OTTAWA—Last year, the Governor General and his wife, Sharon, successfully chased away all the pirates from Rideau Hall. This year, mad scientists will be taking over the grounds!
On Halloween night, the general public is invited to trick-or-treat at Rideau Hall, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., and see what is being concocted.
Trick-or-treaters will be invited to explore the “scary science experiments path” and visit the laboratories of Halloween Biology 101, Daunting Mathematics, Slimy Chemistry and Frankenstein Physics.
In addition to these chilling experiments and a few other surprises, our Rideau Hall staff will be on hand to distribute goodies to visitors of all ages.
Who: General public of all ages
What: Halloween “Mad Science!”
Where: Rideau Hall, Thomas Gate, 1 Sussex Drive, Ottawa
When: Monday, October 31, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Parking: Street parking is available in the neighbourhood
Animators from the Club des Débrouillards du Conseil du loisir scientifique de l’Outaouais and educators from the Canada Science and Technology Museums Corporation will be joining in the scary scientific fun!
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Members of the media are invited to witness the fun between 5 p.m. and 6 p.m.
Media information:
Marie-Pierre Bélanger
Rideau Hall Press Office
613-998-9166
marie-pierre.belanger@gg.ca
Public information:
1-866-842-4422 (toll free)
613-991-4422
guide@gg.ca
www.gg.ca
