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of the Canadian Arctic. The main gallery contains the first Google Earth Wall in Canada - a three metre high screen that allows users to view and engage with geographical and social issues. Exhibit spaces are also used for private events including meetings, symposiums and weddings, operating under
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Another feature of 50 Sussex Drive is the Alex Trebek Theatre. The space has 280 seats and hosts lectures by geographers, explorers, photographers and educators, as well as the Can Geo Talks events. Film screenings and Can Geo Education events are also held in the theatre.
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In May 2018, The RGCS and Canadian Geographic magazine moved in to the new permanent home at 50 Sussex Drive. One year after move-in, RCGS officially unveiled a plaque declaring Canada's Centre for Geography and Exploration the official home of the Society.
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of the topic and provide significant coverage of it beyond a mere trivial mention. If notability cannot be shown, the article is likely to be
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Less than 1.5 kilometres southwest of the Rideau Falls on the Ottawa River, 50 Sussex Drive was the home to historic gatherings of
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Two galleries fill the main and upper floors. Exhibits have included one on the NCC's 50-year plan for Ottawa, the debut of
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50 Sussex was identified by the National Capital Commission as one of ten "Confederation Pavilions" in the
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announced the vacant building would be transformed into Canada's Centre for Geography and Exploration.
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The refurbished facility opened in two stages - for exhibits in 2017 and then fully in 2018.
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magazine, as well as Can Geo Education and special project departments.
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In 2000, the Canada and the World Pavilion was built as part of the
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meets the Ottawa River to hunt game, pick berries, fish and trade.
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as part of events celebrating Canada's sesquicentennial in 2017.
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are famous people who have spent time in the facility.
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With views to the north, the building overlooks the
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