Science World

One of the city's most photographed structures, the Science World (scienceworld.ca; adult/child $36/24) dome isn't just a shiny shoreline bauble. Found inside is a multilevel mashup of activities and exhibits that offer fun for all ages. There are two floors of educational play, featuring everything from plasma balls to whisper dishes. Hands-on exhibits make learning fun, as do the live science demonstrations on the Centre Stage. Find live critters in the Sara Stern Gallery, behold the bodily functions exhibited in the BodyWorks area, then fly over a city on the virtual-reality Birdly ride ($8 extra). If the weather's fine, save time for the outdoor Ken Spencer Science Park. Focused on sustainable communities, it's a quirky collection of climbing frames, interactive games and stage demos, plus a coop full of beady-eyed chickens.