Programming will be available in May 2013
Exploring science through theatre, dance, magic and humour! A presentation of
Travel through time to discover Van de Graff's electric ball, Gould's laser, Sorensen and his acids, and Sturgeon's electromagnet!
In this electrifying show, Les Neurones Atomiques reveal some of the great discoveries and inventions of modern times with illuminating interactive demonstrations.
Photo : Roland Lorente
Take an interactive multimedia trip to Planet Stress. Find out why our bodies produce a stress response, and how to use this knowledge to handle everyday stress.
Take out your smart phones and tablets! Review this dance live via Facebook and even shape its development.
Sherlock Holmes had only a magnifying glass for solving mysteries. Imagine what he could have done with the tools used by today's police, such as chromatographs, spectrometers and lasers. Come discover the evolution of forensic science with examples from famous cases.
What is air pressure and why does it matter? From dirigibles to vortex generators, you'll carry out experiments based on scientific principles and really “take off”!
Laurent V. Joli-Cœur won best project at the Canada-Wide Science Fair 2012. He's known as the very first astronomer to photograph Jupiter's shadow!
Can video games keep you in shape? Compare the effect of video games on your body to that of other physical activities! Heart rate, oxygen consumption, energy transformation ... The results will surprise you! Volunteers wanted.
Doktor Kaboom travels the world with a show that combines theater, art and scientific discovery. No magic, no tricks up his sleeve ... just science and lots of laughs! For the whole family.
Photo : Mark Baer
Elements in the Big Bang: helium, hydrogen and lithium. Elements in the Big Bang of laughter: Alexandre Bisaillon and Rabii Rammal. You'll burst out laughing!
What do love at first sight and chocolate have in common? Chemistry! Learn more about the molecules that make us "crazy" about another person, and that allow us to stay in love for a lifetime.
Photo : Marc Robitaille
Take part in experiments with dry ice, discover the three states of matter, and don't miss the grand finale with its mysterious bubbling potion!
Grab your brushes, beakers, scissors, pens and test tubes and let your creativity soar as you think about and experiment with different ideas.
creativity soar as you think about and experiment with different ideas.
The youngest budding scientists are invited to make marbles roll, fall and swirl on a track that they build themselves.
Continuous, except during the Cybertr[hack]er demonstrations.
Recommended for ages 5 and up
Explore live audiovisual production in three technology workshops. Compose rhythms, edit video captured live or create your first animated film. Get ready to produce!
Recommended for ages 8 and up
Join the hands-on exploration of science and technology at the Fab Lab. Design an autonomous robot, take part in crazy 3D printing and play with the science of waves.
Recommended for ages 9 and up
A crime was committed during the night. We need you—and chemistry—to help solve it. Are you up for the challenge?
Continuous
Length: 20 minutes
Visit Zac's fantastic water world and discover his habitat. Create your own fish puppet, and learn how to manipulate it. Then tell your story!
Recommended for ages 4 to 7
Get to know all the services provided by the vast array of living beings that dwell in our cities and help make the great Mosaic of Life.
Give your imagination free rein to create a brightly coloured abstract work or a joyful picture on a canvas. Add sticks and ribbons, and your artwork is ready to take flight!
Recommended for ages 6 and up
Join the one and only Cybertr[Hack]er. Ask him all your questions and find out how to deal with cyber-threats once and for all.
Recommended for ages 10 and up
Learn about various products used in the movies, and then create a special effect by changing the appearance of part of your arm. Leave with your transformation! Awesome and yucky!
Palaeontologists, take out your tools. Can you extract a fossil for yourself? Find out about the various types of fossilization and view remarkable specimens.
Discover several species of reptiles and invertebrates, and learn about their lifestyle and special characteristics. Come meet snakes of all sizes, lizards, turtles, a scorpion, a tarantula and an alligator!
A programmable intelligent brick lets you create routines and interactions with other bricks to move, detect, recognize and grasp objects ... Easy as pie!
Recommended for ages 9 to 14
Ever heard of a solid gas? Like a real scientist, formulate and validate hypotheses about the reactions of dry ice. Carry out four amazing scientific experiments using solid carbon dioxide gas at a temperature of -78 °C.
Does air have weight or mass? Find out for yourself with vacuum jars. What are the everyday applications of the properties of the air? Demonstrations will reveal amazing phenomena. A vital topic!
Recommended for ages 8 to 12
Build a fun and colourful megaphone that lets you explore the phenomenon of sound amplification. And learn different ways to change your voice.
Recommended for ages 3 to 6