Benefits of Becoming a Community Keeper

All donations of $25 or more come with a receipt for income tax purposes
With donations of $50 or more, you will receive a personalized digital certificate
With donations of $100 or more, your name or business logo will be displayed on our website for one year
With donations of $200 or more, your name or business logo will be displayed on our digital billboard for one year
Contribute $1,000 to be an exclusive presenting sponsor of your favourite Ambassador!
Invitation to our Members & Sponsors Christmas Party
Invitations to special Community Keeper-only events
Making a Difference: Becoming a Community Keeper makes you an integral part of an Animal Ambassador’s health and well-being and supports The Exploration Place, a non-profit organization and registered Canadian charity

UPCOMING

EVENTS &
SPECIALS

WHERE COMMUNITY EATS

Origins Kitchen

Make Origins Kitchen part of your visit and enjoy delicious and nutritious locally-made treats while seated in the Gaia Gallery or grab and go from our take-out window.

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Origins Kitchen

Origins Kitchen is a cozy café serving up fresh, locally-made food and drinks. Whether you’re grabbing a snack, lunch, or a coffee break between galleries, you’ll find something satisfying, simple, and delicious, made right here in Prince George.

Visit us inside The Exploration Place for fresh, locally-made treats, from coffee to soup and sandwiches, to delicious baked goods, salads, and more. We are also a teaching kitchen, offering educational culinary classes and catering. Visit today to see all we have to offer and support a Northern BC non-profit organization and registered Canadian charity.

Hours

INSIDE

SUNDAY: 9:00AM – 5:00PM

MONDAY: 9:00AM – 5:00PM
Limited menu

TUESDAY: 9:00AM – 5:00PM
Limited menu

WEDNESDAY: 9:00AM – 5:00PM

THURSDAY: 9:00AM – 5:00PM

FRIDAY: 9:00AM – 5:00PM

SATURDAY: 9:00AM – 5:00PM

TAKEOUT WINDOW

Closed for the season

Upcoming Events, Programs, & Specials

Our
Philosophy

We want to make a positive lasting impact on our community through teaching the history and value of cooking in a welcoming environment that encourages discovery and creativity.

We are here to help teach about the primacy of good quality and naturally produced ingredients. We aim to empower and teach basic nutrition education and culinary skills through hands-on cooking classes. The education we provide will give you the ability to improve your food skills, cook at home more often, and make healthy food choices. Our Kitchen is designed to induce a lifestyle change in participants’ eating behaviours through collaborative skill-building and recipe strategies for measurable health outcomes.