PLAN YOUR ULTIMATE ONE-DAY FIELD TRIP TO SCIENCE NORTH
Bring your class to Science North for the entire day! Your visit includes:
- Admission to the four-floor science centre, including admission to the F. Jean MacLeod Butterfly Gallery
- Admission to the digital Planetarium, the first of its kind in Northern Ontario
- Unique multimedia experiences
- A school program of your choice
- A giant-screen IMAX® film with pop and popcorn
- A healthy lunch
PROGRAM LENGTH
All educational experiences are booked in one-hour intervals. School programs are generally 50 minutes in length, with some exceptions. School programs are not offered on weekends, holidays, nor throughout the summer.
Note: The Ultimate One-Day Field Trip is not available in early January.
- School Program — 40–50 minutes
- Object Theatre — 15–30 minutes
- IMAX® Film — 50 minutes
- Planetarium Experience — 50 minutes
PRICING
- Student — $29
- Supervising Adult — $24
- Additional Adult — $39
Supervising adults are those necessary to meet the recommended student/supervisor ratio. Any adults over the recommended ratio will be charged the additional adult rate.
PLANETARIUM
Extend your educational experience into the stars! Your students will be immersed in the sciences of the universe. Led by our scientists, this high-tech, multimedia experience is designed to complement the space curriculum while sparking an interest in the world beyond our planet. Using high-quality imagery and audio, the Planetarium brings to life your students' journey through space.
IMAX®
The Science North IMAX® Theatre has a full library of films to choose from for morning time slots. Schools may also book regularly scheduled films in the afternoon public schedule.
Our selection of IMAX® films include:
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ASTEROID HUNTERS — Venture into deep space for a fascinating look at asteroids, their cosmic origins and the potential threat they pose to our world. Meet asteroid scientists and discover the cutting-edge tools and techniques they use to detect, track and study asteroids. Learn about the impressive technology that may one day protect our planet and find out why science is the only thing that can stop a fatal asteroid strike. Narrated by Star Wars star, Daisy Ridley, this documentary features actual footage and stunning simulations.
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EVEREST — A dramatic, true account of dizzying achievement, Everest follows the expedition of four climbers on their journey to the summit of Everest, just days after the infamous 1996 tragedy in which eight climbers lost their lives in a deadly storm, a story chronicled in Jon Krakauer’s best-selling book, Into Thin Air.
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GREAT BEAR RAINFOREST — Journey to a land of grizzlies, coastal wolves, sea otters and the all-white spirit bear — the rarest bear on earth — in the film, Great Bear Rainforest. Hidden from the outside world, the Great Bear Rainforest is one of the wildest places left on earth.
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HIDDEN PACIFIC — Hidden Pacific profiles some of the Pacific Ocean's most beautiful islands and marine national monuments. The film explores the storied histories of Palmyra, Midway and other atolls through science and human stories.
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INTO NATURE'S WILD — Step off the beaten path and connect to your inner trailblazer in this cross-country journey to some of the most beautiful but little-known landscapes of North America.
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WINGS OVER WATER — Narrated by Michael Keaton, Wings Over Water takes you deep into the prairie wetlands. A largely unknown area of North America that millions of birds and animals call home. A place we need to protect.
FOOD OPTIONS
Your group will be provided a reserved seating area for lunch. Choose lunch from the options as indicated below. Your pre-ordered lunch is prepared and delivered to your group in your reserved seating area.
Note: Vegetarian and gluten-free options are available. Please request at time of booking.
- OPTION 1 — $11 per person (tax included)
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INCLUDES:
- Choice of pepperoni or cheese pizza slice
- Piece of fruit
- Juice or milk
- OPTION 2 — $11 per person (tax included)
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INCLUDES:
- Wrap (choice of ham or turkey) with cheese, lettuce, and tomato (mustard and mayo on the side)
- Fruit
- Cereal bar
- Juice or milk
- OPTION 3 — $11 per person (tax included)
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INCLUDES:
- Cheese, crackers, and cold cuts (can substitute meat with veggies)
- Fruit
- Juice or milk
PAYMENT
A non-refundable deposit of $300 per school group is required to confirm your booking. This deposit is waived for Member schools. Full payment is required upon arrival at Science North or Dynamic Earth. Please bring a cheque, VISA or MasterCard to pay the full amount of the invoice, less your deposit. Cheques are to be made payable to Science North and include your school’s name, invoice number, and visit date.