Early Explorers: Robot Adventures Calling all little inventors! In this one-hour program, preschoolers will dive into the world of robots and discover how machines move, follow instructions, and even “think”. […]

Photos with Santa in the South Fort George School House Santa is making a special stop at The Exploration Place, and he’s setting up in the historic South Fort George […]

Science World On the Road: The Science of Sport Are you ready to play smarter? We’re thrilled to partner with Science World’s On The Road team for a high-energy public performance of their brand-new show, The Science of Sport. This show unpacks the fascinating science behind your favourite sports. Discover how we use science to […]

Homeschooler Monday: Mars Coding Quest Mars Coding Quest is an exciting, hands-on workshop that brings coding and space exploration together! Using Dash Robots, students will dive into coding concepts like functions and sensors in a fun, engaging way. As they code their robots to explore an imaginary Martian surface, they’ll develop computational thinking skills. Along […]

Early Explorers: Holiday Helpers Craft Hour Celebrate the magic of the season with this cozy, hands-on Early Explorers program! Children will gather for a festive holiday story that sparks imagination and wonder. After story time, little explorers will rotate through a selection of simple, age-friendly holiday crafts—such as making beaded snowflakes, decorating cheerful paper stockings, […]

Celebrate the new year a little early with our family-friendly Noon Year’s Eve celebration! Who says you have to stay up late to celebrate? Join us on December 31st for Noon Year's Eve—a fun, kid-friendly countdown!Fun starts at 10:30am. Countdown to NOON! What's in store: Noise maker and crown crafts Dance party Photo booth with props […]

Homeschooler Monday: Coding for the Climate - Dash Robots It’s back by popular demand! Our Dash Robots program filled up fast, so we’re thrilled to offer it again—perfect for students who missed out the first time or can’t wait for another robotic adventure. In this hands-on coding challenge, students will explore energy sources, compare green […]

Early Explorers: Tiny Tides Dive into a world of wonder with this splashy adventure perfect for curious toddlers! From colourful coral reefs to playful sea creatures, young explorers will discover the magic of the ocean through hands-on activities, sensory play, and stories. Little ones will practice fine motor skills by "fishing”, learn about shapes and […]

Anthropology in Our Backyards - Tse'k'wa: A 12,500 Year Old Archaeological Site in Northern BC Richard Gilbert (Sites and Sounds Consulting) Farid Rahemtulla (Department of Anthropology, UNBC) Tse’k’wa (“Stone House” in Dane-Zaa), located in Charlie Lake, north of Fort St John, is the oldest known archaeological site in the interior of the province, and it […]