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City in Northern Ontario, Canada
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Sudbury (official name Greater Sudbury) is a city of approximately 166,000 people, in Northern Ontario, Canada. It is Northern Ontario's largest city in both area and population, and a major retail and service centre for the region.
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Science Nord
A science education centre built atop an ancient earthquake fault on the shore of Lake Ramsey. Its distinctive snowflake shape has become one of Sudbury's famous landmarks. Features include an IMAX theatre, a butterfly gallery, a robotics lab, and interactive exhibits on geology, animal biology and other areas of science.
This immersive, hands-on science centre focuses on earth science and mining. It offers a guided underground tour, multimedia theatres, exhibits, and an outdoor science park. It is operated by Science North on a separate site, and is home to the Big Nickel, Sudbury's most famous landmark.
A park and amphitheatre on the shore of Lake Ramsey. It is connected by a lakefront boardwalk to the Science North grounds.
Rail transport museum including locomotives and rolling stock, museum, model railroad, and locomotive simulator.
Named for the Canadian "Group of Seven" artist, provides a spectacular view of High Falls on the Onaping River off Highway 144, 43 km northwest of downtown Sudbury. There is also a travel information centre and a picnic area.
A large parkland area in the south end of the city, with 55km of hiking, jogging, biking and ski trails for exploration.
Presents regular exhibitions of historical and contemporary Canadian art.
Presents contemporary and experimental Canadian art, with a special focus on French Canadian artists.
Performs concerts throughout the year.
Presents comedy and drama, including works by Canadian playwrights, throughout the year.
An annual film festival, the fourth largest in Canada, which presents a program of over 100 films each September.
Presents comedy and drama by franco-ontarian and Québécois playwrights throughout the year.
An annual festival of folk, blues and rock music each July in Bell Park.
The world's largest collection of Franco-Ontarian books, documents and cultural heritage.
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Fly-In fishing on remote Northern Ontario lakes for great fishing in remote outpost cabins.
Operates ten northern fly-in fishing camps north of Sudbury Ontario for the ultimate outdoor experience.
Alexandria's Restaurant & Lounge
Great (mostly Italian) food with an individual twist in a lively setting.
Yes, you can get good sushi in Sudbury. And other Japanese and Korean dishes.
Family run Greek restaurant, great food, quieter, more romantic setting.
Chinese food à la carte or from the buffet.
Another very popular sports bar.
Greek and Italian restaurant with great food.
Sports bar with good food.
Authentic Indian cuisine to eat in or take away.
Fine Italian dining, well worth the splurge for special occasions. Reservations recommended.
Possibly the finest dining in town, reservations recommended. A little more expensive than the chain restaurants, but definitely worth it. Closed July through early September.
Great food. Hidden gem, beautiful patio, excellent food.
Widely regarded as Sudbury's best pub, Peddler's is downtown. An excellent selection of imported beer awaits you in this Irish-style pub.
Great, vibrant venue on the prominent Lasalle Boulevard in New Sudbury. Play pool, select your favourite songs on the rockin' jukebox.
Feel like rocking out to local talent? The Towne House Tavern is where you're most likely to find Northern Ontario's best bands, as well as touring indie rock bands.
A classic sports bar with a log cabin interior. Gather here for all major sports events on TV. Over 100 flavours of wings.
Home of Sudbury's only LGBT bar and nightlife. Frequented by the non-LGBT community as well, Zig's provides its customers with many unique drinks and delightful staff. Most up-to-date and dance-able music than any other bar, Zig's is accepting of all who enter.
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Sudbury is served by three major provincial highways.
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