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TEMPORARILY CLOSED. In accordance with current Government of Ontario directives during this pandemic, the museum is temporarily closed until further notice.

At Ontario Power Generation (OPG), our Information Centres are an integral part of our generating sites and as a precautionary measure, we have made the decision to temporarily close the Saunders Hydro Dam Visitor Centre and its programming and meetings effective Friday, March 13, 2020. OPG is closely monitoring the World Health Organization, Health Canada and the Ontario Ministry of Health for updates regarding the status of the COVID-19 virus and will continue to update and adjust our continuity plans as the situation evolves. At the moment, the threat to OPG’s operations and assets is low. As the province’s largest clean power generator, with operations across Ontario, the health and safety of our employees and the public is of utmost importance to OPG. At the same time, we have a responsibility to generate reliable electricity, around-the-clock. We have robust continuity plans in place to ensure our stations continue to run safely and continue to produce power for the province.

Established in 1988, our museum houses a superb collection of island treasures. Focusing on Pelee Island's human and natural history, exhibits include geology, early Paleo-Indian culture, crossing the ice, wine history, fishing, quarrying, the pheasant hunt, shipwrecks, and much more. Open daily from May 1 through to Thanksgiving weekend.

Where questions spark discovery! The Ontario Science Centre invites you to an exciting visit full of exploration, adventure and innovation! Visitors of all ages can explore more than 500 interactive exhibits, take in live science demonstrations, check out a real-life rain forest and a science arcade and discover the wonders of the galaxy in the Space Hall, home to Toronto’s only public planetarium. Experience how thrilling films can be on our giant screen inside Ontario’s only IMAX® Dome theatre (film tickets sold separately). Science at Home: Science is everywhere, and learning can happen anywhere. That’s why, during our temporary closure due to COVID19, we’re bringing the Science Centre to you! From DIY experiments to science activities to educational resources, we’ve got you covered. Explore the science around you. Whether you’re in the kitchen or the backyard, there are lots of opportunities to ask questions, make observations and test theories. Visit our website today!

The Canada Science and Technology Museum provides a highly digital experience for the whole family – igniting visitors with a passion for science and inspiring the next generation of Canadian innovators. After undergoing an $80.5-million renewal of its entire building, the museum features over 7,400 m2 (80,000 sq. ft.) of redesigned exhibition space, including an 850 m2 (9,200 sq. ft.) temporary exhibition hall to accommodate travelling exhibitions from around the world. Eleven new exhibitions – including the ZOOOM Children’s Innovation Zone, Artifact Alley and the Exploratek maker studio – as well as long-time visitor favourites, like locomotives and the Crazy Kitchen, delight visitors young and old.

We offer a variety of interactive adventures and experiences that inspire critical thinking through storytelling and play while cultivating an appreciation of the unique history, culture and ecosystems of the 1000 Islands of Ontario region. Discover the diverse wildlife of the islands, explore the area's unique history and culture, learn about the economics of the St. Lawrence River, and get your body moving in our recreational experiences.

The London Children’s Museum provides children and their grown-ups with extraordinary hands-on learning experiences in a distinctly child-centred environment. Part of the London community for 40 years, the Children’s Museum is where more than 80,000 children and their families visit each year to dream and play, and gather to learn and grow. Exhibits and stimulating learning experiences allow children to explore history and heritage, investigate the complexities of science and social relationships, and celebrate the beauty in art and culture. The Children’s Museum helps children indulge their curiosity and play their way to a life of innovation and creative discovery. Charitable Registration No. 10808 7263 RR0001

A fusion of modern and old-world Asian charm and spiked with playfulness, Dragonfly is built into the Fallsview Casino Resort in Niagara Falls, Ontario, and exudes VIP exclusivity from top to bottom. Who needs Vegas, when your luck for entertainment and event space can’t get any better. Guests are welcomed by imposing fourteen-foot iron-clad doors that open onto 12,000 square feet of pure fantasy for up to 800 guests. Whether it is a night with bottle service in the prestigious red chamber, or an unforgettable VIP lounge experience with first-class service and private seating for parties from 2 to 200, Dragonfly will exceed all expectations. Top-tier musicians and DJs perform here and the space is both practical and magical for corporate events, fashion shows and industry parties. Dragonfly is fierce and the ultimate attraction in Niagara, some would even say it rivals the falls. For unparalleled entertainment, cutting edge design and service that is second to none, Dragonfly is one s