The Science of Hockey
June 9 - 10, 2007
Join us for a celebration of Canada’s favorite winter pastime! Discover the science of making the perfect ice and the physics of an excellent slap-shot. Design your own goalie mask and enter to win tickets to a Senators game.
Communication Celebration
June 23 - 24, 2007
Explore the technology that we use to keep in touch from amateur radio and
traditional telephone to today’s cellular gizmos! Watch as the Ottawa Valley Amateur
Radio Club tests out North American emergency systems.
Celebrate Canada
Canadian Multiculturalism Day June 27, 2007
National Aboriginal Day Celebrations **June 16 2007
Leading up to Canada Day, we celebrate the communities that make up our diverse
nation. Join the celebration with the games, music and technologies of various
cultures. Hear traditional legends in the inflatable Planetarium, enjoy a drumming
and throat singing performance, or be a guest as new Canadians take their oath of
citizenship.
** note that the official National Aboriginal Day is June 21.
Extinguishing Danger: Fighting Fire with Technology
July 7 - 8, 2007
Explore the technology of fire prevention and fire fighting at this special community
event. Meet some of the heroes working as fire fighters in your community. See
special demonstrations by fire crews, or visit the fire safety house and learn how to
spot fire hazards in your own home.
Festival of Technology
July 19 - 21
The Museum celebrates its 40th anniversary with a technology extravaganza! Enjoy demonstrations of over 20 hidden treasures from the collection. Take a behind-the-scenes tour of the collection facility, or try your hand at print making and solar observing (weather permitting). From motorcycles to engines to telescopes, this indoor/outdoor event is fun for the whole family.
Summer Circus Celebration
July 24, 25, 26, 2007
Explore both the science and fun of the circus: Discover the physics of popular amusements such as roller coasters, the dunk tank and bumper cars. Special guest circus performers add a festive element to the event.
All Aboard! Railway Fun
August 11 - 12, 2007
Explore the past, present and future of Canada’s rail industry!
Take a trip on the Shay locomotive, see spike making demonstrations, and learn
more about the people who worked on the rails when you meet one of the Science
and Technology Players.
Exploring the Waterways
August 18 – 19, 2007
Ahoy mateys! Join the celebration of lighthouses and all things nautical: Take a
guided tour of the Cape North Lighthouse (weather permitting), enjoy lively Celtic
music, and try out activities related to the science of boating and navigation.
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