How Long Does It Take to Clean Sudbury's Big Nickel?
And other facts you didn't know you needed to know!
By Celeste Percy-Beauregard
Students’ Favourite Sudbury Scenes
It’s that time of year again… school. With three different post secondary schools, Cambrian College, Laurentian University and Collège Boréal, Sudbury has a lot to offer students!
Whether you grew up in Sudbury or you just moved here for school, it is crucial to find the perfect student hang out and we’re here to help! After spending the summer in Sudbury, we’ve created a list of our personal favourite student-friendly activities and hotspots for when you need a break from the books!
Take an intro class for aerial yoga or show off your expert skills on one of ARC’s rock climbing walls. #Yogi #Namaste #Climbing
1981 Old Burwash Rd, Sudbury, ON | (705) 222-8464
Close to Laurentian U and Downtown, these 2,415 acres of green space provide scenic tranquility for hiking, picnicking and reconnecting with nature. #GetOutside #Hike #DiscoverON
South Bay Road, Sudbury, ON
Discover almost 100 different species from around the world with a hands-on experience you’ll never forget. #AnimalKingdom #WildLife #AnimalLover
517 Kathleen Street, Sudbury | (705) 470-3332
Release your inner lumberjack with friends and family at this rustic axe throwing lounge.
#AxeThrowing #Lumberjack #Plaid
63 Cedar Street, Sudbury | (705) 662-3810
Grab your foam fingers and face paint and come cheer on our Sudbury Wolves OHL hockey team and the Sudbury Five NBL basketball team at the Sudbury Arena. #WeAreWolves #CanadasGame #OHL #SudburyFive #LevelUp #NBLC9
240 Elgin Street, Sudbury | (705) 671-2489
One of Sudbury’s hidden treasures, this beach’s lengthy waterfront, picnic areas, and playground are an outdoor haven from the hustle and bustle of our busy city. #FunInTheSun #BeachDay #SudburySummer
Moonlight Beach Road, Sudbury
Race your friends on go-karts, practice your swing in the batting cages or sink a putt at mini golf. #VroomVroom #Swing #GetOutside
842 Notre Dame Ave, Sudbury | (705) 566-9266
- Discover Downtown
Shop Sudbury’s local artisans while taking in the outdoor murals that paint our downtown core with life. #Downtown #ShopLocal
7 Cedar Street, Sudbury | (705) 674-5115
Take a selfie with the Big Nickel and go seven stories underground for an authentic mining tour. #7StoriesDown #BigNickel #Mining
122 Big Nickel Mine Drive, Sudbury | (705) 522-3701
- Laser Tag at KUPP
Compete with your squad in a game of playful warfare at Sudbury’s first laser tag facility! #LaserTag #Winning
1965 Lasalle Boulevard, Sudbury | (705) 586-0926
On the hunt for local events and more fun things to do in Sudbury? Check out our events calendar and www.discoversudbury.ca!
By Emily O'Connell, Morgan Zazulak and Steven Johnston
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