Free Outdoor Exhibition "Climate Change is Here" Opens in Ottawa

The eye-catching exhibition "Climate Change is Here" opens on the Plaza Bridge in Ottawa

OTTAWA, May 14, 2018 /CNW/ - Canadian Heritage, in partnership with Ingenium ? Canada's Museums of Science and Innovation, is excited to invite residents and visitors to experience the free outdoor exhibition "Climate Change is Here" on the Plaza Bridge in the heart of downtown Ottawa.

The large-scale visual display showcases climate change through photographs from the National Geographic Society's reports on the topic throughout the years.

The exhibition highlights Canadian research in the field of climate change, as well as technologies developed to help mitigate it.

Quotes

"We're pleased to invite Canadians and visitors to explore the important topic of climate change through this visually compelling exhibition in Canada's Capital Region. Thanks to our partnership with Ingenium, people who see 'Climate Change is Here' will leave with a better understanding of our impact on the environment."

- The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Canadian Heritage

"Ingenium is thrilled that Canadian Heritage is displaying the 'Climate Change is Here' exhibition in downtown Ottawa throughout the summer. After successful visits to other communities in Canada and elsewhere in North America, we are pleased to have this exhibition of dramatic images come back to the nation's capital for residents and tourists to enjoy."

- Fernand Proulx, Interim President and CEO, Ingenium ? Canada's Museums of Science and Innovation

Quick Facts

"Climate Change is Here" can be viewed on the Plaza Bridge in Confederation Square until mid-October.

The exhibition was originally developed through a partnership between Ingenium, Environment and Climate Change Canada, Natural Resources Canada, Sustainable Development Technology Canada and the National Geographic Society.

This travelling exhibition is part of the Museum's Let's Talk Energy multi-year initiative and will be on display concurrently in cities across Canada, including Edmonton, Portage la Prairie and Brampton.

The Plaza Bridge Photo Exhibit program was initiated in 2005. Every year since then, during the summer months, photographs recognize important Canadian milestones, anniversaries and themes at this location.

Associated Links

Climate Change is Here
Seasonal free exhibits in Canada's Capital Region

SOURCE Canadian Heritage