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EXHIBITS & SHOWS OMNIMAX Theatre
OMNIMAX Showtimes March 11 - 25
11:00 am   Beavers
12:00 pm   Adrenaline Rush: The Science of Risk
1:00 pm   Journey to Mecca: In the Footsteps of Ibn Battuta
2:00 pm   Adrenaline Rush: The Science of Risk
3:00 pm   Journey Into Amazing Caves
4:00 pm   Adrenaline Rush: The Science of Risk
5:00 pm   Beavers (Sat/Sun/Holidays)

Unless otherwise noted, films are approximately 45 minutes long.
Caution: Bigger isn't always better for everyone. You know your children best...will they be comfortable with an immersive, giant screen film experience?

To purchase OMNIMAX® film tickets in advance, call Membership at 604.443.7510. A $1.00 service charge per ticket applies.  Advance tickets must be purchased at least 24 hours before showtime.

 
Go Big in the OMNIMAX® Theatre

Want a change from a typical movie? Join us for one of our spectacular OMNIMAX films where you’ll journey to remote and mysterious lands, times and places few have been before. It’s not just a movie— it’s a ginormous, immersive film experience!

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Coming Soon – March 26

The Ultimate Wave Tahiti

The Ultimate Wave Tahiti

A Canadian Premiere.
Join Kelly Slater, a nine-time world surfing champion in his quest to find the perfect surfing experience. Discover modern and traditional surfing in Tahiti and French Polynesia then explore the science at work from the cosmos to Earth that combine to create a swirl of barreling waves, perfect for experiencing the exhilarating rush that comes with catching the Ultimate Wave.

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Journey to Mecca

Journey to Mecca: In the Footsteps of Ibn Battuta

Transport yourself to the Old World and join Ibn Battuta, a great explorer on his first adventure. You will travel from Tangier to Mecca in the years 1325 to 1326 and undertake a perilous journey full of adventure through the Islamic civilization ending with Ibn Battuta’s first Hajj. Explore the modern Hajj as three million Muslims from all over the world undertake a pilgrimage to Mecca. Special thanks for student ticket sponsorship to Mr. & Mrs. Z. AlSulaiman. Limited free tickets are available only during school-organized field trips for grades 8-12.

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Adrenaline Rush

Adrenaline Rush: The Science of Risk

Why do some people crave extreme thrills? How do adrenaline highs affect your body? Immerse yourself in this thrilling film as you experience footage of extreme skydiving and base jumping and hear scientists explain biochemical reactions to extreme sports. Plus, discover what happens when a team of scientists and jumpers attempt to test a parachute designed by Leonardo da Vinci.

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Beavers

Beavers

A special film in honour of our twentieth anniversary.
Beavers plunges into the habitat of one of nature's greatest engineers for an intimate look, drawing viewers into the story of a family of beavers as they grow, play and transform the world around them. Approximately 35 minutes long.

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 Journey Into Amazing Caves 

Journey Into Amazing Caves

Descend into worlds with no light, no air and no room for error. This awe-inspiring film tells the story of Nancy Aulenbach and Dr. Hazel Barton who share a love for caves and cave exploration. From ice caves in Greenland to underwater caves in the jungles of Mexico, the two cavers boldly explore, looking for important clues about Earth's past and the micro-organisms that inhabit extreme environments.

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