Landmarks
The Big Nickel
What is
The Big Nickel is a nine meter tall replica of a 1951 nickel that was built and completed in 1964.
Where
The Big Nickel is located at the Dynamic Earth science museum in Sudbury, Ontario Canada. Its address is 122 Big Nickel Road.
Why there
The Big Nickel was an idea proposed by 28 year old fireman Ted Szivla. He suggested it at a contest hosted by the Sudbury Star where citizens recommended ways to celebrate the Canadian Centennial. The purpose of the coin was to attract tourists and put Sudbury on the map.
Why Care
The Big Nickel generates a lot of tourist income for the city of Sudbury. It also represents the pride Sudbury has in its heritage of being a mining town based on the mining of nickel ore.
The Big Nickel is a nine meter tall replica of a 1951 nickel that was built and completed in 1964.
Where
The Big Nickel is located at the Dynamic Earth science museum in Sudbury, Ontario Canada. Its address is 122 Big Nickel Road.
Why there
The Big Nickel was an idea proposed by 28 year old fireman Ted Szivla. He suggested it at a contest hosted by the Sudbury Star where citizens recommended ways to celebrate the Canadian Centennial. The purpose of the coin was to attract tourists and put Sudbury on the map.
Why Care
The Big Nickel generates a lot of tourist income for the city of Sudbury. It also represents the pride Sudbury has in its heritage of being a mining town based on the mining of nickel ore.
Science North
What is
Science North is a science museum in Sudbury Ontario that was established on June 19th 1984.
Where
It's located at 100 Ramsey Lake Road Sudbury Ontario.
Why there
It is a museum located on a billion year old geological fault line. The building is connected through a series of underground tunnels. It was built to help educate and entertain the public using science exhibits on a variety of topics such as geology.
Why care
Science North is an important building in the community which generates a lot of revenue from tourists. It also entertains people and increases Sudbury's livability.
Science North is a science museum in Sudbury Ontario that was established on June 19th 1984.
Where
It's located at 100 Ramsey Lake Road Sudbury Ontario.
Why there
It is a museum located on a billion year old geological fault line. The building is connected through a series of underground tunnels. It was built to help educate and entertain the public using science exhibits on a variety of topics such as geology.
Why care
Science North is an important building in the community which generates a lot of revenue from tourists. It also entertains people and increases Sudbury's livability.
Lake Laurentian Conservation Area
What is
Lake Laurentian Conservation area is a 2,400 acres plot of protected government green space.
Where
It is located 10 minutes away from downtown Sudbury Ontario at 2309 South Bay Road.
Why there
The purpose of the area is to help manage a water shed in the area and to protect wildlife. It also provides many activities such as camping and skiing since the early 1960's.
Why care
Lake Laurentian Conservation area is an important area because it protects many wildlife species. It also helps manage the watershed in the area which is important to the ecosystem and environment.
Lake Laurentian Conservation area is a 2,400 acres plot of protected government green space.
Where
It is located 10 minutes away from downtown Sudbury Ontario at 2309 South Bay Road.
Why there
The purpose of the area is to help manage a water shed in the area and to protect wildlife. It also provides many activities such as camping and skiing since the early 1960's.
Why care
Lake Laurentian Conservation area is an important area because it protects many wildlife species. It also helps manage the watershed in the area which is important to the ecosystem and environment.