We much regret that Canada South Science City is currently closed to the public.
Our operations were disrupted by the covid-19 pandemic followed by several serious incidents of vandalism.
The Forster school building is closed to the public until repairs are made and the utilities are restored.
We are deeply sorry for any inconvenience this disruption has caused. However, we have a bright vision for the future!
Renovations are planned to make us part of a non-profit community hub with a focus on discovery and learning.
Our partner, an expanded year-'round Farmers Market at Forster, is part of our completed feasibility study, and
we look forward to serving a revitalied Sandwich Towne later in fall 2022! Keep in touch and thanks for your support!
In the meantime, please use our free online RESOURCES by clicking the link above.
Canada South Science City is a registered charitable interactive science centre located in Windsor, Ontario. After opening in Market Square, Science City operated for a dozen years on Marion Avenue, and we are now located on Felix Avenue at the former J.L.Forster High School.
The mission of Canada South Science City is to advance the understanding and appreciation of science, its principles, and applications, for residents and visitors of Southwestern Ontario, through the operation of a hands-on science centre incorporating:
Because of the Co-vid-19 pandemic, Windsor's OpenStreets, in September 2020 and 2021 was cancelled.
Visit www.lifeafterfifty.ca for more information.
Because of the Covid pandemic and associated restrictions on social gathering, our summer day camp was cancelled in 2020-2022.
For large groups of children (10+ kids):
Please book group tours in advance. For the best experience, feel free to call ahead for groups smaller than 10 children as well.
To book a tour please email education@cssciencecity.com with a completed form linked below.
Birthday parties at Science City include a guided tour of our Exhibit Hall, an interactive science talk, and a hands-on experiment or activity. A room is available for eating but food is not provided. Booking the room and tour for a birthday party is $200. Please book birthday parties in advance.
The Farmers Market at Forster is a partner of Science City at the Forster Community Hub. Once space is renovated inside of Forster for the market, it will becme a year-'round operation. Vendors at the Market will sell local fruits and vegetables as well as some furniture, clothing, Tupperware, handmade crafts, and plants grown in our indoor LED hydroponics research operation.
The history of Canada South Science City:
1992
Tom Toth, high school teacher and administrator, and then City Councillor, brought proposals before the City Council to open a Science Center.
1995
A printed brochure dated July 31, 1995 lists Tom Toth, David Cassivi, Roy James and Rod Peturson as the Founding Directors of an organization to establish a science and technology centre for Windsor.
1996
Council approves the creation of a Science & Technology Center Steering Comittee comprised of two members of Council and three citizens.
1997
A study completed in May 1997, affirmed that there appears to be a need for additional family-oriented recreational/educational facilities in Windsor and that the need extends beyond that of science to include local cultural and historical subjects.
1999
Toth organized contruction at the Market Square and the ribbon was cut later that year, having built the center at a fraction of the projected cost.
2001
"SciTech Exploratium received a three-year grant for $300,000 from the Ministry of Energy, Science, and Technology and became a member of the Canadian Association of Science Centres.
2002
Won a three-year Trillium grant for $225,000.
2003
The City of Windsor purchased the former DeSantis school property at 930 Marion Avenue.
2004
Canada South Science City opened to the public during March break after an extensive period of set-up. With the support of MP Brian Masse, on April 1, 2004, CSSC became registered as an independent charitable organization.
2005
Council supported Science City waiving by laws which allowed the development of many new exhibits. Chris Hadfield visits the center!
2006
First Science Cafe was succesfully held and a major Climate Change exhibit was opened thanks to Science North.
2007
Another exibit was donated from the Great Lakes Institute of Environmental Research and the Great Lakes Institure for Environmental Research.
2008
Canada South Science City won a second three-year Trillium grant for $225,000.
2009
A large exhibit loan from the Canadian Space Agency opened.
2010
Recieved an award for community achievement from Windsor Working with Immigrant Women.
2011
The Ministry of Transport of Ontario opened the Windsor-Essex Parkway exhibit at the Science City.
2013
Dr. David Suzuki presented Canada South Science City with the Canvas Campus Mother Earth Award "for activism in support of people's rights, our communities, and our Earth."
2016
Canada South Science City moved to a new location at the former J.L.Forster high school.
Canada South Science City is an interactive science museum, as well as a registered Canadian charity, which relies on its dedicated volunteers for much of its success.
We are currently seeking responsible volunteers to fill the following positions: Front Desk Personnel, Exhibit Technician, and Exhibit Guides. Volunteers may also be asked to assist with various tasks and responsibilities within the science centre.
If you are interested in becoming a volunteer with Canada South Science City (and you are 14 years or older of age), please fill out the following form and send it to info@cssciencecity.com or call us at 519-973-3667.
Thanks to Canada Summer Jobs and Young Canada Works we usually have seasonal positions for students to work at Science City. However, becasue of closures,
these had to be cancelled in 2022. .
Science City is a proud member of the Canadian Association of Science Centres (CASC)
, and participates in their reciprocal program of free admissions.
If you are a member of another participating CASC centre
, you have free admission to Science City. Conversely, if you are a member of Science City
, your membership card will also give you free general admission to over two dozen other CASC centres across Canada!
--->Additional family members: $20 each
Canada South Science City is a charitable organization and thus relies heavily on the donations and support from the public. Donations are still needed for us to cover ongoing costs, and donations are eligible for tax receipts. Receipts for recorded donations of $20 or more, made in 2020, should be in the mail before the end of February 2021. In addition to traditional payments by cash or cheque, there are ways to make donations or other payments to us electronically:
