• Discovering Dinosaurs!

University of Alberta paleontologist, Philip Currie, was part of the team that recently unveiled the biggest meat-eating dinosaur known to have walked the earth. Named Mapusaurus rosea, this new species measured up to 12.5 metres in length. The remains, found in a 100-year-old stone in southern Argentina, took five years to excavate. Closer to home, dino-lovers can uncover their own pre-historic facts at dino-attractions listed in Find a Museum. These include the Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History, Montreal’s Redpath Museum, the Royal Saskatchewan Museum, the Royal Tyrrell Museum, and many more. According to the new Random House Dinosaur Travel Guide, they rank among the best in the world. Online, you can also try your hand at the Trace Fossil Mystery or Dig This! The Cretaceous Period.

• Canada's Capital Museums Passport Now Available!

Ottawa-Gatineau offers some of the best museum destinations in Canada for kids, youth and adults - whether you’re interested in arts, dinosaurs, technology, nature or science, this new initiative will interest you!

Canada’s Capital Museums Passport provides a unique and exciting way to explore 10 museums in seven days from June 2006 until December 2007!

Visitors and local residents in Canada’s Capital will benefit from a discount on the admission price to 10 hot cultural attractions.  Valid for 7 days from your first museum visit, this passport also entitles you to 20% off a Theatre, Dance or Orchestra performance at the National Arts Centre.

Get your own Museum Passport today!

For more information: www.virtualmuseum.ca/passport

• Canada Savings Bonds - 60 Years of Creating Opportunities

The Virtual Museum of Canada is proud to mark the 60th anniversary of Canada Savings Bonds through the launch of a new virtual exhibit entitled Exploring 60 Years of Creating Opportunities. Created by Canada Savings Bonds in collaboration with the Bank of Canada’s Currency Museum, this exhibit brings to life the history of Canada Savings Bonds and how it has created opportunities for Canadians through the years.

Canada Savings Bonds are a unique Canadian icon that not only contribute to the Canadian economy, but also helps Canadians of all ages to save and meet their financial goals. The exhibit’s layout style and archival footage presents interviews and photographs featuring authentic Canadian items from three different eras – 1940s, 1970s and 2000 and beyond. Visitors to the exhibit can also check out a featured interview with Mrs. Jean Spear, a Canadian War Bride.

Take some time to visit Exploring 60 Years of Creating Opportunities at the VMC today or to learn more about Canada Savings Bonds at www.csb.gc.ca!