NORTHERN ONTARIO SCIENCE FESTIVALS
Northern Ontario Science Festivals are proud to have been recognized for Best Program – Large Institution by the Canadian Association of Science Centres. Watch the acceptance video:
sault ste. marie science festival
Coming Soon: the 9th annual Sault Ste. Marie Science Festival!
To stay in touch during the year, please follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/SSMSciFest
2022 Science Festival Events:
- IT'S NOT ROCKET SCIENCE! TRIVIA NIGHT
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To kick start the Science Festival, the Sault Ste. Marie Public Library will be hosting a science trivia night! Not a science buff? That’s no problem – after all, it’s not rocket science!
Join us on Tuesday, June 14 at the North Branch Library, 232C Northern Avenue. Doors open at 6:30pm with trivia running from 7:00pm to 9:00pm. Space is limited, so buy your tickets soon to avoid disappointment! Tickets are available for purchase at the James L. McIntyre Centennial Library or North Branch: $15.00 each or $50.00 for a team of four.
This is a 19+ event with prizes and a cash bar.
Date: Tuesday, June 14, 2022
Time: 7:00pm (doors open at 6:30pm)
Location: Sault Ste. Marie Public Library, North Branch
Cost: $15 per person or $50 for a team of four - (ARTIE) ADVANCED RESEARCH TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION EXPO
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This annual event is offered by the Sault Ste. Marie Innovation Centre to elementary school students from Grades 1 to Grade 8. Students will participate virtually in hands-on activities, demonstrations and presentations featuring a wide variety of science exhibitors, all with the opportunity to meet and interact with scientists in the fields including biology, environmental sciences, computer sciences, robotics and technology, and so much more!
Date: Thursday, June 16, 2022
Time: 9:30am to 3:00pm
Registration: Registration is available to school groups only. For more information, contact scifest [at] sciencenorth.carel=" noopener" target="_blank" - SCIENCE CARNIVAL AT THE GREAT NORTHERN ONTARIO ROADSHOW SAULT STE. MARIE
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The Science Carnival provides families with the opportunity to participate in engaging and fun science, innovation, and technology activities. Visit with exhibitors showcasing hands-on presentations, labs and attractions, all using local and global science concepts and engineering principles.
This year the Science Carnival is teaming up with The Great Northern Ontario Roadshow – a two-day community event featuring vendors, fun family activities, local natural wonders, science, and entertainment.For more information about The Great Northern Ontario Roadshow, visit gnor.sciencenorth.ca
Two unforgettable events, one city, countless amazing memories!
Date: Saturday, June 18 and Sunday, June 19, 2022
Location: The Canal District
Time: 10am to 4pm
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For any questions regarding the festival, if you are interested in sponsoring the festival, or would like to be considered as an exhibitor, you may contact us at: scifest [at] sciencenorth.ca
Thunder Bay Science Festival
Thank you for joining us for the 11th annual Thunder Bay Science Festival! Congratulations to all of our partners on a successful weekend of science, innovation and fun!
2023 Science Festival Events:
- SCIENCE AT SNOWDAY ON THE WATERFRONT
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Come visit Science Festival partners at SnowDay on the Waterfront! This annual event organized by the City of Thunder Bay is a great way to get outside for some fun this Family Day weekend. For additional SnowDay information visit: thunderbay.ca/en/recreation/snowday.aspx
Date: Monday, February 20, 2023
Time: 12:00pm–5:00pm
Location: Festival Area – Marina Park
Cost: FREE - CODING FOR CAREERS
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Get inspired to pursue a career in STEM by participating in Science North’s Coding for Careers series! Learn about the diverse professionals who use coding or digital skills in their careers via a live interview by our bluecoat and an opportunity for open Q&A.
Presented in English and French
Date: Tuesday, February 21, 2023
Location: Online
Registration: FREE! Registration for high school students and school groups — please email us at breanna.pyott [at] sciencenorth.carel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" for registration details. - NERD NITE
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Join us for an exciting night of nerding out at Sleeping Giant Brewing Company. Entertaining speakers, science experiments, and knowledge-testing trivia with Trivia-Master Dave await!
Presented in English
Date: Thursday, February 23, 2023
Time: 7:00pm–9:00pm
Location: Sleeping Giant Brewing Company
Cost: FREE - NORTHERN ONTARIO YOUTH CLIMATE ACTION SUMMIT
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Students from grades 9 to 12 are invited to this two-day interactive conference to learn, be inspired, and take action on climate change. On day one students will hear from speakers and participate in interactive workshops and on day two students will get out into their community to participate in an action project and begin forming their own Climate Action Plan to implement in their school or community.
Date: Wednesday, February 22 and Thursday, February 23, 2023
Location: Fort William Historical Park
Registration: Special (FREE!) registration for school groups only — please email us at grace.schmidt [at] sciencenorth.carel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" for registration details. - SCIENCE CARNIVAL
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This one-day community event provides families with the opportunity to participate in engaging and fun science, innovation, and technology activities. Visit with exhibitors showcasing hands-on presentations, labs and attractions, all using local and global science concepts and engineering principles. Also, enjoy spectacular live science shows and entertainment.
Date: Saturday, February 25, 2023
Time: 11:00am–4:00pm
Location: The Heritage building on the CLE grounds
Cost: FREE
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For any questions regarding the festival, if you are interested in sponsoring the festival, or would like to be considered as an exhibitor, you may contact us at: nicholas.barclay [at] sciencenorth.ca.
NORTH BAY SCIENCE FESTIVAL
Thank you for joining us for the 5th annual North Bay Science Festival! Congratulations to all of our partners on a successful weekend of science, innovation and fun!
2022 Science Festival Events:
- FIRST GATEWAY CONFERENCE: 1305 STEM DAY
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This conference is for anyone who loves to build Lego contraptions, coding, robotics driving robots, and learning! Please join the 1305 Team for a day of fun and prizes. This event is for students in grades 7 to 12 and has a $20 admission cost that includes lunch.
For more information and registration, go to team1305.org/stemday.
Date: Saturday, October 22, 2022
Time: 9:30am–4:30pm
Location: Canadore College, 60 Commerce Crescent, Room E208, North Bay, ON, P1B 8K9
Cost: $20 (admission cost that includes lunch!) - PUMPKIN HUNT
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We invite you to a pumpkin hunt! Join us for horse carriage rides, pumpkin colouring, bowling, maze, food, and family games in Champlain Park.
Date: Saturday, October 22, 2022
Time: 11am–2pm
Location: Champlain Park, North Bay, ON, P1A 2J3 - SCIENCE TRIVIA NIGHT AT CECIL'S
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Join us for a night of Science Trivia at Cecil’s Brewhouse and Kitchen! Hosted by the amazing John Miller, grab a tablet and some friends for a night of bonus questions, lightning rounds, guess the species and…science! Don’t worry, you do not have to be an Einstein to enjoy this event!
Date: Thursday, October 27, 2022
Time: 7:30pm–9:30pm
Location: Cecil’s Brewhouse and Kitchen, 300 Wyld Street, North Bay, ON, P1B 8K3 - FALL CURIOSITY HIKE
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Spend some time with Lucy, local naturalist and mushroom lover, and honour the way everything in the forest is shifting seasons to prepare for winter. Take time to explore the ways dynamic forest ecosystems and their web of connections can teach us how to connect with each other and expand our relationship with nature.
Attire: dress for the weather! You may also enjoy binoculars or a camera, however, nothing but curiosity and attention are mandatory!
Date: Friday, October 28, 2022
Time: 1pm–2pm
Location: (Monastary Trails) Nipissing University, 100 College Drive, North Bay, ON, P1B 8L7 - SPOOKY SCIENCE CARNIVAL
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This one-day community event provides families with the opportunity to participate in engaging and fun science, innovation, and technology activities. This year, we're adding a spooktacular twist! Visit with exhibitors showcasing halloween themed hands-on presentations, labs and attractions, all using local and global science concepts and engineering principles. Also, enjoy spectacular live science shows and entertainment.
Date: Saturday, October 29, 2022
Time: 11am–4pm
Location: 29 Duxford Road, Hornell Heights, ON, P0H 1P0
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For any questions regarding the festival, if you are interested in sponsoring the festival, or would like to be considered as an exhibitor, you may contact us at: harper.gilbert [at] sciencenorth.ca
KENORA SCIENCE FESTIVAL
Thank you for joining us for the 3rd annual Kenora Science Festival! Congratulations to all of our partners on a successful weekend of science, innovation and fun!
2022 Science Festival Events:
- INDIGENOUS INGENUITY SCHOOL PROGRAMS
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Bring your students to the Lake of the Woods Discovery Centre to explore the new Science North travelling exhibit, Indigenous Ingenuity: Timeless Inventions, in Kenora for a limited time! Class visits include time to explore the exhibit and a curriculum-linked workshop with a Science North Bluecoat. For more information on the Indigenous Ingenuity travelling exhibit, please visit here.
Date: Monday, September 19 through Friday, September 23, 2022
Location: Lake of the Woods Discovery Centre
Registration: School visits to the Indigenous Ingenuity exhibit can be booked by contacting the Lake of the Woods Discovery Centre at tourism [at] kenora.ca - SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY SCHOOL PROGRAMS
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Science North Bluecoats will be visiting Kenora area schools with hands-on science programs designed to bring science and technology to life! Students from Kindergarten to Grade 8 will participate in curriculum-linked programs that will get them excited and engaged with science and technology.
Date: Monday, September 19 through Friday, September 23, 2022
Registration: Special registration for schools only, contact us at scifest [at] sciencenorth.ca for more information - SCIENCE AT THE MARKET
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The Matiowski Farmers’ Market is getting an extra dose of science! Join Science North Bluecoats and other Science Festival partners for giveaways, demonstrations, activities, and displays as you shop during the Wednesday Farmer’s Market.
Date: Wednesday, September 21, 2022
Time: 8:30am to 2:00pm
Location: Whitecap Pavilion - BRAIN TAP
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What’s better than beer and science? Join us at Lake of the Woods Brewery Taproom for an evening of entertaining science speakers, science experiments, and a touch of trivia!
Date: Wednesday, September 21, 2022
Location: Lake of the Woods Brewing Company Taproom
Time: 7:00pm - NORTHERN ONTARIO YOUTH CLIMATE ACTION SUMMIT
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Students from grades 7 to 12 are invited to this two-day interactive conference to learn, be inspired, and take action on climate change. On day one student will hear from speakers and participate in interactive workshops and on day two students will get out into their community to participate in an action project and begin forming their own Climate Action Plan to implement in their school or community.
Date: Wednesday, September 21 and Thursday, September 22, 2022
Location: Check back soon for our conference location!
Registration: Special (FREE!) registration for school groups only — please email us at scifest [at] sciencenorth.ca for registration detailsSUPPORTED BY
- SCIENCE TRIVIA NIGHT AT BOB'S BURGER BAR
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Join the Young Professionals Network at Bob’s Burger Bar and show off your science smarts with three rounds of sensational science related trivia. And don’t worry, you don’t have to be Einstein to enjoy this event!
Date: Thursday, September 22, 2022
Location: Bob's Burger Bar
Time: 7:00pm to 9:00pm - SCIENCE CARNIVAL
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This one-day community event provides families with the opportunity to participate in engaging and fun science, innovation, and technology activities. Visit with exhibitors showcasing hands-on presentations, labs and attractions, all using local and global science concepts and engineering principles. Also, enjoy spectacular live science shows and entertainment.
Date: Saturday, September 24, 2022
Location: Whitecap Pavilion
Time: 11:00am to 4:00pm
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For any questions regarding the festival, if you are interested in sponsoring the festival, or would like to be considered as an exhibitor, you may contact us at: scifest [at] sciencenorth.ca
