Water, earth, fire and wind are all elements that cause spectacular and sometimes destructive events, when they rage. The Extreme Nature exhibition explains the phenomenon of natural cataclysm and explores some of the biggest disasters that occurred in Canada. It is an interactive exhibition for both families and the general public. Even before entering the exhibition room, the visitor can hear the deep roaring sound made by the main attraction of the exhibition: the earthquake simulator. This installation provides a very realistic feeling of the vibrations of three levels of earthquakes, the highest reaching 7.4 on the Richter scale. The visit is also punctuated with soundtracks, video images, touching testimonials, evocative objects and even an impressive hologram built especially for the exhibition to explain the progression of a hurricane. On top of demonstrating how changes in the environment cause extreme phenomena and bring impressive planetary disruptions, the exhibition offers advice and public safety rules to follow when such events occur.   This exhibition was made possible by the generous contributions of: UN Climate Change Conference in Montreal   This exhibition was co-produced by:   PICTURE GALLERY Print pictures (pdf)

TECHNICAL DETAILS

Ideal space:

Floor plan of the exhibition

• 200 square meters or 2 150 square feet;

• 2,45 meters or 8 feet of ceiling height;
  

• Storage space of 20 square meters or 215 square feet for the 10 transport crates.

The Extreme Nature exhibition is subdivided into five zones made of self-supporting modules that support tarps.

More specifically, this exhibition includes:

• 34 tarp panels with information and pictures on natural cataclysm;

• 6 showcases containing naturalized specimens or objects;
  

• 7 interactive games;

• 1 earthquake simulator;

• 2 soundtracks of testimonials;

• 1 computer station presenting the big flood in Saguenay;

• 2 films on the Great Saguenay Deluge;

• 1 large screen television with original movie and music;

• 1 television with a film on the ice storm of 1998 in Montreal;

• 2 strobes;

• 1 hologram of a hurricane with integrated lighting;

• 1 forest fire fighter equipment on a model;

• 1 animation wagon with magnetic board.

A complete educational guide for children of daycare, kindergarten, elementary school and high school is included with the exhibition, as well as a rolling cart to store the educational material.

FOR RESERVATION AND INFORMATION :

Pierre Harvey, M.Sc.
Chief Development Officer

Phone: (819) 434-3200, Ext. 237
Toll free: 1 (877) 434-3200, Ext. 237
Cell phone: (819) 571-7372
Fax: (819) 564-0287
Email: pierre.harvey@naturesciences.qc.ca