Northern Ontario's newest family attraction opens April 17. Sudbury's Dynamic Earth explores earth-shattering events that shaped the globe, including volcanic eruptions in Hawaii and earthquakes in Japan.
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Visitors will discover the extraordinary geology of the Sudbury Basin and the strong connection between the mines and the community over the past 120 years.
The opening is scheduled for Easter Weekend, and Dynamic Earth is expected to be extremely busy during its first few days of operation. In order to ensure a quality experience for all visitors, access to Dynamic Earth on April 18, 19 and 20 will be by advance tickets only.
While Science North members will get free admission to Dynamic Earth, they must also reserve tickets for the event.
Tickets are be available now and can be purchased by at the Science North Sales Centre or by phoning Science North at 523-4629.
Dynamic Earth is the largest family attraction built in Northern Ontario since Science North opened in 1984.
The highlight of each visitor's experience will be the Inco Chasm with its multimedia spectacle. People can also travel the globeÂ? monitor volcanic eruptions, and play in the three-level model mine. The underground experience has also been completely redesigned.
The Big Nickel, a Canadian icon, is a significant attraction all on its own. It was temporarily relocated to Science North during construction and will be returned to its home on May 10 for the official opening of
Dynamic Earth.
Dynamic Earth project funding to date includes a $5 million investment from the Ontario government through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC); $2 million from the City of Greater Sudbury; $2 million from Heritage CanadaÂ?s Cultural Spaces Program; $1 million from FedNor; and $950,000 from Human Resources Development Canada (HRDC).
Science North is contributing existing assets with a value of $2.35 million as well as $2 million through the BIG Change campaign.
For more information visit: www.sciencenorth.on.ca
