DINO SUMMER

Come face-to-face with life from 67 million years ago. SUE the T. rex is the most complete, best-preserved Tyrannosaurus rex ever found. All your senses will be tingling as you step into the Cretaceous period and see how this iconic predator lived, moved, and hunted.

This is the jaw-dropping experience of the summer – and SUE is getting ready to eat, er, meet you.

Travel back to the age of the tyrant lizard king in this giant-screen adventure built for massive imaginations and even bigger “whoa” moments. Experience 42 minutes of jaw dropping visuals, combining CGI wizardry and the latest tyrannosaur science discoveries.

Infinity Dome tickets are an add-on to admission supporting science education and guaranteeing entry to your showtime.

Members: $8 adults, $6.50 kids

Non-members: $10 adults, $8.50 kids

Go BIG or go extinct. Grab a spot at the Inspiration Stage for a live science show exploring what happens when physics and biology are pushed to the extreme, all while using YOU as the scale!

Dig for prehistoric surprises in Spark’s dino dig pit. Future paleontologists, this one is for you. Located just outside the Brainasium doors. This is an unfacilitated experience.

Jurassic X-Ray Tech | June 26 to July 31

Grab some crayons and a flashlight and join us at the LEGO lab to colour your very own dino and reveal hidden surprises using science-powered x-ray tricks.

Daily at 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM

Prehistoric Portraits | August 1 to September 7

Rub shoulders with the prehistoric past by creating your own fossil rubbing inspired by real paleontology techniques. It’s easy – all you need is some paper and a crayon to capture the textures of the past to build your very own specimen to take home.

Mix, pour and set! Create your very own cast of a fossil and take your million-year-old friend home.

Ages 6 and up.

Sign up at Steven’s Lab to reserve your spot.

10am – 3pm (until 5pm on days we are open until 6pm)

Scotty is the Royal Saskatchewan Museum’s celebrated Tyrannosaurus rex and one of the largest T. rex specimens ever found. Discovered in 1991 in Saskatchewan’s Frenchman River Valley, Scotty remains one of Canada’s most significant palaeontological discoveries with exciting new research using high-intensity synchrotron X-rays that revealed preserved blood vessels inside one of Scotty’s fractured ribs, offering extraordinary clues about T. rex injury, healing and survival.

Help bring a giant dinosaur to life in this hands-on build experience where every curious Spark visitor can leave their mark. It starts with a few wooden pieces and grows into a towering dinosaur built by hundreds of curious hands all summer long.

Ages 8 and up with parental supervision.

Carpentry Corner
Wednesdays from 11:00 AM — 3:00 PM

Could your bridge survive the stomp of a giant dinosaur? Put prehistoric engineering to the test using basic craft materials and your imagination.

All ages, no sign ups required

Play, sleep and dream beside the dinosaurs in the ultimate prehistoric overnight camp adventure packed with after-hours science, hands-on challenges, and colossal discoveries. This one-of-a-kind experience will have campers roaring about it for years to come.

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Discover how 500-million-year-old fossils are transforming our understanding of evolution in an exclusive talk with world-renowned palaeontologist Dr. Jean-Bernard Caron.

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Dino Summer is TELUS Spark's seasonal celebration of dinosaurs, science, and discovery in Calgary. Visitors can explore dinosaur-themed exhibits, hands-on activities, giant-screen experiences, and interactive learning opportunities designed for curious minds of all ages.

Featured experiences include SUE: The T. rex Experience, T. rex in the Infinity Dome, Brainasium Outdoor Park activities, and science demonstrations inspired by prehistoric life.

Whether you're planning a family outing, entertaining visiting guests, or looking for fun things to do in Calgary this summer, Dino Summer offers a unique mix of education, exploration, and adventure.

Dino Summer includes a variety of dinosaur-themed experiences throughout TELUS Spark, including SUE: The T. rex Experience, hands-on science activities, fossil-inspired discoveries, and special summer programming.

Visitors can also purchase tickets for T. rex in the Infinity Dome, TELUS Spark's premium giant-screen theatre experience. Infinity Dome admission is not included with general admission and requires a separate ticket.

No. T. rex is presented in TELUS Spark's Infinity Dome and requires a separate ticket from general admission.

Featuring cutting-edge CGI, the latest dinosaur science, immersive giant-screen technology, and narration by Sam Neill, T. rex is a premium theatre experience designed to transport audiences into the world of dinosaurs.

Ticket purchases help support science education and programming at TELUS Spark while guaranteeing admission to your selected showtime. Seating is first-come, first-served.

SUE: The T. rex Experience brings visitors face-to-face with the world's most complete and best-preserved Tyrannosaurus rex specimen. Through immersive exhibits, scientific discoveries, and interactive storytelling, guests can explore what researchers have learned from one of the most famous dinosaur fossils ever discovered.

The exhibition offers a unique opportunity to experience the science, history, and mystery behind one of the most iconic dinosaurs to ever walk the Earth.

Dino Summer combines world-class dinosaur experiences, hands-on science activities, immersive theatre experiences, and family-friendly programming in one destination.

Whether you're a lifelong dinosaur enthusiast or introducing young explorers to prehistoric life for the first time, Dino Summer offers a unique way to discover science through fun, interactive experiences.

Dino Summer is designed for explorers of all ages. Families with young children, dinosaur enthusiasts, science lovers, school groups, and curious adults will all find something to enjoy.

With hands-on activities, interactive exhibits, immersive theatre experiences, and opportunities for discovery throughout the science centre, Dino Summer offers experiences tailored to a wide range of interests and age groups.

Visit length varies depending on the experiences you choose to explore. Guests can spend time discovering SUE: The T. rex Experience, participating in hands-on activities, exploring Brainasium Outdoor Park, and enjoying additional TELUS Spark exhibits and programming.

Advance ticket purchases are recommended during weekends, holidays, and peak summer periods.

Purchasing tickets online before your visit helps secure your preferred admission time and any optional add-on experiences, including T. rex in the Infinity Dome.