Nature, Innovation & Imagination
Discover how a simple conversation with a child living with Type 1 diabetes led to the creation of Preston's Big Game, a children's book that uses hockey as a metaphor to support understanding and awareness of diabetes
A Canadian journey through Art, Story and Invention.
An Interactive Canadian Artwork Exhibit inspired by the paintings and inventiveness of the Group of 7 and Sir Fredrick Banting.
- Become inspired by Canadian Landscape Paintings
- Learn about the Group of 7, Banting's discovery of Insulin and the works of Aaron Bengall
EXHIBITION PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
this exhibition explores the connections between creativity, nature, science, and lifelong learning
- View Canadian nature-inspired artworks & children's books
- Learn about Canadian History in visual Arts and Science
- Create your own Arris Album miniature art exhibit
- Participate in the Canadian Imagination Reading Challenge
- Family guided tours and demonstration
- Colouring, arts and crafts and more
- Contribute through expression and community connection
Nature, Innovation & Imagination
The book 'Preston's Big Game' (2014), inspired the creation of a follow up dual language (English & Spanish) diabetes awareness book called: 'The Big Button Saves The Day: El gran botón salva el día' (2019). The book is available to purchase on Amazon.