Sault Ste. Marie Science Festival set to entertain and educate

The Sault Ste. Marie Science Festival is celebrating science, tech and fun for all ages from June 14 to 19.

Events, demonstrations and interactive activities will be happening at locations all over the city like the Advanced Research Technology Innovation Expo (ARTIE) for grades 1-8 students on June 16.

The Science Carnival is a two day event this year, on June 18 and 19, with activities, entertainment, and of course, science for all ages.

The Science Festival's press release, and a link to more information, is included below.

The Sault Ste. Marie Science Festival is back for another year of science, technology, and fun, taking place June 14 to 19 in various locations across the city.

Join Science Festival partners for a week of celebrating science, technology, and innovation! Every year the Sault Ste. Marie Science Festival shines the spotlight on science among children, teens and adults by offering an opportunity to celebrate science in a fun, interactive and welcoming setting for all ages.

None of this would be possible without the Sault Ste. Marie Science Festival group of partners: Algoma University, Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre, Entomica, Invasive Species Centre, Natural Resources Canada – Canadian Forest Service, Department of Fisheries and Oceans, Sault College, Sault Ste. Marie Innovation Centre, Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry, Sault Ste. Marie Public Library, Parks Canada and Science North as the managing partner.

Get out and explore your community for engaging, fun science events, including the ARTIE (Advanced Research Technology Innovation Expo) for grades 1-8 to participate virtually in hands-on activities, demonstrations and presentations June 16. And of course don’t miss out on the annual Science Carnival, this year the Science Carnival is teaming up with The Great Northern Ontario Roadshow- a two-day community event featuring vendors, fun family activities, local natural wonders, science, and entertainment on June 18 and 19.

For more information about the festival, visit: http://sciencenorth.ca/ssmscifest/