Science North delivers its mission with an exciting combination of exhibits, programs, events, theatres and speciality shows. Our approach is both educational and entertaining. Our unique style has positioned Science North as one of the best centres for informal science education in the world.
Science North is Northern Ontario's science centre and it has a long history of reaching audiences across the North through outreach programs, science camps, and teacher training. Science North's special exhibits such as Discovering Chimpanzees: The Remarkable World of Jane Goodall, and our large format film productions including Jane Goodall's Wild Chimpanzees, Gold Fever, Bears, and the upcoming Wonders of the Great Lakes travel the world to reach audiences far beyond Ontario's borders.
Science North is a non-profit organization and a registered charity which is governed by a volunteer Board of Trustees. Science North employs 65 full-time staff. Part-time staffing peaks at 140 for the summer tourist season. 170 volunteers assist with operations year round.
