Other Activities
Science North, which was opened in 1984, also owns and operates Sudbury's Dynamic Earth facility, an earth sciences exhibition which is home to the Big Nickel, one of the city's most famous landmarks. From January 22, 2001 to May 10, 2003, the Big Nickel was temporarily located on the primary Science North grounds while Dynamic Earth was under construction.
The Science North Production Team produces object theatres, multi-media presentations and large format film productions for Science Museums and Educational Facilities around North America.
Science North's former science director, Alan Nursall, is also a correspondent for the Canadian science newsmagazine series Daily Planet, which airs on Discovery Channel Canada and CTV. The institution's original science director, David Pearson, returned to the position in 2007.
Science North has also worked extensively with the city's Laurentian University, both on scientific and environmental research and as a partner in the university's graduate program in science communication.
Science North runs day camps in the summer, autumn, and winter.
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