H.R. MacMillan Space Centre Vancouver

Not only can visitors view the night sky, but also are entertained with changing multimedia presentations including our famous laser musical productions and a variety of original shows created by the H.R. MacMillan Space Centre.

The Virtual voyage and full-motion simulator
The full-motion simulator combines science and drama animating the excitement of space travel.
The virtual voyage experience is split into two separate sections: a pre-show where you are informed of you current mission and objectives and the second section is the actual ride itself where visitors climb aboard a 30-seat spacecraft, strap on their seatbelts and soar past earthly and heavenly spectacles.

Ground Station Canada
This 90-seat multimedia theatre combines live action and audio-visual presentations. Programs provide regular updates of space news and space technology with special highlights of Canada’s role in space.
These highly interactive shows where the audience is encouraged to participate run about 20 minutes in length.

OBSERVATORY PROGRAMS
in the GORDON MACMILLAN SOUTHAM OBSERVATORY

Located right beside the Space Centre is the Gordon MacMillan Southam Observatory, equipped with a 1/2 metre Cassegrain telescope to explore the day and night skies around Vancouver. Telescope observing sessions occur Friday and Saturday evenings and are organized by enthusiastic, qualified staff and volunteers. Admission into the Observatory is by donation so don't miss this opportunity to witness the wonders of the Universe!

Every week an amazing new "Celestial Target" will be highlighted. Everyone is invited to come on down and have all your questions answered, find out how a telescope and observatory work, explore the night skies, participate in exciting kids activities, and more!!!


To reach the H.R. MacMillan Space Centre by bus, you can catch the bus 2 or 22 to Cornwall and Cypress. From there you can walk down Cypress until you reach Chestnut.