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Canada’s Museums of Science and Innovation 🇨🇦 3 national institutions— @AgMuseum @AvSpaceMuseum @SciTechMuseum - En français @IngeniumFr
Ottawa, Ontario
Joined April 2017
The de Havilland Canada Twin Otter is a Canadian-designed twin turboprop aircraft with a rugged construction known for its short takeoff and landing (STOL) capability. It has been one of the most useful, dependable, and versatile planes since the 60s.
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Join us this Friday for a deep dive collection tour of the Ingenium Centre, where every corner holds a new surprise! This week you'll be guided through the Botanical models, and peek into the cataloguing lab, library and archives, and more:
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Canada’s flag is an international symbol of Canadian identity. But there was a problem with the first models of our flag, flown in 1965. Outdoors, the colours faded quickly from red to orange, and the white cloth turned a dingy gray.
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🌟 Want your child to fall in love with learning? An Ingenium membership makes it easy (and fun!) to explore science and innovation together. Enjoy unlimited admission to our three world-class museums, discounts and more! . Join the adventure:
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Canadian Robert Wang wanted to find a way to make cooking healthy and delicious food easier. His multi-cooker has made cooking safer and more accessible for millions worldwide.
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In the 1800s, every town kept its own local time. After missing a train in 1876, Sir Sandford Fleming—a Scottish-born Canadian and chief engineer of the Canadian Pacific Railway—had a brilliant idea: standard time.
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RT @CdnHeritage: 🎟️ From June 20 to September 2, enjoy free admissions or reduced rates at some of Canada’s iconic attractions:.🏛️ Museums….
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Looking for fun and meaningful ways to spend time with your family all year long? An Ingenium Membership gives you unlimited access to three of Canada's most engaging museums. Whether it's planes, trains, or farm fun—there’s something for everyone.
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Exciting to see Ottawa spotlighting innovation and collaboration across sectors. Looking forward to what Ottawa Innovation Week brings!.
I was proud to proclaim Ottawa Innovation Week at last night’s inaugural launch with Sonya from @Invest_Ottawa, Sueling from @ottawabot, Crockett from @Ottawa_Tourism, and Jacob Glick from @amazon. It was great to see federal MPs @brucefanjoy, @MingarelliG, @JennaSudds,
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Joseph-Armand Bombardier wanted to build a vehicle that provided people with reliable transportation in the winter. In 1937, he patented the invention responsible for the launch of a Canadian transportation company and the global adoption of a recreational sport: the snowmobile.
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We can’t wait to welcome you into the Ingenium Centre tomorrow, June 7, for Doors Open Ottawa. Discover Canada’s history of science and innovation through our national collection of locomotives, antique cars, household objects, rare books and more!
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Discover the facility that houses Canada’s national collection of science and innovation at Doors Open Ottawa, this Saturday, June 7! We can’t wait to welcome you into the Ingenium Centre and share inspiring stories of Canadian innovation:.
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Before 1951, if your heart stopped or beat irregularly, there was no reliable way to restart or regulate it. Enter Jack Hopps from @umanitoba who, in collaboration with Toronto heart surgeons Wilfred Bigelow and John Callaghan, invented the world’s first external pacemaker.
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Reserve your free spot now for Doors Open Ottawa at the Ingenium Centre! Step inside and discover a trove of over 150,000 artifacts. From locomotives to household objects, the Ingenium Centre showcases a diverse legacy of science and innovation in Canada.
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Meet the robotic arm that changed space history — Canadarm! This groundbreaking Canadian innovation launched in 1981 and became essential to the Space Shuttle program. #ProudlyCanadianInnovations #ProudlyCanadian #MadeinCanada #ChooseCanada
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In 1911, Joseph Coyle witnessed an argument between a hotelier and a delivery man over broken eggs, and realized there must be a better way to transport eggs than a simple basket. The BC-native later patented an egg carrier with individual cushioned slots.
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Mark your calendars! On June 7, come explore the Ingenium Centre, the facility that houses Canada’s most comprehensive collection devoted to science and technology. You don’t want to miss this fantastic event at Doors Open Ottawa! Admission is free. Tickets coming soon.
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Are you a strategic leader with a passion for operational excellence and sustainability? We're seeking a Director, Facilities Services to lead the operation and maintenance of our world-class facilities across the NCR. #careers #werehiring
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✨ Unlock a year of family fun! With an Ingenium membership, your crew gets unlimited access to our THREE amazing museums in Ottawa. Let curiosity lead the way! .👉
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RT @AlgonquinColleg: To mark International Museum Day, we are pleased to collaborate with @IngeniumCA to showcase some of the Algonquin Col….
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