SWITCH

SWITCH: The Outdoor Science Experience

Science World is proposing to expand its activities with the creation of an outdoor science gallery and exhibition space. SWITCH: The Outdoor Science Experience, as the gallery and exhibition space will be known, will provide interactive science exhibits for our visitors and add public amenities to the surrounding Creekside Park.

Proposal Highlights

The proposed outdoor gallery will:

• Introduce visitors to sustainability topics related to six themes: Water, Housing, Energy, Waste, Transportation and Food.
• Provide space for large outdoor exhibits, programs, construction activities and explorative play.
• Provide a secure and safe outdoor space for Science World visitors, campers and school groups.
• Provide an outdoor flexible exhibit space that will be open to the public for special events, programs or exhibits.

Download a PDF of our preliminary site plan.

In addition, the project will positively impact Creekside Park. As part of the project, Science World will:

• Relocating the Tower of Bauble, Science World’s iconic rolling ball sculpture, to the eastern edge of the new plaza and closer to Quebec Street.
• Creating an informal public plaza that will include a canopy to provide weather protection for the public and Science World visitors.
• Improving the entry to the Science World building from Quebec street.
• Providing and maintaining free interactive science exhibits around our facility and along the edge of the exhibition and gallery space.
• Providing views into our outdoor stage and flexible exhibition space.
• Clarifying and improving the pedestrian and bike traffic around our facility.
• Clarifying and improving the automobile traffic control related to servicing the Science World building—loading and deliveries as well as the arrival and departure of school groups.
• Better integrate with City and Parks Board long-term vision for the site, including a future street car stop and reclamation of temporary decking.