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THE CENTRE OF THE UNIVERSE (DOMINION ASTROPHYSICAL OBSERVATORY)
5071 West Saanich Road
250-363-8262
http://www.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/eng/services/hia/centre-universe.html
Upcoming Hours
The Centre will re-open for drop-in visits on Tuesday, May 8, 2012.
May 8 to 18
Tuesday to Friday - 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm.
May 19 to June 30
Tuesday to Friday - 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm.
Saturday, 3:30 pm to 11:00 pm (Note: Gate closes at 10:00 pm)
July 1 to 23
Closed to the public for summer astronomy camps
July 24 to September 1 (inclusive)
Tuesday to Saturday - 3:30 pm to 11:15 pm. (Note: Gate closes at 10:00 pm)
Admission
HST Included
Daytime (before 6 pm)
$10.25 for Adults
$9.00 for Seniors (65+)
$9.00 for Students (age 13-18, or with valid ID)
$5.75 for Youth (age 4-12)
Children under 4 free
Family Pass (2 adults, 3 children/youth): $26.25
Evening (from 6:00 pm)
$13.50 for Adults
$11.50 for Seniors (65+)
$11.50 for Students (13 to 18, or with valid ID)
$8.00 for Youth (age 4 to 12)
Children under 4 free
Family Pass (2 adults, 3 children/youth): $35.00
The Centre of the Universe is the interpretive centre at the Dominion Astrophysical Observatory in Victoria. Treat yourself to spectacular views of Victoria and the Cosmos! Interactive exhibits and talented staff will introduce you to the amazing world of astronomy.
* Tour the awesome 1.8 metre Plaskett Telescope.
* Try the fascinating interactive exhibits.
* Travel the constellations in our planetarium.
* Come check out our Saturday observing sessions and see the Plaskett telescope in action as we peer into the dark in search of galaxies and nebulae! (Tuesday - Saturday after July 24, weather pending)
S.A.L.T.S. SAIL AND LIFE TRAINING SOCIETY
2 - 203 Harbour Road
250-383-6811
www.salts.ca
email: info@salts.ca
Monday and Wednesday: 9:30 am - 4:30 pm.
Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Sail training programs for young people aged 13-25 aboard the topsail schooner "Pacific Swift" and the gaff schooner "Pacific Grace." The "Pacific Swift" was built at Expo '86 as a working exhibit and is based on the "Swift" of 1778. The "Pacific Grace" is a replica of the "Robertson II", an original fishing schooner which plied the Grand Banks until 1973. Between 1974 and 1995 the "Robertson II" was used for sail training in the S.A.L.T.S. program. "Pacific Swift" and "Pacific Grace" provide a platform to continue the training of young people and allow the preservation of a valuable link with our maritime past.