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'THE CENTRE OF THE UNIVERSE (DOMINION ASTROPHYSICAL OBSERVATORY)
5071 West Saanich Road
250-363-8262
www.cu.hia.nrc.gc.ca
March - April: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Tuesday to Friday.
Saturdays 10:00 am - 4:30 pm.
May 1st 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm Tuesday to Friday.
Saturdays 10:00 am - 4:30 pm.
May 19 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm Daily. Closed Sunday and Monday.
Adults: $9; Senior/Student(age 13-18): $8; Youth (age 4-12): $5; Children under 4: free if accompanied by parent.
Family Pass (2 adults, 3 children/youth): $23.
Season's Pass: Adults $25; Senior/Student $21; Youth $15. Family Season's Pass (2 adults, 3 children/youth): $65.
Evening Rates (7:00 pm - 11:00 pm): Adults: $12; Senior/Student(age 13-18): $10; Youth (age 4-12): $7; Children under 4: free if accompanied by parent.
Family Pass (2 adults, 3 children/youth): $31.
The Centre of the Universe is the new 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 the Starlab Planetarium.
* Experience a special theatre presentation - the Falling Asteroid Blues, the Backpacker's Guide to the Universe, or another of the entertaining multimedia shows.
* Take part in one of the family-friendly special events like the Saturday Star Parties or Stargazer Sundays.
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 - 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.