favourite part of the floor. The presentation took us through an engaging story of the inner workings of a human cell in action, while being surrounded by high-tempo music and vibrant lights. Having come from an extensive scientific background, i was able to appreciate the clarity and simplicity with which the complex material was presented. There wasn't a moment I wasn't captivated, even though I have already learned this information multiple times. Its sure to grab the attention of people of all ages and develop their interest in cells, DNA and genetic science. The fourth floor also featured exhibits on k'nex robotics, space and the anatomy of human bodies!
My name is Sara and I’m a summer student working for Sudbury Tourism. I’m looking forward to working here this summer because it is a true pleasure to be promoting Sudbury to the rest of the world. I genuinely believe Sudbury is an amazing city!
During the first couple of days of work my fellow coworker, Jenna, and I were sent out like tourists to enjoy the sights and attractions of the city. Our first stop is Science North, one of Sudbury’s main attractions and our personal favorite. I used to visit this place at least once a month when I was younger. There are so many neat and fun things to do and see.
We started the day with the 4D film Wings Over the North in the Cavern Theatre. It is a short 20 min film directed by Sudbury Resident, David Lickley. We both agree that it is a must see when visiting Science North! The film brought us on a thrilling adventure on a bush plane flying through the Northern landscape. Not only were we watching the film in 3D but we were able to feel the rumble of the engine and the movements of the plane from our seat, with a few other added surprises. The film educated us on the history of bush planes in Canada and the life of a bush plane pilot. It was a great start to the day!
Jenna and I continued our tour to the 2nd floor which is known for its exotic creatures and the nature exchange. There were many aquariums housing creatures from around the world such as centipedes, tarantulas and scorpions. We even had the chance to hold a cockroach! That used to be a terrifying thought until I was told that they don’t bite, carry diseases or move around on your hand that much. We were also told that Science North will be receiving a Vinegaroon, an insect that looks like a scorpion but sprays vinegar from its tail. We visited the butterfly gallery and were surrounded by beautifully coloured, live butterflies. We were told that some people are even lucky enough to catch one emerging from its cocoon! Lastly, we viewed the Nature Exchange, a collection of rocks, shells, shark teeth, snake skin and anything you can find naturally made. To bring an item home, from the collection, you must bring in items you find yourself in nature. You earn points with each item you bring in and all the items in the Science North collection are given point values, to ensure that you make a fair trade. Jenna and I then made our way up to the third floor.
From the winding ramp that leads to the 3rd floor we stopped to take in the gorgeous view of Ramsey Lake. The 3rd floor is home to many Canadian animals. We saw the legendary beaver and the porcupine named Quillan, animals that you may get to pet and see out of their habitat. We also saw many frogs, snakes and turtles. A personal favorite, is the soil erosion simulator. It is a giant tub of sand we built streams and dams in. We turned on the water at the top of the tub and watched the way naturally flowing water shapes hills and valleys in the sand. We also got to see exhibits on the water cycle and the growth process of trees. On our way up to the 4th floor we stopped into the Discovery Theatre where we saw a scientist doing a demonstration with a rattle snake. This theater has demonstrations running often throughout the day, ranging from animal demonstrations to exploding science experiments!
We then came to the 4th and last floor of the building. It features the new object theatre 'Club Genome' which quickly became my favourite part of the floor. The presentation took us through an engaging story of the inner workings of a human cell in action, while being surrounded by high-tempo music and vibrant lights. Having come from an extensive scientific background, i was able to appreciate the clarity and simplicity with which the complex material was presented. There wasn't a moment I wasn't captivated, even though I have already learned this information multiple times. Its sure to grab the attention of people of all ages and develop their interest in cells, DNA and genetic science. The fourth floor also featured exhibits on k'nex robotics, space and the anatomy of human bodies!
After going through all the floors of exhibits Jenna and I still had the special feature exhibit of the summer, 'Creatures of the Abyss'. It was a great exhibit filled with very hands-on displays! We were impressed right from the start with the life-sized model of a colossal squid! The exhibit is committed to the presentation of the mysterious creatures of the ocean and the discoveries scientists are in the process of making. This exhibit is sure to captivate the curiosity of an audience at any age.
Science North is proud to be wheel chair accessible to all exhibits. It is surrounded by lovely grounds, perfect for a midday picnic looking out onto Ramsey lake and the yacht club. There is a wonderful board walk that starts at Science North and follows the shoreline all the way to the beach at Bell Park, which is perfect for an evening stroll.
Jenna and I had a great day filled with activities! It's a pleasure to be encouraging the use of a Science Centre that I strongly believe is an awesome place!
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