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Woven by Water to cost $1.9 million; federal government to kick in $650,000
Published Dec 16, 2025 • Last updated 14 hours ago • 2 minute read
Ashley Larose, CEO of Science North, takes part in a funding announcement at the science centre on Tuesday December 16, 2025. Photo by John Lappa /Sudbury StarArticle content
Greater Sudbury’s science centre is getting a major makeover, and the federal government is helping in a big way.
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Sudbury MP Viviane Lapointe announced Tuesday that FedNor is investing $650,000 to support Woven by Water, a project that will renew more than 20 per cent of the third floor at Science North.
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The total cost of the project is expected to be about $1.9 million.
Woven by Water will modernize and connect the third and fourth floors with a multi-level play structure and a series of exhibits that explore the intricate and vital relationships between water cycles, with a focus on Indigenous learning.
“This support from FedNor enables us to imagine a new future for our third floor — one that reflects the importance of water in shaping our environment, our cultures and our communities,” Ashley Larose, CEO of Science North, said in a release.
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“Woven by Water will offer immersive learning experiences that honour Indigenous knowledge and invite visitors to explore Northern Ontario through a new lens. We are proud to advance a project that will enhance tourism, deepen understanding and ignite life-long curiosity.”
Visitors to Woven by Water will explore how water ecosystems have shaped land, species and people in Northern Ontario, and they will learn how to become stewards of our precious water systems.
Sudbury MP Viviane Lapointe announced a FedNor investment of $650,000 to support Woven by Water, a project that will renew more than 20 percent of the third floor at Science North in Sudbury. John Lappa/Sudbury Star/Postmedia Network Photo by John Lappa /John Lappa/Sudbury Star
This priority project also supports Canada’s commitments to Truth and Reconciliation by promoting Indigenous learning through the concept of two-eyed seeing, which embraces multiple perspectives.
“This investment will support the continued evolution of Science North, Northern Ontario’s premier tourism destination,” Lapointe added. “The Woven by Water initiative represents a renewal of experiences, cultural elements and exhibits designed to attract visitors from across the region. This investment in Science North is about unlocking new growth opportunities and further positioning our region as a must-visit destination.”
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Opened in June 1984, Science North celebrated 40 years last year. It is the second-largest science centre in Canada, only ranking behind the Ontario Science Centre in Toronto.
Once the renovations are complete, Science North will have the first indoor multi-level, full-body play-based structure, catering to all developmental stages and learning styles. The new space will be inclusive and accessible, celebrating Canada’s cultural heritage and supporting learning activities that align with Ontario’s elementary and secondary curricula.
The federal investments are expected to help boost tourism to Greater Sudbury by creating a more dynamic, interactive atmosphere at Science North.
“Science has the power to inspire, and Woven by Water will help Science North do just that. By modernizing Northern Ontario’s most popular tourist attraction, FedNor is supporting tourism, encouraging extended stays and inspiring return visits,” said Patty Hajdu, minister of jobs and families and the minister responsible for FedNor.
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