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Things to do in Canada, Canada: The Best Natural History Museums
World class skiing, decadent European style cuisine, ornamental cathedrals, peaceful island life…Canada is a patchwork of thriving cities and majestic wilderness. Montreal beckons travelers with its French charm and booming cultural landscape. In Toronto, the Art Gallery of Ontario is a vision of Frank Gehry architecture and national artistic treasures. The gleaming mountain ranges of Banff set a stunning backdrop for an exploration of the Canadian Rockies.
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1. Northern Rockies Museum
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5.0 based on 28 reviews
The Northern Rockies Museum is Hinton's newest attraction featuring interactive child friendly activities, hands on learning opportunities plus more all located inside Hinton's original 1911 train station.
Reviewed By beachqueen2015 - Stirlingshire, United Kingdom
The museum curator was a pure delight as she brought to life a range of thoroughly researched stories about pioneers past and present and the town's development. It was clear she cared deeply about telling the stories with honesty and empathy for the local community. As a result, we came away from this visit full of information and enthusiasm for Hinton, it's past and it's future. We look forward to following her progress with future museum developments and would readily return in future to see them for ourselves.
2. Experience Restigouche
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Explore multiple facets of the Restigouche River through its history, cultures and biodiversity. Touch live aquatic specimens. Soak up the heritage of the region. Participate in animations and personalized visits. Guided tours, fishing flies, casting are just a few of the many authentic experiences and activities available. Live the Restigouche Experience! More to Explore!
3. Crystal Cave
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5.0 based on 20 reviews
Crystal Cave Mineral, Crystal and Fossil Exhibit Crystal Shoppe Gallery Learning Centre Artisan Village
Reviewed By RandJtrips
Two of us on our day off from work stopped by on a Friday after taking the old convertible out for a autumn drive. Jane gave us a tour of her favourite rock and fossil specimens after we had looked around for about an hour on our own. What a collection! You can really sense the passion behind this place, from the thoughtful groupings or minerals by type or colour or interest, to the ‘augmented reality’ add-ones, and the whimsical gift shop/art space. Am going to recommend this to a few people who want to take a drive out by south river. Will have to stop in again once the newer projects begin to be realized fully - was given a taste of some fluorescent mineral exhibits that they were working on, and boy did I ever feel transported back to my 5th grade self on a school trip,to,science north! I was really impressed. And they only ask a 5 dollar donation to enter - what a deal, we left our gift shop change in addition to the entry fee because it was really just that cool.
4. Royal Alberta Museum
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4.5 based on 396 reviews
The Royal Alberta Museum is closed, effective March 17, 2020. Welcome to the Royal Alberta Museum (RAM)! Our new museum is more than just a thoughtful, beautifully designed space. It's an authentic reflection of where Alberta is today and will be in the decades to come. It represents the new energy of Alberta, the diversity of our culture and tells our story with a new boldness and confidence. It's a place where you'll find 2.4 million uniquely Albertan stories just waiting to be told. Our gallery spaces include two 30,000 square foot history halls chronicling millions of years of Alberta's natural and cultural history; a 12,000 square foot feature gallery that will play host to touring exhibits from around the world; A 7,000 square foot Children's Gallery where hands-on play is found in every corner; and a 3,000 square foot Bug Gallery where visitors can have close encounters with live invertebrates. Feed your curiosity.
Reviewed By edmontonlocal - Edmonton, Canada
The RAM has interesting exhibits including dinosaurs, wildlife, bugs, geology, gems, military history, and Alberta history. But where they really shine is indigenous history. They have a large collection of Cree, Blackfoot, Dene, and Metis artifacts, including totem poles, tipis, headdresses, arrowheads, beadwork, and artwork. The exhibits make history come to life and show how people lived here for thousands of years.
5. Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre
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4.5 based on 100 reviews
Located in Lynn Canyon Park, this center has exhibits on local flora and fauna.
Reviewed By NorthVanClaire
Visited with my 11 y.o. son on a spur of the moment outing; rode our bikes there so easily found "parking" on a busy day right next to the entrance. They had a special visit from a reptile sanctuary which was the purpose of visiting however my son really enjoyed the ongoing exhibits as much as the guests. Thoroughly enjoyed our time spent there.
6. Museum of Northern British Columbia
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4.5 based on 289 reviews
Learn about the history and culture of Northwest Canada from thousands of years ago as well during the 1800's.
Reviewed By tallt2016
A much needed escape from a rainy day - perfect spot to see some neat stuff and spend some time out of the rain
7. Musee Redpath
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4.5 based on 343 reviews
This natural history museum at McGill University is named after business tycoon and philanthropist John Redpath.
Reviewed By xJAIMIEx
Beautiful building within the McGill University campus with a treasure trove of very interesting displays and exhibits with much variety. Great place to visit! Not too big but still much to see! Mummies, dinosaurs, extinct animals, fossils and minerals are some of the interesting exhibits they have for showcase
8. Canadian Museum of Nature
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4.5 based on 2,138 reviews
TEMPORARILY CLOSED. In accordance with current Government of Ontario directives during this pandemic, the museum is temporarily closed until further notice.
Reviewed By L971AWronb - Cobourg, Canada
The Museum of Nature building seamlessly blended the fort-like stone work with towering glass to make the experiance interesting for all ages. The butterfly exhibit was well worth the additional $5. You could spend a whole day viewing the tastefully arranged and informative displays of mamals, animals, birds and fish. They have created thought provoking interactive displays that entertain, educate and entice the viewer to get involved. This is a great family experiance.
9. Manitoba Museum
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4.5 based on 717 reviews
The Manitoba Museum is the province's largest centre for heritage and science learning, unique in its combined human and natural history themes, immersive world class dioramas, science and astronomy education, and in the scope and quality of its programs. The Manitoba Museum, housed within the Centennial Concert Hall campus and across from City Hall, presents three main offerings to the public: 1. Museum: Journey through nine immersive galleries that tell the human and natural history of Manitoba from north to south, from ancient to contemporary times. 2. Planetarium: The full-dome digital Planetarium invites you to explore the known universe. Select from a variety of shows, from pre-produced shows with live introduction, or an immersive look at the current night sky. 3. Science Gallery: Enjoy hands on fun as you test the universal laws of science and explore the wonders of technology and illusion. See a Manitoba-made Black Brant rocket, build and race your own car on a jumbo race tr
Reviewed By gypsysmom123 - Winnipeg, Canada
I recently participated in the Museum's Now and Then program. This is a program designed for people with early to middle dementia and their caregivers. It is two hours long and includes an introduction, a visit to a gallery, coffee and cookies and then an activity associated with the gallery that was visited. This time we visited the Urban Gallery which is augmented to reflect the Winnipeg General Strike that took place 100 years ago. There was even a short film playing in the movie theatre and like it would have been 100 years ago it was in black and white with no sound other than some music playing. The information presented before, during and after the tour was fascinating. This is a great program for everyone.
10. Yukon Beringia Interpretive Centre
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4.5 based on 346 reviews
Reviewed By JenniferandAlan - Easton, United States
The wooly mammoth family beckons you from the highway and you can see the yellow rib like structure of the center from the road. Don't pass it by. Loaded with displays and exhibits and a film for you to educate yourself on the land bridge. You'll learn how it formed, the climate conditions, how the animals migrated (both ways) and which survived and which didn't. And fossils! Even the walk to the center is interesting with sculptures of ice age animals. Enjoy! We're return visitors. Always something new to learn from the well informed staff. Thanks.
