Dynamic Earth & Big Nickel
Dynamic Earth
A science centre focused on mining and earth sciences, with underground mine tours and the 9-metre-tall Big Nickel as its city landmark at the entrance.
Dynamic Earth is run by Science North and focuses on geology and mining. Visitors take an elevator down about 20 metres into a simulated underground mine, where a guide explains how nickel mining in Sudbury has evolved over the past century. There is also a multimedia theatre, interactive exhibits and an outdoor science playground. The Big Nickel at the entrance is a replica of a Canadian five-cent coin, about 9 metres in diameter, built in 1964. It is Sudbury's most photographed landmark, and you can take photos for free. The venue opens seasonally, and tickets can be combined with Science North.
Opening hours
Seasonal, about 10:00–16:00
Nearby sights
- Science North
- Ramsey Lake & Bell Park
- Art Gallery of Sudbury
- Kivi Park
- Lake Laurentian Conservation Area
- Anderson Farm Museum
- Northern Ontario Railroad Museum & Heritage Centre
- Onaping High Falls & A.Y. Jackson Lookout