Annual Report - Ontario Science Centre

CAUSE +EFFECT40 Years of Interactive Science + Technology

The effects are clear. Amazement. Wonder.Excitement. Jaw-dropping, eye-popping,wow-I-didn’t-know-that exclamationsfrom millions of visitors. The cause is justas clear. The Ontario Science Centre andour 40 years of delighting, informing,challenging and thrilling people of all ages.Prepare to be moved.1 Message from the Leadership 2 Igniting Curiosity 4 Inspiring Discovery6 Learning Through Experience 8 Pushing Boundaries 10 New Ways of Thinking12 2009 Science Centre Highlights 14 Donors and Sponsors 16 Board of Trustees2

Message froM the LeadershipMark Cohon, ChairBoard of TrusteesLesley LewisCEO40 YEARS OFINTERACTIVE SCIENCEAND TECHNOLOGY1969 was a landmark year in science: humans walked for the first timeon the surface of the moon; the first message was sent over thearpaNet, the predecessor of today’s internet; the Boeing 747 madeits first test flight, and the first magnetic-stripe atM machine wasinstalled in the Us.the ontario science Centre opened its doors in september that year,a gift from the province of ontario to all Canadians, in honour ofCanada’s 100th birthday. While initial plans were for a traditionalmuseum of transportation and technology, architect ray Moriyama’svision was more dynamic, a living organism that would grow andchange constantly. his goal was that a trip to the science Centre“must be an emotional experience, with intellectual satisfaction,and it must be fun.”While the Centre has changed dramatically over the years, it hasadhered to the original concept of a place of wonder and joy, encouragingactive participation and discovery. in september 2009, over15,000 visitors joined us for an unforgettable birthday party.it was a year for celebration with great temporary exhibitions such asLizards & Snakes: Alive!, BODY WORLDS & The Story of the Heart andnew sport demonstration exhibits during the olympics; fabulous filmsincluding Under the Sea and The Alps; and remarkable programming –powerful health related programs in partnership with the heart andstroke foundation, youth programs such as sci fri, and deni Yangholding 700+ people spellbound in the great hall three times a dayduring March Break with an incredible bubbles demonstration!!for a number of years, our industry-leading Community access programshave provided free admission for children and families through registeredsocial service agencies, year-long passes for new citizen familiesand passes ‘borrowed’ from libraries in underserved neighbourhoods.More than 70,000 people, who could otherwise not afford to visit, enjoyexperiences that only the ontario science Centre can deliver.in recent years, we have recognized the challenge for schools intoronto’s most disadvantaged neighbourhoods to fund a visit to theCentre. in september 2009 we tackled this access issue, launching ourAdopt-a-Class program. initially, with the support of caring corporateand individual sponsors, we raised enough funds to enable 472 suchvisits – to the delight of students and teachers alike. Between septemberand the end of March 2010, an astounding 23,503 children and teachersvisited through the program, and future plans will see the programexpand. thank you to our many supporters for making this possible.Just as the world has evolved significantly over the last 40 years,so have science centres in order to remain relevant. the ontarioscience Centre’s goal today is to use science as the lens to inspire andactively engage people to think differently about the world aroundthem and the role they can play in the world. thank you to all of oursupporters -- our donors, members, visitors and government. oursuccess is your success.Mark Cohon, ChairBoard of trusteesLesley LewisCeo1

Forty years after it was establishedas one of the world’s first interactivescience museums, the OntarioScience Centre celebrated this milestoneanniversary. Created as aCentennial project, the “CentennialCentre of Science and Technology”,as we are officially known, was apioneer in creating experiences thatmake science accessible to a wideaudience. Since its official openingon September 26, 1969, the ScienceCentre has attracted over 40 millionvisitors from around the world andis one of Canada’s most visitedcultural attractions – an achievementof which we are very proud. Checkout some of our accomplishmentsfrom over the past 40 years.1969Ontario Science Centreopens three months afterCommander Neil Armstrong1982China: 7,000 Years of Discoveryexhibition breaks all attendancerecords, attracting more1996Opening of Shoppers Drug Mart®OMNIMAX ® Theatre, Ontario’sfirst IMAX ® Dome theatre,.walks.on.the.moon. . . . . . . . . .than. .1.5 million. .visitors. . . . . . . . . .designed. . .by Eberhart. .Zeidler. . . . . . . . . .1975Inventor Rowland Emettvisits the Science Centre,which owns the world’slargest collection ofwhimsical Emett machines1988Sport, the firstbilingual exhibitionopens1992Canadian astronautDr. Roberta Bondarcalls the ScienceCentre from orbitingspace shuttle1993Indoor rainforestenvironmentdebuts in theLiving Earth hall2

1997Recognized by TourismToronto as fastest growingtourist attraction in GTA2003KidSpark for junior scientistsage eight and under opens.Space doubled in 2004 due2008Facing Mars: Would You Survive theJourney interactive exhibition opens,focuses on overcoming the challenges of. . . . . . . . . . . .to popular. .demand. . . . . . . . . . . .sending. .humans. .to.Mars.and.exploring. .the. . . . . . . . . . . . .surface of the planet2000Receives $15 million fromOntario Government as partof provincial infrastructureinitiative supporting sports,culture and tourismHOW DO WEEFFECT CHANGE?BY CAUSINGPEOPLE TO ASKWHY, TO SEEKANSWERS ANDTO SECUREKNOWLEDGE.2005The Science Centre hostsBODY WORLDS 2, attractingalmost half a million visitorsin five months2006 / 2007Agents of Change $47.5 milliontransformation completed with theopening of the Weston FamilyInnovation Centre and TELUSCAPE2009Ontario Science Centre celebrates40th birthday with spectacular line-upof exhibitions that continue to delight,challenge and inform visitors3

EXPLORATION. IT’S THE NOT SO SECRETELEMENT THAT MAKES OUR PROGRAMS ANDEXHIBITIONS SURPRISING, CHALLENGING,AND ULTIMATELY SO REWARDING.4a science centre is a school of life — itis a place that fills visitors with wonder,responds to their thirst for knowledge andunlocks their innate talents for discoveryand invention. this year, for the first time,the ontario science Centre featured fourextraordinary exhibitions that engaged,touched and thrilled our visitors. thiswas complemented by an exceptionalschedule of iMaX ® films including Journeyto Mecca, Under the Sea, Mysteries ofthe Great Lakes, and The Alps.Sultans of Science: 1000 Years of KnowledgeRediscovered (an exhibition fromdubai) and the iMaX film, Journey toMecca: In the Footsteps of Ibn Battutacelebrated scientists, inventors andexplorers from the golden age of islamicscience and shared this rich and dynamichistory with the broader community.The Science of Spying was an intriguingexhibition that gave a peek at thetop-secret technology behind modernespionage, and allowed visitors to testtheir skills as a rookie spy. Created withinput from real spies, this captivatingexhibition from the U.K. showedvisitors – through a variety of engagingexperiences – how current scienceand technology has enabled the worldof modern espionage to evolvedramatically.Lizards & Snakes: Alive! showcased55 live animals and their unique adaptations,including projectile tongues,deadly venom, amazing camouflageand sometimes surprising modes of locomotion!Visitors of all ages were amazedby the diverse range of live lizards andsnakes from five continents. Mythsand fears surrounding many of thesefascinating creatures were dispelled.through interactive stations, visitors wereinvited to listen to recorded squamatesounds, get an up-close look at livegeckos, test their knowledge about thecreatures on display and learn aboutthe inner workings of a rattlesnake onthe hunt.and just in time to mark the scienceCentre’s birthday milestone was thenewest Gunther von Hagens’ BODYWORLDS exhibition, BODY WORLDS &The Story of the Heart, sponsored by theNational Bank, which featured more than200 authentic specimens, includingentire bodies, individual organs andtransparent body slices. this unforgettableanatomy lesson gave visitors abetter understanding of physiology andhealth and a new appreciation andrespect for what it means to be human.“We’ve had an extra -ordinary year endwith 28,416 visitorsduring family dayweekend, representinga 14 per cent increaseover last year.”grant troop, Chief operatingofficer, ontario science Centre

291,246 visitors enteredour doors in the monthsof July and August, a 20%increase over last year’sattendance.5

623,503 students, teachers andsupervisors from underservedschools visited the ScienceCentre through Adopt-a-Class,demonstrating the need forsuch access programs and forcontinued support fromsponsors and donors.

LEARNINGTHROUGHEXPERIENCEINTERACTIVESCIENCEEDUCATION,PURSUED IN AWELCOMINGENVIRONMENT,IS THE KEY TOUNDERSTANDINGAND DISCOVERY.“a field trip to the scienceCentre is a full-day ofhands-on learning, achance for students andteachers to explore theworld outside of theclassroom, sparking theircuriosity and showinghow science can becreative and engaging.”Catherine paisley, Vice-president, scienceeducation, ontario science Centrefor four decades, the science Centre hascultivated an international reputation forintriguing, hands-on experiences thathelp make science come alive. We striveto bring advanced science from beyondthe realm of our understanding to withinthe reach of all ages.our education programs are speciallydesigned to inform, challenge anddelight students and encourage scienceliteracy at an early age and onwards.from ontario science Centre summerCamp, to sleepovers, to the ontarioscience Centre science school, we makeevery effort to instil a passion for sciencein even the youngest minds.We are committed to making ourengaging experiences accessible toyoung people and underserved groups.the Adopt-a-Class program, launchedthis year, allowed school classes fromthe toronto district school Board’s ModelSchools for Inner Cities project to attendthe science Centre, visit its exhibitionhalls and participate in any one of 26educational programs at no cost to theschool or families. thanks to foundingpartner procter & gamble and the sponsorshipof amgen Canada, 75 classeswere also provided with transportation toand from the science Centre. supportfrom additional individual and corporatesponsors brought in even more classesof children who otherwise would nothave a chance to come and ignite theircuriosity.the science Centre works diligently todevelop programs that have appeal forchildren and adults alike and 2009 wasno exception. International Year ofAstronomy, celebrating the 400thanniversary of galileo’s astronomicaluse of the telescope, was a key focus forthe science Centre with a lineup ofevents that were out of this world. fromCosmic Journeys and Astronomy of theAncient Islamic World presentations atthe Ca technologies planetarium; solarobserving viewing sessions throughspecial telescopes; internationalastronomy day; to star parties whichfeatured views of the night skies throughhigh-powered telescopes; there wassomething exciting for everyone.in addition, Food: Sink your teeth intoscience, an engaging program suitablefor all ages enabled visitors to participatein presentations and activities relating tothe science and technology concerningfood.7

TO HELP BUILDOUR COMMUNITY,MANY HAVE JOINEDUS IN THE CAUSEOF ADVANCINGKNOWLEDGE.8the intersection of curiosity and discoveryat the ontario science Centre is madepossible through the involvement ofgovernment, business, education andthe community. at the heart of thesepartnerships is the goal to advanceknowledge, share innovative ideas,support new programs and invest inthought-provoking, interactive exhibitions.By sharing her innovative idea on DynamicPhotovoltaics, eden full, a 17-year oldgrade 12 student from Calgary, made acontribution to advancing knowledge. herproject was recognized with the inauguralWeston Youth Innovation Award, establishedto encourage and recognize youngCanadian innovators, and named inrecognition of the W. garfield Westonfoundation’s $15 million lead gift tothe ontario science Centre’s agentsof Change initiative. eden’s prototypecould lead to a strong new source ofsustainable, environmentally-friendly, andinexpensive energy production. it helpsmaximize the performance of solar panelsby helping them track the sun’s movementacross the sky.one way in which the science Centreachieved support for new programs wasby hosting the third annual LG Innovators’Ball. 1,300 of Canada’s style makers andinfluencers were lured in by the annualgala, themed “femme fatale: an eveningof intrigue” and their spy skills were putto the test by the exhibition The Scienceof Spying. Valued contributors, titlesponsor Lg electronics Canada, teLUs,which sponsored the Cocktail reception,and tiffany, our official jewellery sponsor,brought a level of sophistication to theevent that immersed party guests in aglamorous and mysterious atmosphere.event Chair amoryn engel and honouraryco-chairs Ben Mulroney and JessicaBrownstein led the fantastic evening,which revolved around the fascinatingworld of international espionage. theevent was a tremendous success, raisinga net of $325,000, which ensures moremembers of underserved communitieshave access to the wonder, excitementand inspiration of science.through a new partnership with sonyCanada, we are offering Creativescience programs to visitors that willallow them to explore topics such as thescience of electronic music mixing andvideo filmmaking.our ability to sustain and expand thevariety and calibre of engaging scientificprogramming that secures our internationalposition as a pre-eminent culturaland scientific institution is also madepossible through the annual operatinggrant and additional support of ourgovernment partners. the Ministry ofCulture, through the ontario Culturalattractions fund, invested $1 million in thescience Centre’s 40th anniversary specialexhibitions, which enabled the Centre todeliver an unprecedented line-up oftemporary exhibitions throughout theentire anniversary year. the season’sblockbuster special exhibition, BODYWORLDS, was also made possible throughthe support of the ontario Ministry oftourism’s Celebrate ontario program andNational Bank of Canada.“i would like to congratulatethe ontario scienceCentre on four decades ofperpetuating the joy ofdiscovery among itsmany visitors – and forinstilling in generationsof young people – ourleaders of tomorrow – apassion for learning anda fascination withscience.”dalton Mcguinty, premierof ontario

On September 26, governmentdignitaries, prominent members ofthe business community, esteemedscience colleagues, Science Centrestaff and a large member and visitorcommunity joined together toproudly celebrate the legacy and thetransformation of the Science Centreover the past four decades.9

10WE THRIVE ONLY WHEN WE CAUSEBOUNDARIES TO BE PUSHED,POSSIBILITIES TO BE EXPLOREDAND INNOVATION TO BE EMBRACED.

the science Centre’s goal is to providevisitors with new insights into themselvesand the world around them throughprograms and events that illustrate adifferent perspective and motivate a newway of thinking.in partnership with the Ministry of healthpromotion, the ontario Cancer society,the ontario Lung association and theheart and stroke foundation, the scienceCentre marked National Non-smokingWeek with the launch of I Quit, a smokingcessation program from the creators ofBODY WORLDS & The Story of the Heartexhibition. the striking contrast of ablackened smoker’s lungs in a side-bysidecomparison with healthy lungs in aBODY WORLDS display was incentiveenough for many visitors to resolve toquit smoking after seeing the ravages oftobacco use.the Climate Change Exchange broughttogether four continents with verydifferent climates and socio-economicconditions and encouraged youth aroundthe world to share ideas and proposesolutions to current and future climatechange issues. the remarkable two-daylive event linked by video-conference,co-hosted by the science Centre and theBritish Council, connected youth fromCanada, the United Kingdom, russia andBrazil, to discuss the challenges facingtheir countries. the findings of theexchange were clear – today’s youthwill push politicians and business leadersto change attitudes and take action onclimate change issues.housed in the Weston family innovationCentre, the !dea Gallery is dedicated toblurring the boundaries between scienceand art and exploring the roles and relevanceof new technologies. this year !deaGallery provoked new ways of thinkingthrough three shows that delighted,challenged and informed visitors.to celebrate the United Nations’ internationalYear of astronomy, students fromthe ontario College of art & design wereinvited to create art inspired by astronomicalphenomena. Opening the Universe:Art Inspired by Astronomy expandedvisitors’ perspectives through the interplayof art and science. Earth 8083,developed with students at sheridaninstitute of technology, explored theearth in the year 8083, discovered byaliens as a doomed planet. an archeologicaldig by the aliens uncoverednumerous pieces of art and scienceCentre artifacts and engaged visitors tobuild time capsules.Anatomia: an exhibition exploring theart and science of anatomy challengedvisitors to seek a deeper connection withthe physical, intellectual, emotional andspiritual aspects of the human conditionthrough a wonderful variety of shapesand structures in the world around us andwithin us, as portrayed by students andrecent graduates of the ontario Collegeof art & design, sheridan institute,University of toronto and École poytechniquefédérale de Lausanne.“these remarkable youngpeople are responding toreal global environmentalchallenges and challengingus to develop solutions.”Lesley Lewis, Ceo, ontario science Centre11

on september 26, 2009,our 40 th anniversary Birthdayparty attracted15,279guests, the second largestnumber of visitors in one day.March Break attendance reached65,17320,656students and 2,847 teachers andsupervisors attended the scienceCentre as a result of adopt-a-Class,a program which provides greatercommunity access among underservedschools20,579total active membershiphouseholds at March 31, 2010The Centre drew1,287,002visitors this fiscal year285 corporate,social and teambuildingfunctions were hosted at thescience Centre this yearfamily day weekendattendance topped28,416total Membershipsales up19%from last year12

The Ontario Science Centre isdedicated to spreading the wonderof discovery to communities far andwide. We create exhibits that travelbeyond our walls to delight visitorsin communities around the world.The following exhibits covered alot of ground this year:Circus! Science Under the Big Top!discovery place, North Carolina, Usaimagination station, ohio, UsaBishop Museum, hawaii, UsaTotal attendance at theShoppers Drug Mart®OMNIMAX ® Theatre thisyear was381,270over 350 adults andteen volunteerscontributed20,189volunteer hours291,246visitors entered our doorsin the months of July andaugust – best in 10 yearsStrange MatterBoonshoft Museum of discovery, ohio, Usasloan-Longway Museum, Michigan, UsaMontreal science Centre, Quebec, Canadahigh desert Museum, oregon, Usascience North, sudbury, ontario, CanadaCANDY UNWRAPPEDhong Kong science Museum,hong Kong, ChinaFACING MARS: Would You Survivethe Journey?the health Museum, texas, UsaLawrence hall of science, California, Usapacific science Center, Washington, Usa2,300campers, aged 5 to 14attended the ScienceCentre Summer Day Camp1,300 guestsattended the annual Lginnovators’ Ball, which raised$325,000 in net proceedsto support our community accessand outreach initiatives$2.4 millionin sales of exhibits aroundthe world13

ANNUAL INDIVIDUALDONORSThe following individuals have generously supportedour work to keep science learning current, relevant andaccessible to all. Thank you.VISIONARY $10,000 +tony and Moira Cohen/tora foundationMark and suzanne Cohonthe frum foundationthe o’Brien familyINNOVATOR $5,000 to $9,999geoff and Martha fellpeter irwin, Carolyn everson & familyNoella and Chris MilneNancy pencerdr. and Mrs. Leslie sheldonCHAMPION $2,500 to $4,999Brian and francine Chuthe John david & signy eaton foundationMitch, Leslie and Joshua frazerJoseph Mimran & Kimberley Newport-Mimrananonymousadrian taura & sloan MauranPIONEER $1,000 to $2,499phil deckdavid dime and elisa Nuytendavid and Carmen fullerBonnie and hart hillmanLesley Lewis and Marvin strauchEXPLORER $500 to $999isabella hahn and Nora hahnrosemary hallthe hoy familydr. robert g. Millergeoffrey ogramDISCOVERER $100 to $499Jehad aliweiwiJoel atkinKent BainCorie BannisterChamin BellanaJennifer BenderJoann BennettJoan Berezowskyshiraz BharmalCrystal Brissonsara Buchanpaul ConoverMaurice Corbettsheridan CyrusJim davidsonthe dolci familyBudhram dowlathKathryn edwardsdavid finleytom freidlandCynthia gohirene gorynthe Khimji familythe Kondos familyMonica KowalJeffrey Kreklewichdavid Langillpak and susana Laudaisy LiXiangfei LiLouise MacCallumhelen and Neil Macklemaudrey Masonruth Mesburdevan Moodleysusan MunnJohn and sarah Nagel & familydr. Mark J. Quigleydejan ratkovLouise and Cameron reynoldsrobert richardsClaude sam-fohthe tripp familydavid and almut sweetandrew van NostrandMargaret WalkerKaley WalkerBeverley Welshanonymous (3)LG INNOVATORS’ BALLSPONSORS 2009TITLE SPONSORLg electronics CanadateLUs / Cocktail reception sponsortiffany & Co. / Jewellery sponsorCtVglobemedia / Media sponsorsolutions with impact / entertainment sponsoraudi / automotive sponsorMark J. Mooney & associates Ltd. / Valet sponsorPLATINUM TABLE PURCHASERSBorden Ladner gervais LLpCompass Canadadundee real estate asset Managemente-L financial Corporation Ltd.gap adventuresMackenzie investmentsrBCrogerstorys LLpPATRON TABLE PURCHASERSCapital C / the Chandaria family & ConrosCorporationCatalyst Capital group inc.CiBC World MarketsMark & suzanne Cohontony & Moira Cohendupont Canadageoff & Martha fellglobalive Communications Corp.Jacob & Company securities inc.the John david & signy eaton foundationgolnar Khosrowshahi & friendsJoseph Mimran & Kimberley Newport-Mimran /adrian tauro & sloan MauranMcdonald’s restaurants of Canada Ltd.McKinsey & CompanyMonitor groupNaked Creative Consultancy /Narrative advocacy Mediathe o’Brien familyosler, hoskin & harcourt LLpstephen tapp / Marcus doyle & friendsUniversity of toronto affinity programsanonymousIN-KIND SPONSORS AND SUPPORTERSKids’ horizons/air Canadathe BayBill JoslinCamitzC.J. graphics inc.Chair-man MillsCharton hobbsCointreauCosabellathe dorchestergap adventuresheLLo! Canadahumber Canadian Centre of Culinary arts & sciencethe Kirkwood groupLime advertising inc.the Martini Clubpepsi Beverages Companythe ritz-Carlton, Moscowroyal Westmoreland Barbadosselect Wine Merchantssequel event Cateringseven star Limousineshops at don Millssons and daughtersstarbucks Coffee Canadasteam Whistle BrewingWarner Bros.[yellow tail]YsL14

MAJOR ANNUAL SPONSORSAND DONORSWe gratefully acknowledge the generosity of our supporters.Ontario Cultural Attractions Fund / 40th Anniversary Special Exhibition SupporterOntario Ministry of Culture / Operating and Capital SupporterOntario Ministry of Tourism / BODY WORLDS & The Story of the Heart SupporterNational Bank Financial Group / BODY WORLDS & The Story of the Heart Title SponsorBiovail Corporation / Ontario Science Centre Science School Lead SponsorCA Technologies Inc. / Planetarium Refurbishment Lead SupporterCanadian Heritage - Cultural Spaces / Special Exhibition Hall Humidity Control Project SupporterP&G / Adopt-a-Class Founding PartnerScotiabank / Community Access Program Founding SupporterAmgen Canada / Adopt-a-Class SponsorCelestica / Robotics Workshop SponsorDow Chemical Canada Inc. / Among-the-Exhibits Program SupporterHydro One / Professional Development Programs SupporterLG Electronics Canada / LG Film Series Title SponsorMunk Centre for International Studies / Journey to Mecca Film SponsorNatural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada / Technology Integration Project SupporterOntario Ministry of the Environment / Environment Month SupporterPepsi Bottling Group / Exclusive Soft Drink SupplierSony of Canada Ltd. / Creative Science Lead SponsorCampbell Company of Canada / Sodium Challenge SupporterCIBC Children’s Foundation / Community Access Program SupporterFamily Channel / March Break SponsorFoodland Ontario/OMAFRA / Summer Programming SponsorNatrel Fine-filtered Milk / Food: Sink Your Teeth into Science Program SponsorPizza Pizza / 40 th Birthday SponsorRBC Foundation / Super Mondays Lead SupporterSUBWAY ® restaurants / Summer Programming SponsorTELUS / 40 th Birthday SponsorThe W. Garfield Weston Foundation / Ryerson Internship Program SupporterMastermind Educational Technologies Inc.Stanley Todorow Estate15

BOARD OF TRUSTEES2009 / 2010Name Date Appointed Expiry Date“as a kid, my visits to the ontarioscience Centre left a big impression.in fact, it sparked my interestin technology and helped me seta course for my career.”Joe Natale, president,teLUs Consumer solutionsMark Cohon (Chair) september 17, 2004 January 29, 2012Peter Irwin (Vice Chair) september 17, 2004 september 16, 2010Jehad Aliweiwi february 21, 2007 december 15, 2012Brian Chu december 19, 2008 december 18, 2010Anthony Cohen May 17, 2006 May 16, 2012Mitch Frazer august 12, 2008 august 11, 2011David Fuller august 24, 2006 august 23, 2012Jonathan Goodman June 22, 2005 august 31, 2011“in the last few years, i havecome to appreciate that theontario science Centre is a worldrenowned leader in scienceengagement. all ontariansshould feel a sense of pride inthe accomplishments of the past40 years.”Mark Cohon, Chair of the ontarioscience Centre BoardBonnie Hillman November 10, 2005 November 9, 2011Lisa Lyons January 13, 2010 January 12, 2013Robert J. Macdonald april 9, 2003 June 13, 2009Noella Milne february 21, 2007 december 15, 2012Sarah Mitchell June 17, 2004 June 16, 2010Gail O’Brien september 9, 2002 september 8, 2011Bruce Poon Tip June 11, 2008 June 10, 2011Barbara Sherwood Lollar april 4, 2007 april 3, 2013Hari Venkatacharya february 4, 2009 february 3, 2012"getting the next generationexcited about science is soincredibly important. i have longfelt that getting kids excitedabout weather particularly getsthem interested in science. theontario science Centre doesjust that!”Michael Kuss, Meteorologist, CitY-tV16

The Centennial Centre of Science and TechnologyFinancial StatementsFor the Year Ended March 31, 201017

august 13, 2010Management’s ResponsibilityFor Financial InformationAuditor’s ReportManagement and the Board of trustees of the ontario science Centre areresponsible for the financial statements and all other information presented inthe annual report. the financial statements have been prepared by Managementin accordance with the Canadian generally accepted accounting principles, and,where appropriate, include amounts based on Management’s best estimates andjudgments.the ontario science Centre is dedicated to the highest standards of integrity inits business. to safeguard assets, the Centre has a sound set of internal financialcontrols and procedures that balance benefits and costs. Management hasdeveloped and maintains financial and management controls, information systemsand management practices to provide reasonable assurance of the reliability offinancial information.the Board of trustees meets quarterly to oversee the financial activities of theCentre, including an annual review of the financial statements and the auditorgeneral's report.the financial statements have been examined by the auditor general. theauditor general’s responsibility is to express an opinion on whether the financialstatements are fairly presented in accordance with Canadian generally acceptedaccounting principles. the auditor’s report outlines the scope of the auditor’sexamination and opinion.To the Board of Trustees of the Centennial Centre of Science and Technologyand to the Minister of Tourism and Culturei have audited the balance sheet of the Centennial Centre of science andtechnology as at March 31, 2010 and the statements of operations, changes inequity, and cash flows for the year then ended. these financial statements arethe responsibility of the Centre’s management. My responsibility is to express anopinion on these financial statements based on my audit.i conducted my audit in accordance with Canadian generally accepted auditingstandards. those standards require that i plan and perform an audit to obtainreasonable assurance whether the financial statements are free of materialmisstatement. an audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supportingthe amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. an audit also includesassessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made bymanagement, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.in my opinion, these financial statements present fairly, in all material respects,the financial position of the Centre as at March 31, 2010 and the results of itsoperations and its cash flows for the year then ended in accordance with Canadiangenerally accepted accounting principles.Lesley LewisCEOGrant TroopChief Operating OfficerGary R. Peall, CADeputy Auditor GeneralLicensed Public AccountantToronto, OntarioAugust 13, 201018

THE CENTENNIAL CENTRE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGYBalance Sheetas at March 31, 20102010 2009($ 000) ($ 000)ASSETSCurrentCash 8,473 10,735accounts receivable 1,397 538prepaid expenses 1,381 694inventory of general stores 128 13711,379 12,104Capital Assets (Note 5) 38,564 39,99249,943 52,096LIABILITIES AND EQUITYCurrent Liabilitiesaccounts payable and accrued liabilities 3,760 2,822deferred revenue 2,692 2,883due to the province of ontario 463 2,062Loan payable [Note 12(b)] 500 5007,415 8,267Long-Term Liabilitiesobligation for employee future Benefits 3,996 3,866Loan payable to province of ontario [Note 12(a)] 5,300 5,300Loan payable to ontario financing authority [Note 12(b)] 3,000 3,50012,296 12,666Deferred Capital Contributions (Note 6) 29,759 33,060Deferred Concessionaire Revenue (Note 7) 1,107 —Equityinvested in Capital assets (Note 8) 8,805 6,932deficit (9,439) (8,829)(634) (1,897)see accompanying notes to financial statementsApproved on behalf of the Centre49,943 52,096Mark CohonChair, Board of TrusteesDavid FullerTrustee19

THE CENTENNIAL CENTRE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGYStatement of Operationsfor the Year ended March 31, 20102010 2009($ 000) ($ 000)Revenueprovince of ontariooperating grant 16,864 14,184occupancy grant [Note 14(b)] 3,967 3,967other grants 882 279general admission and parking fees 6,679 5,005revenue from ancillary operations (schedule 1) 12,377 11,538Corporate donations – agents of Change project (Note 15) 334 43141,103 35,404Expensesgeneral operationsexhibits and programs 3,053 2,162Marketing and advertising 2,318 1,967Visitor services 4,426 4,295facility operations 6,291 6,024program Management 3,706 3,756administration 3,684 3,779occupancy Costs [Note 14(b)] 4,820 4,307expenses from ancillary operations (schedule 1) 10,199 9,718agents of Change project (Note 15) 334 43138,831 36,439Net income/(loss) before amortization 2,272 (1,035)amortization of deferred Capital Contributions (Note 6) 5,254 5,123amortization expense (6,263) (5,715)(1,009) (592)Net income/(loss) for the year 1,263 (1,627)see accompanying notes to financial statements.20

THE CENTENNIAL CENTRE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGYStatement of Changes in Equityfor the Year ended March 31, 20102010 2009($ 000) ($ 000)Equity DeficitInvested infromCapital Assets Operations Total totalBalance, beginning of year 6,932 (8,829) (1,897) (270)investment in capital assets 2,882 (2,882) — —Net income/(loss) for the year (1,009) 2,272 1,263 (1,627)Balance, end of year 8,805 (9,439) (634) (1,897)see accompanying notes to financial statements.21

THE CENTENNIAL CENTRE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGYStatement of Cash Flowsfor the Year ended March 31, 20102010 2009($ 000) ($ 000)Cash, beginning of year 10,735 10,281Cash Flows from Operating ActivitiesNet income/(loss) for the year 1,263 (1,627)adjustments for items not requiring an outlay of cash• amortization of capital assets 6,263 5,715• amortization of deferred capital contribution (5,254) (5,123)2,272 (1,035)Net change in non-cash working capital (2,389) 2,217Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities (117) 1,182Cash Flows used in Investing ActivitiesCapital assets acquisitions (4,835) (2,658)Net cash used in investing activities (4,835) (2,658)Cash Flows from Financing ActivitiesLoan repayment – ontario financing authority (500) (500)Net increase in other long-term liabilities 130 189deferred capital contributions received 1,953 2,241deferred concessionaire revenue received 1,107 —Net cash generated from financing activities 2,690 1,930Cash, end of year 8,473 10,735see accompanying notes to financial statements.22

THE CENTENNIAL CENTRE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGYSchedule of Revenue and Expenses from Ancillary Operationsfor the Year ended March 31, 2010 sChedULe 12010 2009($ 000) ($ 000)Revenue Expenses Net revenue expenses Netomnimax 2,459 1,650 809 2,105 1,726 379international sales and rentals 2,405 2,652 (247) 1,544 1,866 (322)school admissions/programs 1,628 2,189 (561) 1,458 2,003 (545)Camps 764 797 (33) 757 851 (94)Memberships 2,154 754 1,400 1,916 739 1,177Concessions 635 84 551 566 85 481interest 57 6 51 375 5 370facility rentals 647 422 225 665 391 274sponsorship/donations 1,502 1,374 128 1,544 1,247 297other 126 271 (145) 608 805 (197)Totals 12,377 10,199 2,178 11,538 9,718 1,820see accompanying notes to financial statements.23

THE CENTENNIAL CENTRE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGYNotes to Financial StatementsMarch 31, 20101. Nature of the Businessthe Centennial Centre of science and technology, commonly known as the ontario scienceCentre (the Centre), a government enterprise of the province of ontario, was incorporatedwithout share capital pursuant to the Centennial Centre of Science and Technology Act. theobjectives of the Centre are to:a) maintain and operate a science centre and related facilities that will stimulate the interestof the public;b) conduct a program of education in the origins, development and progress of science andtechnology, and their relationship to society;c) depict the role of ontario in the furtherance of science and technology; andd) collect, manufacture, market, exhibit and sell objects and displays.as an ontario Crown agency, the Centre is exempted from federal and provincial income taxes.2. Significant Accounting Policiesthe financial statements have been prepared by management in accordance with Canadiangenerally accepted accounting principles. the significant accounting policies used to preparethese financial statements are summarized below:(A) REVENUE RECOGNITIONoperating and occupancy grants are recognized in the year they become receivable.revenue from exhibits manufactured for sale is recognized on a percentage of completionbasis.revenues from general admissions, parking and other ancillary operations are recognizedwhen the services are provided.pledged donations are recognized as revenue when funds are received.(B) EXPENSE RECOGNITIONexpenses are recognized on an accrual basis as incurred, in the period to which they relate.(C) ALLOCATION OF EXPENSESexpenses are reported in the statement of operations on a functional basis. the costs of eachfunction include the salaries and benefits, supplies, and other expenses that are directly relatedto the function. the Centre also incurs general support expenses in the variety of activities itundertakes. these expenses are considered a function in their own right and are reported asadministration expenses.(D) DEFERRED CAPITAL CONTRIBUTIONSdeferred capital contributions represent the amount of donations and government grantsreceived and used or to be used to acquire capital assets that have not yet been recognized asrevenue. revenue is recognized over the same period as the expected life of the capital assetsto which they relate, in order to properly match revenues with costs.(E) CASHCash includes cash on hand and balances with banks.(F) DEFERRED REVENUEdeferred revenue is comprised mainly of the unexpired portion of annual membership duesand deposits for future exhibit rentals. the Centre has also recorded deferred concessionairefee revenues relating to an agreement described in note 7.(G) CAPITAL ASSETSCapital assets are recorded at cost less accumulated amortization. amortization begins whencapital assets are ready for use. amortization is calculated using the straight-line method overthe estimated useful lives of the assets as indicated below:omnimax theatre Leasehold improvementsLeasehold improvementsexhibitsexhibits – rentalsfurniture, fixtures and equipmentComputers20 years10 years10 years4 or 5 years5 years3 yearsthe land on which the Centre is located is leased from the City of toronto for $1 per annum ona 99-year lease, which commenced July 1, 1965. the province owns the buildings, which housethe Centre. for details of occupancy costs see note 14(b).(H) INVENTORYgeneral stores inventory is valued at the lower of cost or net realizable value.(I) FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTSthe Centre follows the Canadian institute of Chartered accountants (CiCa) accounting standardspertaining to financial instruments. these standards establish guidance for the recognition andmeasurement of financial assets and liabilities and how financial instrument gains and lossesshould be accounted for. Under these standards, all financial instruments are classified intoone of the following five categories: held-for-trading, held to maturity, loans and receivables,available for sale financial assets, or other financial liabilities.all financial instruments are required to be measured at fair value upon initial recognitionexcept for certain related party transactions. after initial recognition, financial instruments aremeasured at their fair values, except for financial assets classified as held to maturity or loansand receivables and other financial liabilities, which are measured at cost or amortized cost.24

the Centre’s financial assets and liabilities are classified and accounted for as follows:• accounts receivable are classified as loans and receivables and are valued at face valuewhich approximates fair value given their short term maturities.• accounts payable and accrued liabilities, and amounts due to the province of ontario areclassified as other financial liabilities and are recorded at face value which approximates fairvalue given their nature.• Loans payable are with related parties and are recorded at face value.(J) USE OF ESTIMATESthe preparation of financial statements in accordance with Canadian generally acceptedaccounting principles requires that management make estimates and assumptions that affectthe reported amount of assets and liabilities as at the date of the financial statements and thereported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. actual amountscould differ from these estimates.3. Financial Instrumentsit is management's opinion that the Centre is not exposed to significant interest rate, currency,liquidity or credit risk arising from its financial instruments due to their nature. the risks relatedto the Centre’s financial instruments are as follows.Credit risk – the Centre is exposed to credit risk by its exhibit sales. the Centre determines on acontinuing basis, the probable credit losses and sets up a provision for losses, if necessary,based on the estimated realizable value.Currency risk – the Centre realizes approximately 4% (2009 – 3%) of its total revenue in foreigncurrency. Consequently, some assets and revenues are exposed to foreign exchange fluctuations.Cash, accounts receivable, prepaid expenses and deferred revenue in Us dollars areconverted into Canadian dollars at year-end.the Centre does not take any significant risks in its investing activities. the Centre’s internalpolicy limits the type of investments that the Centre may access. Consequently, it invests onlyin short-term, high-grade, Canadian and U.s. dollar debt instruments.4. Capital Disclosurethe Centre considers its capital to consist of equity invested in capital assets, net ofaccumulated operating deficits. the Centre is not subject to any externally imposed capitalrequirements. the Centre’s objectives when managing capital are to safeguard the assetsand promote the education of science and technology.5. Capital AssetsCapital assets consists of the following:2010 2009($ 000) ($000)Accumulated Net Book Net BookCost Amortization Value ValueLeasehold improvements 31,559 11,311 20,248 18,883exhibits 21,022 9,118 11,904 14,006omnimax theatreLeasehold improvements 15,332 10,438 4,894 5,703exhibits – rentals 1,000 200 800 1,000furniture, fixtures and equipment 289 57 232 132Computers 704 218 486 268Totals 69,906 31,342 38,564 39,9926. Deferred Capital Contributionsthe changes in the deferred capital contributions balance are as follows:2010 2009($ 000) ($ 000)Balance, beginning of year 33,060 35,942Net additions/transfers during year 1,953 2,241amortization of deferred capital contributions (5,254) (5,123)29,759 33,060the ending balance of deferred capital contributions consists of the following:2010 2009($ 000) ($ 000)agents of Change project 20,570 23,784omnimax 2,722 3,175health and safety initiatives 6,467 6,10129,759 33,06025

7. Deferred Concessionaire Revenuethe Centre entered into an agreement in January 2009 with the food services Concessionaire,Compass group Canada Ltd. Under the terms of this agreement, it received an upfront paymentof $1,500,000 on June 1, 2009 in exchange for reduced retail concession fee revenues over theterm of the agreement. the $1,500,000 was spent on food service area renovations at theCentre and will be recognized as concessions revenue evenly over the term of the agreement toMay 31, 2016. the Centre has recognized $179,000 as concessionaire revenue in the currentyear. the remainder has been deferred as follows:($ 000)2010/11 214from 2011 to 2016 1,1071,3218. Equity Invested in Capital Assetsequity invested in capital assets represents the following:2010 2009($ 000) ($ 000)Capital assets, net 38,564 39,992Less amount financed by deferred capital contributions (29,759) (33,060)8,805 6,9329. Property Maintenance and RepairsCertain maintenance and repair expenses of the Centre are absorbed by the province ofontario, through ontario realty Corporation, and are not included in the statement ofoperations.10. Economic Dependencethe Centre is dependent on the province of ontario for financial assistance to cover some ofthe cost of operations.11. Employee Benefits(A) PENSION BENEFITSthe Centre’s full-time employees participate in the public service pension fund (pspf) and theontario public service employees’ Union pension fund (opseU-pf), which are defined benefitpension plans for employees of the province and many provincial agencies. the province ofontario, which is the sole sponsor of the pspf and a joint sponsor of the opseU-pf, determinesthe Centre’s annual payments to the funds. as the sponsors are responsible for ensuring thatthe pension funds are financially viable, any surpluses or unfunded liabilities arising fromstatutory actuarial funding valuations are not assets or obligations of the Centre.the Centre’s annual payment of $1,197,967 for the current year (2009 – $1,091,395), is includedin salaries and employee benefit costs allocated to various expense categories in the statementof operations. see also note 13.(B) NON-PENSION BENEFITSthe costs of severance entitlements under the Public Service of Ontario Act and unusedvacation entitlements earned by employees during the year are accrued for in the financialstatements. the cost of post-retirement non-pension benefits are paid by the Ministry ofgovernment services and are not included in the statement of operations.12. Loans Payable(A) LOAN FROM PROVINCE OF ONTARIOthe province made an interest-free repayable loan of $5.3 million to the Centre to constructthe omnimax theatre. the Centre was expected to repay this loan by annual paymentscommencing in 1999/2000 in amounts equal to 50% of the average annual profits from theomnimax theatre during the previous two fiscal years, if any, as disclosed in schedule 1, minusan overhead cost allocation. to date the Centre has not been required to make any annualpayments.(B) LOAN FROM THE ONTARIO FINANCING AUTHORITYin 2005/06, the ontario financing authority (ofa) lent the Centre $10,000,000, at short-terminterest rates determined by the ofa and payable quarterly. the Centre had repaid $6,500,000of the principal loan balance by March 31, 2010. the remaining balance is to be repaid asfollows:($ 000)2010/11 5002011/12 5002012/13 500from 2013 to 2017 2,0003,50013. Breakdown of Expensesexpenses are reported in the statement of operations on a functional basis. total expenses bytype are as follows:2010 2009($ 000) ($ 000)salaries and Benefits 22,863 21,506other direct operating expenses 15,968 14,93338,831 36,43926

14. Commitments and Contingency(A) IMAX DOME PROJECTION SYSTEM MAINTENANCE AGREEMENTthe Centre renewed its iMaX dome projection system maintenance agreement in fiscal year2006/07. the new agreement commits the Centre to an annual maintenance fee ($73,800 for2009/10), which is adjusted to reflect future changes in the Consumer price index for toronto,for as long as the Centre utilizes the system in their theatre.(B) OCCUPANCY COSTthe province charges the Centre an accommodation fee for occupying its facilities. the feecovers rent, taxes, maintenance and certain operating costs. the lease is being renewed on ayear-to-year basis until a new agreement is reached between the Centre and the province. theminimum lease payment for the coming year is $4,062,460. the Centre receives a grant fromthe Ministry of tourism and Culture each year to fund a majority of this expenditure.15. Pledges for Agents of Change Projectin 2001 the Centre embarked on a capital project called agents of Change, which focuses oninnovation and will renew about one quarter of the Centre’s public space, including the creationof seven new experience areas. Up to March 31, 2010, the Centre has received approximately$42 million of contributions, $16.5 million of which was received from the government ofontario and the remainder from private sector companies or individuals. amounts pledgedbut not yet received from the private sector are as follows:($ 000)2010/11 1,0122011/12 4952012/13 495Up to 2017/18 2,9244,92627

Public Sector Disclosurethis statement is provided under the public sector salary disclosure act.the following employees of the ontario science Centre were paid a salary of $100,000 or more in 2009.Employee Position Salary Taxable BenefitsCindy Ball associate director, development $107,023.14 $170.34Joann Bennett director, Business development $128,044.38 $217.13Errol D’Costa director, finance $108,110.86 $186.30Heather Farnworth associate director, international sales $109,087.56 $178.57Bernard Gorecki director, Marketing & Visitor services $126,752.89 $207.52Peter Legat associate director, information technology, $108,124.03 $177.10infrastructure & securityLesley Lewis Chief executive officer $177,868.85 $285.32Carolyn Lind Manager, human resources $120,378.05 $158.03Hooley McLaughlin director, Visitor experience $126,111.11 $213.81Catherine Paisley director, science education $126,752.89 $207.52Charles Poplar associate director, exhibit production $128,063.99 $99.99Lynn Row associate director, operations & $107,023.14 $170.34service ManagementGrant Troop Chief operating officer $128,044.38 $217.13Kevin von Appen associate director, daily experience operations $108,192.94 $177.1028

“Lizards & Snakes: Alive!showcases the remarkableevolutional story of vertebratesand helps to dispelsome of the myths andfears surrounding thesefascinating creatures.”dr. hooley McLaughlin, Vice-president,science experience and Chief science officer

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