Project made possible thanks to government partnership
January 20, 2014 – Halifax, Nova Scotia
Halifax's Discovery Centre will soon host science enthusiasts at a bigger, better venue through a financial partnership with the federal and provincial governments. The centre will have a custom built venue at the Nova Scotia Power building on the Halifax waterfront to promote hands-on science that is fun and accessible for people of all ages.
These investments will allow the centre's size to increase to more than 40,000 square feet, improving and expanding exhibit space and research capabilities. The new location will offer better accessibility and help attract the region's science enthusiasts with new youth and adult programming. The larger centre will provide access to advanced technologies and a selection of galleries on water, energy, health and more.
"For many years, Nova Scotians and visitors from around the region have been visiting the Discovery Centre to experience the wonders of science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics. Thanks to our tremendous partnerships with the Government of Canada and the Discovery Centre, the centre will soon have the space to offer even more learning opportunities, which will be amazing for children and families."
-The Honourable Stephen McNeil, Premier of Nova Scotia
Marie-Josée Paquette
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Infrastructure, Communities and Intergovernmental Affairs and
Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec
613-943-1838
Glenn Friel
Nova Scotia Department of Communities, Culture and Heritage
902-456-7416
E-mail: frielgp@gov.ns.ca
Renée Fournier
Capital Campaign Director
Discovery Centre
902-492-4422 x 229
Infrastructure Canada
613-960-9251
Toll free: 1-877-250-7154
