Science Field Trips in Your Area

Science is a subject that involves lots of exploration, experiments to try, and an appreciation of nature and God’s creation. Whether during the warmer weather or cooler months, science field trips are great at any time of the year and perfect for children and parents alike.

Taking a field trip to enhance science learning can open up more options for learning than you could provide at home. It can be costly for one household to have too many pieces of science equipment, and it isn’t possible to have as much to observe as a science centre can have. These field trip ideas provide excellent ways to supplement your child’s learning and make science come alive! In addition to the list below, the Canadian Association of Science Centres has a Find a Science Centre/Museum page on their website.

If there is not a science centre or other discovery centre in your area, then take a look at the virtual activities which many places offer. Many of these establishments do virtual tours. In the process, you will find lots of resources and things to learn about to add to your science curriculum.

British Columbia

There are many museums, science centres, and discovery centres to visit in British Columbia. Here is a list of some of the places.

Vancouver: Science World
Victoria: Royal BC Museum and the Maritime Museum of British Columbia
Duncan: BC Forest Discovery Centre
Vernon: Okanagan Science Centre
Revelstoke: BC Interior Forestry Museum

Alberta

From north to south, here are some of the science centres found across Alberta.

Fort McMurray: Oil Sands Discovery Centre
Edmonton: Royal Alberta Museum
Edmonton: TELUS World of Science
Drumheller: Royal Tyrrell Museum
Calgary: TELUS Spark Science Centre

TELUS World of Science Edmonton

Saskatchewan

Explore these museums, which include science exhibits, in Saskatchewan.

Saskatoon: Museum of Natural Sciences
Regina: Royal Saskatchewan Museum

Manitoba

Manitoba has a few different museums and discovery and science centres to visit, which include learning about electricity and fossils.

Winnipeg: Manitoba Electrical Museum
Churchill: Churchill Northern Studies Centre
Morden: Canadian Fossil Discovery Centre
Manitoba (various locations): Manitoba Signature Museums

Ontario

Not only are there science centres throughout Ontario, but this province is also home to an aquarium and a butterfly conservatory. In addition to the aquarium, homeschool families might also like to take a field trip to a conservation area.

Ottawa: Canada Science and Technology Museum
Toronto: Ontario Science Centre
Toronto: Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada
Sudbury: Science North
Essex: Essex Region Conservation
Cambridge: Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory

Ripley's Aquarium of Canada in Toronto

Quebec

If your children are interested in learning about space, then the Cosmodome in Laval is the place to go to for a field trip.

Montreal: Montreal Science Centre
Montreal: Planetarium Rio Tinto Alcan
Laval: Cosmodome
Sainte-Anne-Des-Monts: Exploramer

New Brunswick

Enjoy discovering and exploring these science field trips in New Brunswick.

Fredericton: Science East
St. Andrews: Huntsman Marine Science Centre
Saint John: Irving Nature Park

Nova Scotia

If you are in Halifax, below are some suggestions for science field trips.

Halifax: Discovery Centre
Halifax: Museum of Natural History

Prince Edward Island

Learn more about nature in Prince Edward Island.

Nature PEI

Newfoundland and Labrador

In Newfoundland and Labrador, you will find a mini aquarium and science centre perfect for field trip time.

St. John’s: Memorial University’s Johnson Geo Centre
Petty Harbour: Petty Harbour Mini Aquarium

Petty Harbour Mini Aquarium NFLD

Yukon

The Northern Lights are a beautiful sight to see in the sky. In the Yukon, you can visit the Northern Lights Centre to discover more about these lights.

Watson Lake: Northern Lights Centre

Northwest Territories

The Northwest Territories is blessed with an abundance of outdoor places to explore where families can learn about nature and science. The hikes in Wood Buffalo National Park would provide for many interesting sights and discoveries.

Fort Smith: Wood Buffalo National Park
Fort Simpson: Nahanni National Park Reserve
Yellowknife: Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre

Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre in Yellowknife, NWT

Nunavut

Nunavut is home to several parks and islands. Search for parks to explore in the area you will be visiting.

Across Canada, both bigger cities and smaller towns are home to science centres, discovery centres, aquariums, and more. Plan a field trip with your family to enjoy learning more not only about science and nature but also about God’s creation.

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