A.Y.
Jackson Lookout
Visit the falls that once inspired A.Y. Jackson, one of Canada's renowned Group of Seven artists. The Site overlooks High Falls, a waterfall formed by the Onaping River that cascades 150 feet into the Sudbury basin. You will find a travel information centre, washroom facilities and a picnic area. For more information call 705 522 0104
Greater Sudbury Heritage Museums
Anderson Farm Museum, Flour Mill Museum, Copper Cliff Museum, Musee Rayside-Balfour Museum and the Northern Ontario Railroad Museum make up the 5 Greater Sudbury Heritage Museums. Real People, Real Stories. For more information check out www.sudburymuseums.ca
Centre Franco-Ontarien de Folklore
Founded by Father Germain Lemieux, the Centre Franco-Ontarien de Folklore features an impressive variety of historical articles and the world's largest collections of Franco-Ontarien historical books, documents, songs and tales. By appointment only. For information call 705-675-8986.
Cortina Boat Cruise
Relax on a one-hour cruise of Ramsey Lake, Canada's largest city-contained
lake. The Cortina leaves the Science North dock daily from June
to late September. The boat is fully enclosed and is restroom
equipped. Licensed bar and snacks available. For more information
call 705-522-3700 or toll free 1-800-461-4898.
Le Théâtre
du Nouvel-Ontario
Le Théâtre du Nouvel-Ontario presents bright, fresh
productions by Franco-Ontarien and Québécois playwrights,
as well as special cabaret offerings, in a versatile black-box
style setting the season runs from October to May. For information
call 705-525-5606.
Sudbury Racetrack
They're off! Exciting live and teletheatre harness racing every Wednesday and Saturday, from May until October. The Sudbury Racetrack is open daily. For information call 705-855-9001.
Science North
Explore the fun side of science in your everyday life at Northern Ontario's most popular family attraction. 'Fly like the Wind' in Wings Over North, a 4D bush plane adventure film with special effects in an underground rock-walled cavern. Pet a porcupine, a beaver or a flying squirrel! Meet Enright, a rough-legged hawk, or step into a paradise of hundreds of free -flying tropical butterflies in the F.Jean MacLeod Butterfly Gallery. Learn about geology, astronomy, human physiology and more with the help of Science North's friendly "Bluecoats" andunique, hands-on exhibits. Visit Fatal Attraction (Oct. 6/07-Jan. 6/08, a special exhibition that takes a playful look at the language of love in the animal kingdom. Even youg children will have a blast in the TD Canada Trust Toddler's Treehouse learn and play are. For tickets and information visit sciencenorth.ca, or call (705) 523-4629 or 1-800-461-4898.
Science North's IMAX® Theatre
The IMAX® Theatre features giant screen adventures on a 5-story screen with a 7600-watt surround system of digital sound, creating siights and sounds so real you'll believe you're part of the action. Advance tickets are recommended. For tickets and information visit sciencenorth.ca/imas, or call (705)523-IMAX(4929) or 1-800-461-4898.
Virtual Voyages Adventure Ride
Fasten your seatbelt and prepare for the ride of your life as motion simulator technology moves you in sync to action packed adventures on the big screen. For tickets and information visit sciencenorth.ca or call (705) 523-4629 or 1-800-461-4898
100 Ramsey Lake Road
Sudbury, ON
P3E 5S9
Telephone: (705) 523-4629
Toll Free: 1-800-461-4898
Web Site: sciencenorth.ca .
Dynamic Earth
Named one of the top 10 summer attraction in Canada, Dynamic Earth offers visitors an up-close look at mining and the geological forces that continually shape the earth. Dedscend 7-storeys underground in a glass-enclosed elevator, while watching an all-new state of-the-art multimedia show projected onto rock wall and moving screens. Don a miner's hat for an unforgettable underground tour and witness the transformation mining has undergone over the past 100 years. Back on surface catch exciting high-definition digital films in the brand new 125-seat Atlas Copco Theatre. Play with a giant three-tonne granite globe that even a child can rotate using the magic of water! Explore two galleries full of fascinating interactive exhibits and groundbreaking multimedia. Take your picture next to the famous Big Nickel!
Open March-October
122 Big Nickel Road (physical address)
100 Ramsey Lake Road (mailing address)
Susbury, On
P3E 5S9
Telephone: (705) 523-4629
Toll Free: 1-800-461-4898
Web Site: dynamicearth.ca
Dinosaur
Valley Mini Golf
Inaugural Tourismn Federation of Ontario's Innovation winner, nominated by Attractions Ontario.
20 skelton dinosaurs, 6 courses, total 54 holes. Open May-Sept 8th.
E-Gift certificates online. Credit cards accepted. Group packages online.
3316 St.Laurent St. (On valley View Rd)
Tel: 705-897-6302. Email: jrainville@can.rogers.com Website: www.dinosaursudbury.com
Walking & Hiking Trails
Bell Park
Situated on the shores of Ramsey Lake, Bell Park and the Bell Park Amphitheatre provide a scenic venue for musical and cultural events throughout the summer. The Ramsey Lake walkway links the park to Science North. For more information call.
Lake Laurentian Conservation Area
Lake Laurentian Conservation Area offers
55 km/34 miles of well-marked hiking and biking trails. Explore
the magnificent flora and fauna of the Region including a wetlands
area created by Ducks Unlimited. Don't forget your camera. For
more information call 705-674-3271.
Art Galleries
Art
Gallery of Sudbury
Housed in the mansion of early lumber magnate William J. Bell,
the Art Gallery of Sudbury presents exhibitions of historical
and contemporary Canadian art. Exhibits change regularly. For
information call 705-674-3271
La Galerie du Nouvel-Ontario
Located on Elgin Street. The gallery presents contemporary and
explorative art by artists from across Canada. Free admission.
For information call 705-673-4927.
Stopciati Gallery
Located in Sudbury, the Stopciati. Gallery features the works of local artist John J. Stopciati and other Northern Ontario artists. Northern Ontario has dominated the subjects painted by John, in which powerful, panoramic landscapes express the magnitude and the delicacy of nature. Open business hours or by appointment after hours. Free admission. For more information call 673-9147. Email: info@johnstopciati.com
In addition to camping, sailing or canoeing, summer is the time for festivals. Make the most of the Northern Lights Festival Boréal, one of Canada's premier folk festivals. Take in the Blueberry Festival, and tantalize your taste buds at the Canadian Garlic Festival.
Northern
Lights Festival Boréal
July 4, 5 and 6, Bell Park, Sudbury
Since 1972 there has been magic in the air in downtown Sudbury, thanks to Northern Lights Festival Boreal - Canada's longest running multicultural outdoors festival. Imagine sunshine glinting off the waters of Ramsey Lake, people strolling along the boardwalk at water's edge, visiting with crafters and vendors, surrounded by the bustle and excitement of a festival.
Imagine the delicious intimacy of relaxing on the grass just a few feet away, watching muscians and artists do what they love to do - make magic!
Join us for a truly magic weekend of music, visual arts, crafts, dance and poetry.
For more information call (705) 674-5512
B
lueberry Festival
During the third week of July the Region is buzzing with activities
related to Sudbury's naturally grown berry, free for the picking:
pie eating contests, pancake breakfasts, garden teas, Blueberry
Hill climbs, tours of the Blueberry Den (home of Sudbury Bear),
special restaurant menus and much more.
For more information, call 705-674-4030
Canadian Garlic Festival
The humble but treasured garlic bulb is celebrated with savoury
foods, lively music, dance performances, children's activities,
a recipe cook-off and Saturday evening cabaret.
For more information, call 705-673-7404
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