Daily
Schedule
Download
the Daily Schedule for the winter season (PDF, 68 kb).
Movie Presentations
Our feature presentation is entitled Quest For Energy. This 15
minute overview of the oil sands story highlights the geology,
history, technology and future of oil sands development.
Oil
Extraction Demonstration
A 10 minute demonstration showing how oil is extracted from the
oil sand is presented to visitors. It is a simplified version
of the hot water separation method used by commercial surface
oil sand mining companies today. Visitors get an opportunity to
see, smell and touch oil sand and it components: bitumen, sand
and water.
Industrial
Garden Guided Tour
Various equipment used by oil sands mining companies has been
donated to the Centre for display in the Industrial Artifact Garden.
We offer 30 minute guided tours of the Garden to visitors in the
summer months.
Traveling
Exhibits
The Centre hosts traveling exhibits two to three times a year
for three to six week periods. The exhibits generally consist
of various self-guided interactive activities and games geared
toward a family audience. The exhibits are mainly of a science
nature and are linked to an oil sands theme whenever possible.
Historic
Abasand Walks
The Centre offers guided tours of Abasand Oils Limited, one of
the earliest oil sands plants in the area. The tour consists
of a two hour guided walk/hike to the remains of Historic Abasand,
located approximately 10km from the Centre adjacent to the Abasand
community of Fort McMurray.
The
Badge Program
The Badge Program was created to aid in the encouragement of learning
in young people involved in the Brownie and Guide Programs. We
have developed specific programs that meet the requirements for
badges as well as encourage further interest in the various themes
of the badges. The programs include projects, crafts, games, and
science activities as well as ample time for discussion.
Science
Camps
The Centre offers a series of science camps for kids throughout
the year. The camps focus on science based themes like space,
the environment, or inventions.
Special
Event Programs
The Centre organizes a number of special events throughout the
year to help attract return visitors and to promote a variety
of science based themes in a fun, hands-on learning environment.
Examples of past events geared towards families include Dino Daze,
Cosmic Quest, and LEGO Challenge. Adult interest programs have
included Chemistry of Wine and the Aurora Borealis.
Discover
Hunts
Little and Junior Scientists will love discovering the oil sands
story using this exciting scavenger hunt that takes them through
the exhibit hall and rewards them with a prize at the end.
Birthday Parties
Looking for a memorable place to host your child’s
birthday party? The Centre now offers Mighty Machine or Little
Scientist themed party packages including a private party
room, dress-up items and activities, and even themed loot
bags!
Current Price Information
Up to 10 children: $99 per party
11- 15 children: $149 per party
Maximum 15 children.
Download the
brochure (PDF - 412 Kb)
International
Exhibit Hall Guides in various Languages
Exhibit Hall text descriptions are available in French, German
and Japanese, as well as contract two braille.
For
more information, contact Deanna Mercer at:
Oil Sands Discovery Centre
515 MacKenzie Boulevard,
Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada T9H 4X3
Phone: (780) 743-7167
Call toll-free at 310-0000, then 780-743-7167
Fax: (780) 791-0710
Email: Deanna.Mercer@gov.ab.ca
