[BCMA] This summer is the perfect time to drop by the Fraser River Discovery Centre

[Moderated BCMA subscriber listserv.]

Media Release

For Immediate Release

June 23, 2010 

 

This summer is the perfect time to drop by the Fraser River Discovery Centre

 

New Westminster – Summer is upon us and the Fraser River Discovery Centre
welcomes you to join in on all the fun activities that they are offering
this summer! 

 

As the sun returns to the skies, visitors can take advantage of the warm
weather and join Discovery Centre Interpreters for a game of Boardwalk
BINGO. It’s free to play! While strolling down the boardwalk, discover
amazing facts about the Boats, Industries, eNvironment, Geography, and the
Olden Days of the Fraser River. Winners receive a small prize, including a
VIP tour of the Discovery Centre. 

 

There are also plenty of new activities to try inside the Discovery Centre.
Come in for a guided tour of the main exhibits, Build-a-boat: Wooden Boat
Building on the Fraser River and The Ripple Effect. Families are invited to
“Get Messy” together at different activity stations. In the Archaeology
tent, use real archaeologist’s tools and techniques to uncover amazing
stories of the river. Then head over to the Pollution Model and create
pollution yourself before watching what happens when the rain sweeps it
away. Then take action to keep the river clean. Or why not learn about
historical boat-building techniques and try out wood-working skills in the
boat building exhibit. Visitors can use real boat materials to build a
sculpture. Whether you come during the week or join one of the guided tours
on the weekends, visitors can expect to get their hands dirty! 

 

The Discovery Centre is now open seven days a week from 10am to 4pm.
Activities are geared to 5-9 year olds. Guided tours of the exhibits and
Boardwalk Bingo will be offered on most weekends. Check out the Fraser River
Discovery Centre’s calendar of events on their website for details.
www.fraserriverdiscovery.org

 

The Fraser River Discovery Centre is an interpretive centre connecting
communities in discovery and celebration of the living, working Fraser
River. It is located at 788 Quayside Drive, New Westminster. The Discovery
Centre is open seven days a week 10am to 4pm all summer long. Admission to
the galleries is by donation. Boardwalk Bingo is free to play.

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For more information please contact:

Shannon King

Education Coordinator

604-521-8401 ext. 105

 <mailto:sking at fraserriverdiscovery.org> sking at fraserriverdiscovery.org

 

Fraser River Discovery Centre

788 Quayside Drive 

New Westminster, BC V3M 6Z6 Canada

T 604.521.8401 | F 604.521.9401

www.fraserriverdiscovery.org

 
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Kathleen Bertrand | Exhibit and Communication Coordinator

Fraser River Discovery Centre

788 Quayside Drive 

New Westminster, BC V3M 6Z6 Canada

T 604.521.8401 ext. 104  | F 604.521.9401

www.fraserriverdiscovery.org

 

To restore the river to health, we first have to comprehend it. – Alan
Haig-Brown The Fraser River

 

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