Come celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Cape North Lighthouse. Erected in 1908 at Cape North, Nova Scotia, it stood over the Cabot Strait until 1980 when it was acquired by the Museum and moved to this site.
Cape North Lighthouse Tours*
11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Take a guided tour of the lighthouse, and climb up inside to see how lights and reflectors work to make it shine so brightly. Inquire at the information desk in the main lobby.
Explore the wonders of the night sky in the Museum’s inflatable Starlab Planetarium and discover how the stars guided the early explorers. Sign-up at the planetarium.
Limit: 20 people per presentation.
Orienteering – Find the Treasure
10 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m.
Search for ‘buried treasure’ on the Museum grounds. Use a compass to find where X marks the spot! Family activity; recommended for ages 8 and up. Sign-up at the INFO desk.
Listen as the moving children’s story by Robert Munsch is brought to life.
The Explorer's Challenge
10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Learn how early navigators used a sextant to help them find their way. Make your own sextant and try your hand at using this fascinating tool.
Demonstration: Clock
10 a.m. to 12 p.m.and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Discover the evolution of time keeping and its role in navigation.
Bingo Scavenger Hunt
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Let this special nautical theme scavenger hunt guide you through the Museum! Discover special stories and artifacts from Canada’s past. Enter your ballot to win a gift certificate from Scientique, the Museum’s boutique.
