Big Nickel & Dynamic Earth
Big Nickel & Dynamic Earth
4.5
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Erected in 1951, this famous roadside attraction is a monument to the Canadian nickel industry.
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DeeDee
Otterville, Canada14 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2020 • Couples
Due to covid we couldn't do the underground tour but it was still cool to see the big nickle! Its a nice stop area, good place to stretch the legs after hours of driving.
Written September 15, 2020
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pandacb
toronto, ontario386 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2020 • Couples
Well, when in Sudbury, you need to come here. It is a short walk from the parking lot and great place for a picture
Written September 12, 2020
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Helen
Beeton, Canada2 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2020
Was pretty impressed with the size of the Big Nickel. Everything else was closed but there were information boards outside to read and understand about the Nickel industry in Sudbury.
Written August 30, 2020
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Davidtisme
Ajax124 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2020
I wish I could add more to my comments besides the great view of an iconic coin but like most other things Dynamic Earth was closed. But it still worth the drive up the hill to see the nickel and take in the view of the Sudbury basin
Written August 17, 2020
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mmaarraaa
137 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2020 • Friends
Went to see the nickel and was impressed at how big it is lol. Nice, quick stop to break up the drive across trans Canada.
Written August 5, 2020
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SimonTOfficial
139 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2020 • Couples
Exactly as advertised - it's a very big Nickel! There's a mine shaft you can go down - part of the Dynamic Earth science centre - but unfortunately it was closed for COVID when we were there. Still, the view is pretty nice and it's a good photo opportunity. It's good for a quick stop, stretch your legs, take a few pictures, then head on your way to your next Northern Ontario adventure. I wouldn’t drive in to Sudbury just for this, but it’s part of the local attractions if you find yourself in town.
Written July 28, 2020
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Shelly G
Kitchener, Canada71 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2020
Was nice to see the big nickel but unfortunate that with Covid-19 the facility was closed. Hopefully we can go back someday and get the full tour.
Written July 24, 2020
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Dawn T
Toronto, Canada4 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020 • Family
Very imformative. Excellent underground mine tour. There is an interactive area for smaller children. Enjoyed the perma frost exhibit (Opened on Feb 15). Displays of rocks and history of mining in Sudbury. Of course how the community started repairing the environment in the 70's
Written February 16, 2020
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Thank you so much for visiting Dynamic Earth. We are glad that you had a good time.
Written February 28, 2020
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Sandra R
Spanish, Canada19 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2019 • Family
I visited and I remember the fun family time we had on a Halloween activity it was just so cool and they made underground hunted kids loved it well done
Written January 23, 2020
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Thank you for taking the time to leave a response! I'm glad you had a spooky halloween with us. We'll look forward to seeing you at our next Tunnel of Terror, if you dare... Alex Slaney, Science Communicator at Dynamic Earth
Written March 2, 2020
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Kelly F
25 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2019
I grew up in Sudbury and toured this mine a dozen times with grade school and tourist friends. Recently, went back with my husband and children and everything is different and more fun.
You can still mail a postcard from underground, it's still damp and dark, but the way the info is presented, the things you get to see and touch are really informative and interactive.
Do yourself a favour and go learn a bit about something you may not have ever really known!
Written January 7, 2020
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Thank you for leaving a comment! I'm glad our improvements hit the mark. We are always trying to improve the experience for our guests. Look forward to big changes to come! Alex Slaney, Science Communicator at Dynamic Earth
Written March 2, 2020
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