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Travel and Tourism: Sudbury, Ontario
How to Get There
From the air, fly to Sudbury Airport (YSB). Porter Airlines is offering the Canadian Hard of Hearing Association 2010 National Conference attendees a 10% discount on all fare classes. Porter offers, free in-flight snacks and beverages (including beer and wine). The discounted fares are available from June 1 to June 7, 2010. Please book online at www.flyporter.com or call 1- 888-619-8622 using the promo code HARDH10.
If Porter airlines is not available to you in your area, Air Canada and Bearskin Airlines are also available to use
By car from the east or west, Sudbury can be reached by taking the Trans-Canada highway. From the south, take highway 400 north. Continue on highway 69 north.
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About
Sudbury is known throughout Ontario as having an illustrious history in the mining industry and has some of the best mineral deposits in the world dating back 1.85 billion years ago, when a massive meteorite created the Sudbury Crater. The rich geological history has made Sudbury home to the "Big Nickel" and two science centers.
Things to Do
Science North
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Internationally renowned for its personal approach to science education and its friendly resident Bluecoats, the Science Centre is filled with fun and imagination.
Get up close to a porcupine, a beaver and flying squirrels, build a robot in the LEGO® Mindstorms Robotics Lab, take off and land in a floatplane flight simulator and walk amidst hundreds of free-flying tropical butterflies in the F. Jean MacLeod Butterfly Gallery. Fly like the wind in Wings Over the North: A 4D Bush Plane Adventure, a 3D film with special effects seating. |
Dynamic Earth
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As a sister attraction of Science North, Dynamic Earth features interactive exhibits and multimedia shows that highlight the area’s unique geology and rich mining heritage. Visitors gain knowledge, insight and understanding of the importance that earth sciences play in the world around us. |
Outdoors
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With 330 lakes and dozens of accessible nature experiences within the city, naturally you’ll be attracted to the outdoors. Take an early morning stroll along the walkway at Bell Park. Hike rocky trails that reward with magnificent vistas at Blueberry Hill and Onaping Falls. Get wet with a refreshing dip at a supervised beach. Tee up a golf experience at one of 14 public golf courses. |
Additional Travel Resources
For more information please refer to these helpful Travel and Tourism websites for Sudbury, Ontario:
Sudbury Tourism
City of Sudbury
Sudbury Travel Guide |
