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Canada South Science City
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Established 2004 (2004)
Location 749 Felix Avenue
Windsor, Ontario
N9C 3K9
Type Science centre

Canada South Science City is a super cool place in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. It's an interactive science centre where you can learn about science in a fun, hands-on way! Imagine a museum where you get to touch and play with the exhibits. That's what a science centre is all about!

Sadly, the centre closed its doors to the public in 2021 due to some unexpected issues. But the good news is, they are working hard to reopen and welcome visitors back in the future!

Discover Canada South Science City

Canada South Science City is located in a historic part of Windsor called Sandwich Town. You can find it at 749 Felix Avenue. The building used to be an old school called J.L. Forster Secondary School. Now, it's known as the Forster Community Hub.

What Can You Explore Inside?

When the centre is open, there are many exciting things to discover. It's designed to make learning about science an adventure!

  • Biodiversity Exhibit: This area helps you learn about all the different kinds of life on Earth. You can explore plants, animals, and how they all fit together in nature.
  • Fossil Dig Site: Kids can pretend to be paleontologists here! You get to dig for "fossils" and learn about creatures that lived long, long ago.
  • Lagoon Section: Get ready to meet some live reptiles! This section lets you see these amazing animals up close and learn about their habitats.
  • Exploratorium: This is a big room filled with lots of interactive exhibits. You can experiment with physics, light, sound, and many other science topics. It's all about hands-on fun!
  • Science Cafe: A great spot to grab a snack or lunch. Sometimes, they even have discussions about interesting science topics here.
  • Summer Camp Room: During the summer, kids can join special camps here. They do fun science activities and experiments.
  • Computer Lab: This lab helps you explore science using computers. You can learn about technology and how it helps us understand the world.

How the Science City Works

Canada South Science City started with help from the City of Windsor. It's a special kind of place called a non-profit facility. This means it's not trying to make money for owners. Instead, any money it gets goes right back into making the centre better for visitors.

The centre is run by a group of amazing volunteers. These dedicated people form a board of directors. They give their time and effort to make sure the Science City can keep offering cool science experiences to everyone.

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