Telus Spark

Calgary


You'll wish science class was as fun as the Telus Spark. Kids get a big bang out of this user-friendly and very interactive science center. There is a giant dome, where light shows depicting the cosmos are projected, and a whole raft of other things to discover. Adults Only Nights (random Thursdays) let the 18-plus crowd experience the place without kids.


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