Extreme Sports: Beyond Human Limits | TELUS Spark Science Centre

EXTREME SPORTS Beyond Human Limits

Uncover the science behind extreme adventure.

Dare to Go Beyond? Explore the Science Behind Extreme Sports.

Jump, fly, dive, and climb—TELUS Spark presents Extreme Sports: Beyond Human Limits! Explore the science, skill, and psychology behind the world’s most thrilling adventure sports. Discover the strength, focus, and quick-thinking that push athletes beyond human limits—and hear stories from around the globe that showcase their dedication and daring.

Take on hands-on challenges for all ages: test your balance on a high-line, climb a kid-sized hanging wall, or immerse yourself in 360° virtual mountain biking and whitewater kayaking. Extreme Sports is a heart-pounding celebration of curiosity, courage, and human potential.

Challenge your balance on a highline

Test your stability and focus as you balance on a high-line. Discover the physics of tension, gravity, and human equilibrium that athletes rely on when walking across thin air.

Test your reflexes in a parkour course

Leap, climb, and dodge your way through a parkour-inspired challenge! Explore the science of speed, agility, and reaction time as your body and brain work together to overcome obstacles. Every move is a test of focus, physics, and precision.

Soar in a flying simulator

Spread your wings and take flight in a thrilling simulator experience! Discover the physics of aerodynamics and the science of human flight as you glide through the skies. Feel how lift, drag, and gravity work together to keep you soaring — no parachute required!

Design your own wingsuit

Step into the role of an aerodynamics engineer! Learn how extreme athletes and designers use science and innovation to make human flight possible — one design at a time.

Conquer snow and ice obstacle challenges

Grab your gear and face the frozen frontier! Test your grip, balance, and focus as you climb icy surfaces and navigate slippery slopes. Discover the physics of friction, temperature, and endurance that help athletes conquer the world’s coldest challenges.

Try VR backcountry adventures

Step into the adventure and explore rugged landscapes through a 360° virtual experience! Race down mountain trails, paddle through whitewater rapids, and discover how physics, focus, and human endurance come together in the world’s most extreme environments.

Take on balance and breath-holding challenges

Find your focus as you steady your balance and control your breath. Discover how calm, coordination, and concentration work together to help athletes push their limits — one breath at a time.

Strike a gravity-defying pose in the photo zone

Freeze yourself mid-air in our photo zone — where science and motion meet creativity. Strike your most daring pose and show off your inner athlete!