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Local attractions for science addicts
(October 4, 2004) -
Centre des sciences de Montréal
http://www.centredessciencesdemontreal.com/
To learn more about robot and computer programming,
communication, energy sources, etc. Info: (514) 496-4724.
Laval Cosmodôme
http://www.cosmodome.org/
All about outer space. See replicas of rockets,
moon rocks and "an authentic spacesuit from the Apollo
missions". Info: (450) 978-3600.
Insectarium
http://www2.ville.montreal.qc.ca/insectarium/insect.htm
It’s swarming! Beehives, an anthill, a vivarium
of bumblebees and exquisite spiders reveal their darkest secrets.
Info (514): 872-1400.
Biodôme
http://www2.ville.montreal.qc.ca/biodome/bdm.htm
A tour of our planet’s ecosystems. Visit Amazonia
or the Arctic in various specially designed rooms. Info: (514)
868-3000.
Botanical Garden
http://www2.ville.montreal.qc.ca/jardin/menu.htm
The Botanical Garden has 22,000 species of plants.
Don’t miss a dazzling spectacle, The Magic of Lanterns,
at the Chinese Garden. The Japanese Garden and the First Nations
Garden are also well worth visiting. Info: (514) 872-1400.
Planetarium
http://www.planetarium.montreal.qc.ca
The Planetarium takes you on a multimedia journey
to the edges of the Milky Way. At night you can look at the stars
and planets through a telescope. Info: (514) 872-4530.
Biosphere
http://www.biosphere.ec.gc.ca
An exhibit dedicated to water. North America’s
only water museum with the focus on the St. Lawrence River and
Great Lakes. Info: (514) 283-5000.
Armand-Frappier Museum / Bioscience Interpretation Centre
http://www.musee-afrappier.qc.ca/1000_f.html
The centre, a tribute to microbiologist Armand Frappier,
features various microorganism habitats. Also on display are some
of the famous scientist’s personal belongings. Info: (450)
686-5641 poste 4676.
Valérie Martin
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