In an age where technology is getting smaller, Science North is bucking the trend with an exciting conversion to its IMAX® Theatre! The ultimate movie experience is about to get BIGGER and BETTER with the introduction of IMAX® 3D at Science North.
Nothing can bring you closer to the action and adventure than IMAX 3D – the most powerful and immersive 3D movie experience in the world!
Supersize your senses with the sharpest and brightest 3D images projected on a screen that is 5-storeys high and 7-storeys wide. Combine that with 7,600 watts of crystal clear digital surround sound and unobstructed stadium-style seating and you’ll feel as though you are in the movie amidst images that leap right off the screen!
“Science North is vital to Northeastern Ontario’s tourism sector and we are ensuring it remains one of the region’s most viable attractions by supporting the introduction of the North’s first 3D IMAX theatre,” said Sudbury MPP Rick Bartolucci. “By investing in the expansion of Science North attractions, our government is growing the tourism industry for Sudbury and the North.”
“We are honoured to receive $914,000 from the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation to help launch this very exciting renewal project at Science North,” said Jim Marchbank, Science North CEO. “Starting in February 2009, the new Science North 3D IMAX Theatre will open to the public, offering a whole new way to enjoy the IMAX experience. We’ll also be renovating the entire projection booth, remodeling the CTV Atrium and installing a new IMAX screen and new seats.”
Since 1985, The IMAX Experience® in 3D has entertained and enlightened millions of people worldwide. The IMAX 3D camera has been everywhere from the bottom of the ocean, outer space, and back in time to the era of the dinosaurs.
IMAX 3D is the world’s most advanced 3D cinema technology. The Science North IMAX Theatre will be equipped with a dual image projection system – meaning two projectors will be used at one time. A strip of film will run through each projector. The projector lenses will project left-and-right-eye images onto the screen. The polarizing filters on the projector lenses match the polarizing lenses on the special IMAX 3D glasses. The size of the IMAX screen and surround sound also dramatically enhances the 3D effect. The result…you’ll see more, hear more and feel more!
“We are pleased that Science North will now be able to offer its patrons IMAX 3D content, which will allow them to explore and be truly immersed in new places,” added Larry O’Reilly, Executive Vice President of Theatre Development. “Science North is a tremendous asset to Northeastern Ontario, and IMAX is pleased to continue our partnership in this way.”
The Science North IMAX Theatre opened to the public in June 1994 with attendance of over 1.7 million to date. Construction on the new Science North IMAX 3D Theatre is set to begin in January 2009.
Visit sciencenorth.ca/imax for more information and regular updates about The IMAX 3D Experience at Science North. You can also visit the website for current film line-ups and showtimes.
Friday, October 31, 2008
IMAX® 3D BIENTÔT À SCIENCE NORD!
Alors que la technologie s’oriente vers la miniaturisation, Science Nord prend la direction contraire et effectue une transformation complète dans sa salle IMAX®. L’expérience cinématographique ultime deviendra encore PLUS GROSSE et ENCORE MEILLEURE grâce à l’introduction de la technologie IMAX 3D.
Rien ne peut vous rapprocher tant de l’action et de l’aventure que le cinéma IMAX 3D, l’expérience 3D la plus saisissante et la plus réaliste au monde!
Élargissez la capacité de vos sens en regardant des images 3D d’une clarté incomparable, projetées sur un écran de 5 étages de hauteur et 7 étages de largeur, combinées avec un système d’amplification numérique de 7 600 watts et une vue sans obstruction de l’écran. Vous aurez l’impression de vous trouver au beau milieu d’images qui jaillissent de l’écran!
« Science Nord est un élément central du secteur touristique dans le Nord de l’Ontario, et nous nous assurons que cette attraction demeure la plus viable de la région en soutenant financièrement la première salle IMAX 3D du Nord de l’Ontario » a déclaré Rick Bartolucci, député provincial de Sudbury. « En investissant dans le programme d’expansion des attractions de Science Nord, notre gouvernement nourrit la croissance de l’industrie du tourisme dans Sudbury et le Nord de la province. »
« Nous sommes honorés de recevoir un financement de 914 000 $ de la Société du fonds du patrimoine du Nord de l’Ontario. Ce soutien nous aidera à lancer un fascinant projet de renouvellement » a affirmé Jim Marchbank, directeur général de Science Nord. « La nouvelle salle IMAX 3D ouvrira ses portes en février 2009 et offrira une toute nouvelle façon de profiter de l’expérience d’un écran géant. Nous rénoverons la salle de projection et l’Atrium CTV, et nous installerons un nouvel écran et des nouveaux sièges. »
Depuis 1985, l’IMAX Experience® en 3D a diverti et émerveillé des millions de gens à travers le monde. La caméra IMAX 3D s’est rendue partout dans le monde, au fond des océans, dans l’espace et jusqu’à l’époque des dinosaures.
IMAX 3D est la technologie 3D la plus avancée au monde. La salle IMAX sera équipée d’un double système de projection – ce qui signifie que deux projecteurs fonctionneront simultanément. Une pellicule circulera dans chaque projecteur, et les lentilles enverront sur l’écran des images pour l’œil droit et l’œil gauche. Les filtres polarisants des lentilles des projecteurs correspondront aux lentilles polarisantes des lunettes 3D portées par les spectateurs. La taille de l’écran IMAX et le système de son ambiant augmenteront considérablement l’effet 3D. Le résultat …. Vous verrez davantage, vous entendrez davantage, et vous ressentirez davantage!
La salle IMAX de Science Nord a ouvert ses portes en juin 1994 et, depuis cette date, elle a accueilli plus de 1,7 million de spectateurs. Le début des travaux de construction de la nouvelle salle IMAX 3D est prévu pour janvier 2009.
Visitez le site sciencenord.ca/imax pour plus d’information et des mises à jour au sujet de la future attraction IMAX 3D. Vous pouvez aussi visiter le site Web pour afficher la liste des films et l’horaire des représentations.
Élargissez la capacité de vos sens en regardant des images 3D d’une clarté incomparable, projetées sur un écran de 5 étages de hauteur et 7 étages de largeur, combinées avec un système d’amplification numérique de 7 600 watts et une vue sans obstruction de l’écran. Vous aurez l’impression de vous trouver au beau milieu d’images qui jaillissent de l’écran!
« Science Nord est un élément central du secteur touristique dans le Nord de l’Ontario, et nous nous assurons que cette attraction demeure la plus viable de la région en soutenant financièrement la première salle IMAX 3D du Nord de l’Ontario » a déclaré Rick Bartolucci, député provincial de Sudbury. « En investissant dans le programme d’expansion des attractions de Science Nord, notre gouvernement nourrit la croissance de l’industrie du tourisme dans Sudbury et le Nord de la province. »
« Nous sommes honorés de recevoir un financement de 914 000 $ de la Société du fonds du patrimoine du Nord de l’Ontario. Ce soutien nous aidera à lancer un fascinant projet de renouvellement » a affirmé Jim Marchbank, directeur général de Science Nord. « La nouvelle salle IMAX 3D ouvrira ses portes en février 2009 et offrira une toute nouvelle façon de profiter de l’expérience d’un écran géant. Nous rénoverons la salle de projection et l’Atrium CTV, et nous installerons un nouvel écran et des nouveaux sièges. »
Depuis 1985, l’IMAX Experience® en 3D a diverti et émerveillé des millions de gens à travers le monde. La caméra IMAX 3D s’est rendue partout dans le monde, au fond des océans, dans l’espace et jusqu’à l’époque des dinosaures.
IMAX 3D est la technologie 3D la plus avancée au monde. La salle IMAX sera équipée d’un double système de projection – ce qui signifie que deux projecteurs fonctionneront simultanément. Une pellicule circulera dans chaque projecteur, et les lentilles enverront sur l’écran des images pour l’œil droit et l’œil gauche. Les filtres polarisants des lentilles des projecteurs correspondront aux lentilles polarisantes des lunettes 3D portées par les spectateurs. La taille de l’écran IMAX et le système de son ambiant augmenteront considérablement l’effet 3D. Le résultat …. Vous verrez davantage, vous entendrez davantage, et vous ressentirez davantage!
La salle IMAX de Science Nord a ouvert ses portes en juin 1994 et, depuis cette date, elle a accueilli plus de 1,7 million de spectateurs. Le début des travaux de construction de la nouvelle salle IMAX 3D est prévu pour janvier 2009.
Visitez le site sciencenord.ca/imax pour plus d’information et des mises à jour au sujet de la future attraction IMAX 3D. Vous pouvez aussi visiter le site Web pour afficher la liste des films et l’horaire des représentations.
Friday, October 24, 2008
Tunnel of Terror at Dynamic Earth
| Halloween at Dynamic Earth October 23 to 30, 2008 Risk the Tunnel of Terror* . . . if you dare! Board the eerie glass-enclosed elevator and descend 7 storeys into the tunnel and risk it all to retrieve the cursed diamond! (Suggested age: 8 and over.*) |
Thursday, October 16, 2008
CALLING ALL BRAVE SOULS! TUNNEL OF TERROR OPENS THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23RD AT DYNAMIC EARTH!
The Tunnel of Terror, North America’s only underground haunted house, is coming to life (so to speak!) and will be open from October 23rd to 30th at Dynamic Earth, Home of the Big Nickel!
Halloween at Dynamic Earth is supported by EZ Rock 105.3 FM and The Sudbury Star.
Thrill seekers will be taken seven storeys below the earth to see the incredible transformation of the underground mining tour into the Tunnel of Terror. Are you brave enough to be among the first to venture into the tunnel to risk it all for the cursed diamond – a jewel so priceless that thousands of prospectors have lost their lives searching for it?
Please Note: Halloween at Dynamic Earth is a family-friendly event, however, the Tunnel of Terror is not recommended for children under 8.
Please Note: Halloween at Dynamic Earth is a family-friendly event, however, the Tunnel of Terror is not recommended for children under 8.
The Tunnel of Terror is only one component of the overall Halloween experience at Dynamic Earth. Enjoy spooky stories, crafts, face painting, and children’s games for all ages!
Let Dr. Dread horrify you with his latest experiments! Gross out in the gruesome dissection lab! Meet brave witch Hilda and her assistant in the creepy crawlers chamber. Take part in a scavenger hunt, break the spell, and receive a ghastly prize!
Hours of Operation:
Weekdays: 5 to 9 p.m.
Weekends: Noon to 9 p.m.
For more details, visit dynamicearth.ca/Halloween.
Weekdays: 5 to 9 p.m.
Weekends: Noon to 9 p.m.
For more details, visit dynamicearth.ca/Halloween.
Halloween at Dynamic Earth is supported by EZ Rock 105.3 FM and The Sudbury Star.
Please Note:
In order to accommodate the macabre transformation of Dynamic Earth, the centre will be closed next week until it reopens on Thursday, October 23rd.
The regular Dynamic Earth experience is not available during the Halloween event. The last day for the regular Dynamic Earth experience is Sunday, October 19th.
Thursday, October 30th will also mark the last day for the Halloween event and the final day of the 2008 season at Dynamic Earth.
Dynamic Earth reopens in March 2009 for its sixth season. Diamonds – a new Science North special exhibition — will open in the MacLean Engineering Gallery, next spring.
Dynamic Earth reopens in March 2009 for its sixth season. Diamonds – a new Science North special exhibition — will open in the MacLean Engineering Gallery, next spring.
LOCAL AUTHOR TO HOLD BOOK SIGNING SATURDAY AT DYNAMIC EARTH, HOME OF THE BIG NICKEL
A retired Vale Inco miner will be holding a book signing event at Dynamic Earth, Home of the Big Nickel, on Saturday, October 18th from 1 pm to 4 pm. Members of the public, and representatives from the media, are invited to meet the author, Hans Brasch, in person.
Brasch joined Vale Inco in 1952 and retired from the company inn 1992. He has penned a book, Mining Then and Now in the Sudbury Basin, to recount a century of mining in Greater Sudbury through words and photographs, from the past and present.
“In my 40 years working in the mining industry many things have changed. The last 100 years of mining have been even more incredible – going from pick and shovel, to computerized and mechanized mining. This book is a collection of information that I have compiled in order for readers to appreciate these vast achievements.”
Excerpt from the book, Mining Then and Now in the Sudbury Basin, written by Hans Brasch.
Brasch will have some historical mining equipment on display during the book signing. His book is for sale in the Big Nickel Boutique at Dynamic Earth.
This weekend also marks the end of the regular season at Dynamic Earth.
The annual Halloween event, which includes North America’s only underground haunted house – the Tunnel of Terror, will take place from October 23rd to 30th!
In order to accommodate the macabre transformation of Dynamic Earth, the centre will be closed next week until it reopens on Thursday, October 23rd. The regular Dynamic Earth experience is not available during the Halloween event. The last day for the regular Dynamic Earth experience is Sunday, October 19th.
Visit dynamicearth.ca/halloween.
Brasch joined Vale Inco in 1952 and retired from the company inn 1992. He has penned a book, Mining Then and Now in the Sudbury Basin, to recount a century of mining in Greater Sudbury through words and photographs, from the past and present.
“In my 40 years working in the mining industry many things have changed. The last 100 years of mining have been even more incredible – going from pick and shovel, to computerized and mechanized mining. This book is a collection of information that I have compiled in order for readers to appreciate these vast achievements.”
Excerpt from the book, Mining Then and Now in the Sudbury Basin, written by Hans Brasch.
Brasch will have some historical mining equipment on display during the book signing. His book is for sale in the Big Nickel Boutique at Dynamic Earth.
This weekend also marks the end of the regular season at Dynamic Earth.
The annual Halloween event, which includes North America’s only underground haunted house – the Tunnel of Terror, will take place from October 23rd to 30th!
In order to accommodate the macabre transformation of Dynamic Earth, the centre will be closed next week until it reopens on Thursday, October 23rd. The regular Dynamic Earth experience is not available during the Halloween event. The last day for the regular Dynamic Earth experience is Sunday, October 19th.
Visit dynamicearth.ca/halloween.
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
CANADA-WIDE CONTEST KICKS OFF NATIONAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY WEEK AT SCIENCE NORTH
An urgent need to attract students to the Earth sciences is sparking a national contest for Canadian youth. Sponsored by EnCana Corporation and Teck Cominco Limited and in celebration of the International Year of Planet Earth and National Science & Technology Week, the WHERE Challenge is designed to get young people aged 10 – 14 years thinking about what on Earth is in their stuff and WHERE on Earth it comes from. The hope is that by encouraging bright young minds to think about the many ways the Earth’s resources support everyday life, the Challenge will also encourage students to consider Earth sciences as an exciting educational and career opportunity.
Members of the media are invited to the launch of the WHERE Challenge. Join us Tuesday, October 21st at 12 p.m. in the Nature Exchange on the second level of Science North. Local students will also be taking part in the event, exploring the Earth resources that are found in common household items. A scientist will also be on hand to answer questions about looming shortages across the entire Earth sciences sector.
“We’re experiencing growing shortages across our entire profession,” said Canadian Federation of Earth Sciences (CFES) President Ian Young. “The time to attract students to the Earth sciences is now, because the gap between the talent we have and the talent we need is reaching a point where it will begin to affect the Canadian economy.”
“We hope you can join us as we launch this exciting national contest and kick-off National Science and Technology Week at Science North,” said Dr. David Pearson, Science North Science Director. “Inspiring young minds to discover science, and carry it with them throughout their lives is what Science North is all about. We are very excited to promote the opportunity to students and visitors as the WHERE Challenge fits perfectly with that goal.”
For more information about the WHERE Challenge visit www.earthsciencescanada.com.
For more information about Science North visit www.sciencenorth.ca.
UN CONCOURS PANCANADIEN MARQUE LE DÉBUT DE LA SEMAINE NATIONALE DES SCIENCES ET DE LA TECHNOLOGIE À SCIENCE NORD
Le besoin urgent d’attirer des étudiants vers le domaine des sciences de la Terre est à l’origine du concours national destiné aux jeunes Canadiens. Commandité par EnCana Corporation et Teck Cominco Limited, ce concours célèbre l’Année internationale de la planète Terre et la Semaine nationale des sciences et de la technologie. Le WHERE Challenge veut amener les jeunes de 10 à 14 ans à réfléchir sur les matières qui composent les objets qu’ils possèdent, et sur la provenance de ces matières. Le défi veut aussi encourager les jeunes à penser aux nombreuses façons dont les ressources soutiennent leur vie quotidienne. Il veut aussi encourager les élèves à considérer les sciences de la Terre comme une occasion exceptionnelle pour se renseigner et, éventuellement, pour y faire carrière.
Les membres des médias sont invités au lancement du WHERE Challenge qui aura lieu le mardi 21 octobre, à 12 h, dans le secteur du Marché de la nature, au deuxième niveau du centre des sciences. Des élèves participeront également à l’événement et examineront les ressources de la Terre que l’on trouve dans les objets domestiques. Un scientifique répondra aux questions concernant les pénuries de personnel annoncées dans tous les secteurs des sciences de la Terre.
« Nous connaissons une pénurie générale de personnel dans notre profession » a déclaré le président de la Fédération canadienne des sciences de la Terre. « Le temps est donc venu d’attirer les étudiants vers le domaine des sciences de la Terre, parce que l’écart entre les talents que nous avons et les talents dont nous avons besoin est tel que l’économie canadienne commence à en subir les effets. »
« Nous espérons que vous pourrez vous joindre à nous à l’occasion du lancement de ce concours national et de la Semaine nationale des sciences et de la technologie, à Science Nord », a dit le Dr David Pearson, directeur scientifique de Science Nord. « Le premier but de Science Nord est d’inspirer les jeunes à découvrir les sciences et à maintenir un intérêt pour les sciences durant toute leur vie. Nous sommes heureux de promouvoir ce défi auprès des étudiants et des parents parce que cet événement correspond parfaitement au but recherché par Science Nord. »
Pour d’autres renseignements sur WHERE Challenge, visitez le site www.earthsciencescanada.com.
Pour de l’information supplémentaire sur Science Nord, visitez le site www.sciencenorth.ca.
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
THIS THANKSGIVING GIVE BACK WHILE GIVING THANKS
A new national campaign has been launched with the aim of reminding all of us to consider donating our time, talent or treasure to a charitable cause.
The Thanks & Giving Campaign, launched by Imagine Canada in partnership with CanadaHelps.org, Maclean’s magazine and Investors Group, encourages families to start a new Thanksgiving tradition and reflect on which charities matter to them.
Volunteers are the life-blood of any organization, and this also holds true for Science North. Science Centre volunteers dedicate their time in order to ensure that every person who enters our door enjoys a wonderful visitor experience.
Private and public sector donors also play a key role in the enhancement and renewal of experiences within our Science Centre. Science North is a non-profit, registered charitable organization, and relies heavily on the financial support of the community to maintain vibrant and changing exhibits and programming on an ongoing basis.
There are many ways to give that not only help create ongoing learning experiences, but also contribute to your own personal and financial goals.
A small monthly gift can help feed the animals at Science North or bring in butterfly pupae from around the world. A Named Giving contribution is a beautiful way to honour the memory of a loved one, or to have your own family name endure in perpetuity.
Science North and its educational programs significantly benefit the community and all of Northern Ontario, and will serve generations to come.
“It’s my favourite place! My grandchildren were educated at Science North, so whenever special events come up, I like to give back. Five of my grandchildren have their picture on a butterfly in support of the F. Jean MacLeod Butterfly Gallery, and my son’s name is on a brick at Dynamic Earth. I’m also hoping to make a donation in honour of Science North’s upcoming 25th anniversary.”
Emmy Frank, Science North volunteer for nearly 12 years
If you would like to join the Thanks & Giving tradition visit thanksandgiving.ca and donate to Science North, or any other chosen cause, through Canada’s online giving portal CanadaHelps.org.
For more information about Science North visit sciencenorth.ca.
The Thanks & Giving Campaign, launched by Imagine Canada in partnership with CanadaHelps.org, Maclean’s magazine and Investors Group, encourages families to start a new Thanksgiving tradition and reflect on which charities matter to them.
Volunteers are the life-blood of any organization, and this also holds true for Science North. Science Centre volunteers dedicate their time in order to ensure that every person who enters our door enjoys a wonderful visitor experience.
Private and public sector donors also play a key role in the enhancement and renewal of experiences within our Science Centre. Science North is a non-profit, registered charitable organization, and relies heavily on the financial support of the community to maintain vibrant and changing exhibits and programming on an ongoing basis.
There are many ways to give that not only help create ongoing learning experiences, but also contribute to your own personal and financial goals.
A small monthly gift can help feed the animals at Science North or bring in butterfly pupae from around the world. A Named Giving contribution is a beautiful way to honour the memory of a loved one, or to have your own family name endure in perpetuity.
Science North and its educational programs significantly benefit the community and all of Northern Ontario, and will serve generations to come.
“It’s my favourite place! My grandchildren were educated at Science North, so whenever special events come up, I like to give back. Five of my grandchildren have their picture on a butterfly in support of the F. Jean MacLeod Butterfly Gallery, and my son’s name is on a brick at Dynamic Earth. I’m also hoping to make a donation in honour of Science North’s upcoming 25th anniversary.”
Emmy Frank, Science North volunteer for nearly 12 years
If you would like to join the Thanks & Giving tradition visit thanksandgiving.ca and donate to Science North, or any other chosen cause, through Canada’s online giving portal CanadaHelps.org.
For more information about Science North visit sciencenorth.ca.
Monday, October 6, 2008
Animals of the Great Lakes Coming to Science North Thanksgiving Weekend!
This Thanksgiving weekend families will have the chance to get up-close to wildlife! Zooz, a nature park located in the Niagara region, is bringing an exciting, hands-on outreach event to Science North on October 11th and 12th. Visitors will be able to view, interact with, and touch a caribou, a Golden Eagle, a skunk and a Turkey vulture! All of these species are native to the Great Lakes region.
Public presentations featuring Animals of the Great Lakes will be held in the Inco Cavern. Presentations are free for Science North Members and included with Science Centre admission! Showtimes are as follows:
Saturday, October 11th – 11 a.m & 12:30 p.m.
Sunday, October 12th – 11 a.m., 1 p.m. & 2:30 p.m.
The Animals of the Great Lakes show features an informal lecture about the animals, their ecology and conservation issues, followed by a question and answer session and the opportunity to touch the animals! Interactive programs like these have proven effective in increasing knowledge and positive attitudes about these birds and animals, and their conservation.
Visitors can complement their Animals of the Great Lakes experience with a screening of the Science North produced IMAX® film Mysteries of the Great Lakes, which showcases the story of the lake sturgeon, the Bald Eagle and the woodland caribou.
The Animals of the Great Lakes presentation is supported by the provincial government through the Ministry of Tourism Celebrate Ontario program.
Visit sciencenorth.ca/animals.
North America's Only Underground Haunted House!
Get your Halloween thrills at Dynamic Earth, North America’s only underground Tunnel of Terror!
Board the eerie glass-enclosed elevator and descend 7 storeys into the tunnel and risk it all to retrieve the cursed diamond! (Suggested age: 8 and over)
Let Dr. Dread horrify you with his latest experiments! Gross out in the gruesome dissection lab! Meet brave witch Hilda and her assistant in the creepy crawlers chamber. Take part in a scavenger hunt, break the spell, and receive a ghastly prize!
Enjoy spooky stories, crafts for all ages, face painting, and children’s games!
Visit dynamicearth.ca/halloween.
Dynamic Earth, Home of the Big Nickel is a Science North attraction!
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