Love Lake Space Science Conservation Centre

On March 31, 2005 the Municipality of Powassan and the Powassan Public Observatory Committee, with financial support from Fednor and Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC), issued a Request for Proposal to complete a feasibility study and prepare a business plan for the development of the Powassan Public Observatory.

1. Programming for school visits of Grade 6 and 9 students, whose science courses include a unit of astronomy;
2. Host a conference for Grade 6 and 9 teachers, which will last 2 nights and 3 days; (May-June)
3. An evening program (8:30 P.M.. - 11:30 P.M.) for the general public that will include both "Open-Air" planetarium and observing through the telescope, which will be offered on Thursday evenings (May 1 - Sept 30);
4. Visits from other observatory clubs, conferences, local private and public organizations;
5. Special Astronomical events (once or twice per year)
6. Open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday (1-5 P.M.) June, July and August for solar viewings.
7. Campgrounds to accommodate 50 individuals.

For more information on the Love Lake Space Science Conservation Center please see link Love Lake Business Plan. The implementaion committee is currently working on updating the business plan.