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young and the young at heart.” The three main galleries explore the basics of physics, nat-
ural history, and music through hands-on displays, while a fourth gallery holds an ever-
changing array of traveling exhibits. The Science Theatre shows the feature Over Canada,
a high-definition aerial tour of Canada accompanied by the sounds of Canadian musicians.
Science World is known locally as “the golf ball.”
The most enjoyable way to get to Science World is aboard a False Creek Ferry from
Granville Island or the Vancouver Aquatic Centre. If you don't want to take the ferry, you
can drive to the west end of Terminal Avenue—plenty of parking is available—or take the
SkyTrain to Main Street Station and then walk across the street.
MM GRANVILLE ISLAND
Follow Granville Street southwest through downtown and cross False Creek by bridge or
ferry to reach Granville Island. Regarded as one of North America's most successful inner-
city, industrial-site redevelopments, the jazzed-up island is the place to go on a bright sunny
day—allow at least several hours or an entire afternoon for this hive of activity.