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 The Great Island Science and Adventure Park - Stanley Bridge, PEI Posted by:  T0SHEA
N 46° 28.168 W 063° 26.757
20T E 465762 N 5146307
Along Highway 6 (Cavendish Road) lie the sun bleached bones of what was the first and largest science centre in Atlantic Canada.
Waymark Code: WMP3R8
Location: Prince Edward Island, Canada
Date Posted: 06/25/2015
Views: 14
When open the centre combined a " Science Center, Planetarium, Dinosaur Museum and other science stuff, (like a full-size walk-thru Space Shuttle Replica) with a whole range of outdoor activities which challenge the mind as much as the body".
The Science Centre was located inside the Space Shuttle Replica and contained " many of the traditional hands-on exhibits found in most science centers and quite a few unique ones. How about an actual drag racer where you sit inside the cockpit, and test your driving reflexes against the timer and the drag race Christmas Tree!! Don't miss the giant soap bubble you can actually stand in; the room where you can leave your shadow stuck to the wall; or the anti-gravity wall where you can demonstrate the illusion of weightlessness. All of these challenges described above, and the dozens of others, are a really neat way to learn about scientific principles while having fun doing it.".
The Recycled Planetarium, originally located at the University of Prince Edward Island, is housed " inside a 50 foot aluminum geodesic dome. The actual theatre has a 30 foot dome screen and is equipped with 52 uni-directional seats. The main star projector is a Spitz A3P ( as is common with most medium size planetariums). Six computer controlled, primary show projectors, an equal number of panorama projectors, and an assortment of special effects units complete the inventory of show equipment. A sound, light, & laser show is planned for the future as is a local interest show featuring history, folklore and a whimsical tour of the "Island" at night.
As well, the park had Many Other interesting exhibits and displays to offer. This was an ambitious project, designed and built by the owners, and an exciting place for kids of all ages to visit, yet managed to fall victim to the economics of 2008, when it closed its doors for the last time. It had managed to continue in operatation for about 20 years before closing.
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The Park as it was in its heyday
Date Park Opened: 01/01/1989
Date Park Closed: 10/31/2008
Address:
9737 Highway 6
Stanley Bridge, PEI Canada
C0A 1E0
Current Use or Function:
Abandoned or unused site - many deteriorating exhibits still in place. The site is currently for sale, so what presently remains may not remain for long.
Is the park still there?: Yes
If not, what is in its place now?: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
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