H.R. MacMillan Space Center in Vancouver, BC, CA has so much to offer children and adults. This place is great for children and adults. You will be able to learn about space in a fun new way. This Space Center has a Planetarium, Virtual Simulator, Laser Shows GroundStation Canada, Cosmic Courtyard and an Observatory.
The Planetarium includes a Zeiss projecter which is the newest in technology for projection. While in the planetarium you will be able to see a 360 degree view of the sky over Vancouver. This will impress you and give you a closer look at what you could see if you were really up in space. The planetarium also has shows and presentations for your entertainment. The Virtual Simulator is also a great experience. You will first view a presentation and then go into a 30 passenger spacecraft which will take you on a virtual tour of space. The H.R. MacMillan Space Center has Lasor Shows available. These laser shows are set to music of some of the most popular bands around the world. The GroundStation Canada is where you can enter into the world of a space technology and news. You will get to see firsthand what it is that Astronauts do and need to know when going to Space or before making their voyage. The Cosmic Courtyard is a play area where you can play space related video games, see presentation and read more news and facts. The Observatory is place where you can use their telescopes to look at the heavens above on Friday and Saturday nights.
