Science World’s fantastic On The Road program brings fun, high-energy live demonstrations and activities to communities all around the province that pique science curiosity, boost science literacy and inspire future science and technology leaders.
Thanks to our donors, we are able to visit remote, rural and underserved schools outside the Lower Mainland at no charge. These visits are pre-planned seasonally and we are currently working on the locations for the 2024-25 school year. If you represent a school outside the Lower Mainland, click the button below to fill in the form to be added to our list for when we’re next in your community.
On the Road closed off the 2023-24 school year with a true West Coast adventure including water Taxis to Hot Springs Cove and Ahousaht, one of BC's largest First Nations located on the west coast of Vancouver Island. This 17th school tour of the season visited the remaining schools in SD 70 Pacific Rim including Port Alberni, Tofino, Ucluelet Hot Springs Cove and Ahousaht.
For schools within the Lower Mainland and special events, we can also occasionally offer visits for a fee based on availability. For rates and to request a visit, check out the special events page.
Learn more about what to expect from one of our visits below.
2024/25 Offerings:
How2Science (Gr K-3)
Discover and practice the ways that scientists observe, predict and test.
Fantastic Forces (Gr K-7)
Experience push, pull, lift, friction and drag—some of the fantastic forces that affect our lives every day.
Earth, Wind and Science (Gr 4-7)
Explore the incredible weather events that occur within our atmosphere, with demonstrations such as the shocking Van de Graaff Generator.
History
Since 1988 (even before we opened in our current building) Science World has toured throughout the province with our On The Road program. From 1988 to 2005 we visited schools, festivals, and public events supported by specific donors or on a fee for service basis.
From 2005 to 2012 with support from the provincial government and donors, On The Road increased it’s reach to more than 1.3 million people offering free school visits across British Columbia, including more than one million students in grades K–12. The On the Road team made more than 1,000 visits to communities, both large and small, throughout BC. This momentum continues today providing free visits to BC schools beyond the Lower Mainland whose students might not otherwise have a chance to visit Science World in Vancouver. Our high energy presentations are curriculum linked and provide an unforgettable science experience to over 30,000 students each year thanks to support from tour partners and sponsors.
We are excited to continue this important outreach to communities across the province both online and in-person for years to come.
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Thank you to our donors
On The Road would not be possible without the generous support of:
Other Supporters:
NSERC—Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada
BC Tech Association
Engineers and Geoscientists BC
BC Interior Community Foundation
We also acknowledge the financial assistance of the Province of British Columbia.