Science North
Science North / Science Nord
A snowflake-shaped science centre built on a fault line beside Ramsey Lake, with a butterfly house, an IMAX theatre and many hands-on exhibits. It is Sudbury's top attraction.
Science North opened in 1984 and is Ontario's second-largest science centre. It consists of two snowflake-shaped buildings connected by a tunnel that passes through the rock. It is built on an ancient earthquake fault beside Ramsey Lake. Inside you will find a tropical butterfly house, exhibits on northern wildlife and nature, live small animals you can touch, a planetarium, an IMAX theatre and many hands-on science displays, making it especially good for families. Admission is from about CAD 30. IMAX and planetarium shows can be bought as a combined ticket, and you should check the official website for current prices. A wooden boardwalk along the lakeshore outside leads to Bell Park.
Opening hours
Daily about 10:00–16:00; extended in summer
Nearby sights
- Ramsey Lake & Bell Park
- Art Gallery of Sudbury
- Dynamic Earth & Big Nickel
- Lake Laurentian Conservation Area
- Kivi Park
- Anderson Farm Museum
- Northern Ontario Railroad Museum & Heritage Centre
- Onaping High Falls & A.Y. Jackson Lookout