March 2 , 2007

ONTARIO'S CULTURAL ATTRACTIONS OFFER MARCH BREAK MADNESS
Science, Superheroes And Art for Kids

TORONTO — From Spider-Man to spider webs, Ontario’s cultural attractions are offering unique experiences and incredible adventures during this year’s March break. 

"This is a wonderful time of the year for kids," said Minister of Culture Di Cocco. "Exciting exhibits, feature films and interactive science are just a few of the innovative and interesting activities available at Ontario’s cultural attractions this March break."

Places for the family to visit this March break include:

Art Gallery of Ontario, Toronto

Each day has a different artistic challenge.  Students from ages 14-18 can focus on developing solid design skills through drawing, painting and printmaking.  Visit www.ago.net or call the Family Fun Hotline at (416) 979-6615.

McMichael Canadian Art Collection, Kleinburg

March break activities include Muskoka wildlife, wordless stories and dance by Noriko Yamamoto and much more.  Visit www.mcmichael.com or call (905) 893-1121 (1-888-213-1121 toll free) for more information.

Ontario Science Centre, Toronto

Live like a superhero, step into a suit of armour to lift a Mazda CX-7 or hang from a super-strong spider web. Experience the creatures of the Rainforest. It’s all here.  Visit www.ontariosciencecentre.ca or call (416) 696-1000 for more information.

Royal Botanical Gardens, Burlington

This March break you don’t need a green thumb to be charmed by thousands of orchid blooms. The Orchid Society Show has a breathtaking diversity of colour and shape. Visit the Orchid Society's website at www.osrbg.ca/orchid_show or call (905) 527-1158 for more information.

Royal Ontario Museum, Toronto

Unique and memorable exhibits such as Ancient Peru Unearthed: Golden Treasures of a Lost Civilization are yours to discover. In the ROM’s newest exhibition, more than 120 artifacts, most of which are gold, have been excavated from a rare undisturbed tomb. Visit www.rom.on.ca or call (416) 586-5549 for more information.

Science North, Sudbury

Be among the first to see Science North's new special exhibit – Ends of the Earth: From Polar Bears to Penguins. It’sone of the "coolest" ways to spend your March Break.  The  Gold Adventure program will have kids panning for gold and learning about precious metals through a variety of hands-on activities. Visit www.sciencenorth.on.ca or call (705) 523-4629 (1-800-461-4898 outside of Sudbury) for more information.

A variety of special programs for kids and families are also available at local library branches during March break.

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Contacts:
Mark Thompson, Minister’s Office, (416) 325-4071
Guy Lepage, Communications Branch, (416) 314-3497