Canadian science research centres
This list is not meant to be definitive or exhaustive. We welcome your suggestions of major Canadian research centres that can be added to this list. Please send ideas to info@science.ca.
Algonquin Wildlife Research Station
Whitney, Ontario
Long term wildlife research in the Ontario wilderness.
http://www.algonquinwrs.ca
Annacis Research Centre, Metro Vancouver
Delta, BC
Providing utilities, academia and private industry opportunities for wastewater research & technology development
http://www.metrovancouver.org/services/liquid-waste/treatment/annacis-research-centre/research/Pages/default.aspx
Archaeology Centre
University of Toronto
Theoretical and fieldwork research.
http://www.archaeology.utoronto.ca/index.html
Arctic Institute of North America
Calgary, Alberta
All aspects of research in North America's arctic regions including the natural and social sciences.
arctic.ucalgary.ca
Avian Research Centre
Vancouver, British Columbia
Basic and applied, avian research.
www.birdvancouver.com
Azrieli Centre for Autism Research
Montreal, Quebec
Research, training and care for people with autism.
www.mcgill.ca/neuro/acar
Bamfield Marine Sciences Centre
Bamfield, British Columbia
Coastal and marine research.
www.bamfieldmsc.com
Biotron Institute for Experimental Climate Change Research Centre
London, Ontario
Specialized environmental chambers.
www.thebiotron.ca
Canadian Centre for Climate Modelling and Analysis
Victoria, BC
Develops computer models of the climate system to simulate global climate
http://www.ec.gc.ca/ccmac-cccma
Canadian Institute for Theoretical Astrophysics
Toronto, Ontario
Nationally supported research center for studies in theoretical astronomy and related subjects.
www.cita.utoronto.ca
Canadian Institute for Advanced Research
Toronto, Ontario
Incubates ideas that revolutionize the international research community and change the lives of people all over the world.
www.cifar.ca
Canadian Museum of Civilization
Ottawa, Ontario
Established in 1856, Canada's centre for Archaeology and Ethnology research.
www.civilization.ca
Canadian Museum of Nature
Ottawa, Ontario
More than 10 million specimens gathered over more than 150 years.
nature.ca/en/research-collections
Canadian Polar Commission
Yellowknife, North West Territories
Monitors, supports and promotes polar science to Canada and recommends polar science policy to government.
http://www.polarcom.gc.ca/principal/eng
CANMET Energy
Devon, Alberta
Focuses on the development of cleaner fossil fuels with a focus on oil sands and heavy oil.
canmetenergy.nrcan.gc.ca/about/devon/241
CANMET Materials
Hamilton, Ontario
Researching the fabrication, processing and evaluation of metals and materials
https://www.nrcan.gc.ca/science-and-data/research-centres-and-labs/canmetmaterials/canmetmaterials/8234
Centre for Cold Ocean Resources Engineering (C-CORE)
St. John’s, Newfoundland
Supports oil & gas development offshore Newfoundland & and other ice-prone regions with research in Remote Sensing, Ice Engineering and Geotechnical Engineering.
www.c-core.ca
Center for Earth Observation Sciences
Edmonton, Alberta
Monitors environmental changes.
ceos.ualberta.ca
Center for Earth Observation Sciences
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Specializes in arctic science, monitors sea ice coverage.
umanitoba.ca/ceos/
Centre d'optique photonique et laser
Quebec City, Quebec
Strategic cluster of optics/photonics researchers.
www.copl.ulaval.ca/en
Centre for Intelligent Machines
Montreal, Quebec
Facilitates and promotes research on intelligent systems.
www.cim.mcgill.ca
Centre for Mathematical Biology
Edmonton, Alberta
Combines life scientists and mathematicians.
www.math.ualberta.ca/~mathbio
Centre for Particle Physics
Edmonton, Alberta
Promotes interaction and collaboration among researchers in particle physics.
https://uofa.ualberta.ca/physics/research/centre-for-particle-physics
Centre interuniversitaire en calcul mathématique algébrique (CICMA)
Montreal Quebec
Number theory and arithmetic geometry.
http://www.crm.umontreal.ca/labo/CICMA/en/
C-FER Technologies
Edmonton, Alberta
Applied engineering research and large-scale testing for the energy industry
www.cfertech.com
Communications Research Centre Canada
Ottawa, Ontario
Canadian federal government's primary laboratory for R&D in advanced telecommunications
www.crc.gc.ca
David Florida Laboratory
Ottawa, Ontario
Spacecraft assembly, integration and testing centre.
www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/dfl
Dominion Radio Astrophysical Observatory
Penticton, British Columbia
Science and technology research related to radio astronomy.
http://www.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/eng/solutions/facilities/drao.html
Donnelly Centre for Cellular and Biomolecular Research
Toronto, Ontario
Multidisciplinary approaches to identify the causes and cures of diseases.
tdccbr.med.utoronto.ca
Fields Institute
Toronto, Ontario
Mathematical research activity.
www.fields.utoronto.ca
Freshwater Institute Science Laboratory
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Regional Headquarters of Central and Arctic Region for Fisheries and Oceans Canada.
www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/regions/central/science/research-recherche/index-eng.htm#Freshwater_Institute
Global Aerospace Centre for Icing and Environmental Research Inc. (GLACIER)
Thompson, Manitoba
Jet engine testing
www.mdsaerotest.ca
Huntsman Marine Science Centre
St. Andrews, New Brunswick
Research and education in the marine sciences, including the Atlantic Reference Centre (ARC)— a research museum for Canadian Atlantic marine life.
http://www.huntsmanmarine.ca/
Institute for Space Imaging Science
Calgary, Alberta
Research areas include: Space plasma, auroral imaging, analysis and modeling.
www.phys.ucalgary.ca/
Institute of Ocean Sciences
Sidney, British Columbia
Fisheries and ocean research, environmental science and hydrography.
www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/science/facilities-installations/ios-ism/index-eng.htm#_jmp0_
IREQ, Institut de recherche en électricité du Québec est reconnu comme étant le meilleur laboratoire au monde. Il y a des spécialistes reconnus mondialement dans le domaine de l'éolienne qui sont consultés par différents pays.
Shawinigan and Varennes, Quebec
www.hydroquebec.com/innovation/en/institut-recherche.html
Institute of Space and Atmospheric Studies
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Solar terrestrial physics and planetary astronomy.
www.usask.ca/physics/isas
J.S. Marshall Radar Observatory
Montreal, Quebec
Atmospheric remote sensing.
www.radar.mcgill.ca
Lyman Entomological Museum and Research Laboratory
Montreal, Quebec
Insect collection and systematic entomology laboratory.
lyman.mcgill.ca
McGill Arctic Research Stations
Nunavut
One of the longest-operating seasonal field research facilities in the high Arctic.
www.mcgill.ca/mars
McGill University Herbarium
Montreal Quebec
Dried plant specimens.
www.mcgill.ca/herbarium
McMaster Ancient DNA Centre
Hamilton, Ontario
Using DNA and protein in archaeological, paleontological, and forensic remains to answer biological questions.
socserv.mcmaster.ca/adna
National Research Council Research Centres
A listing of the dozens of NRC centres for scientific and engineering research
http://www.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/eng/ibp/index.html
NRC Canadian Neutron Beam Centre
Chalk River, Ontario
Uses neutron beams as probes to obtain new understandings of materials
http://www.cnl.ca/en/home/facilities-and-expertise/cnbc.aspx
Ontario Research Centre for Computer Algebra (ORCCA)
London & Waterloo, Ontario
Fundamental research and development in mathematical software, focusing on computer algebra.
www.orcca.on.ca
Origins Institute
Hamilton, Ontario
Transdisciplinary approach to research in origin-related topics using ideas and methods from a variety of subjects.
origins.mcmaster.ca
Pacific Institute for the Mathematical Sciences (PIMS)
Vancouver, British Columbia
Promotes excellent research and applications of the mathematical sciences.
www.pims.math.ca
Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions
British Columbia
Network of leading researchers from British Columbia and around the world to study climate change impacts and positive approaches to mitigation and adaptation.
http://pics.uvic.ca/
Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics
Waterloo, Ontario
Basic research centre dedicated to exploring the world around us at its most fundamental level.
www.perimeterinstitute.ca
Pipe Flow Technology Centre
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
International leader in practical pipeline applications.
Plasma Physics Laboratory
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Research group specialized in magnetic fusion and plasma processing.
http://physics.usask.ca/~smolyak/as/index.html
Proteomics Research Center
Toronto, Ontario
Studies of protein function and cellular networks with advanced and complimentary experimental approaches and technologies.
http://sites.utoronto.ca/proteomics_center/
The Redpath Museum
Montreal Quebec
One of Canada's oldest free-standing museums, it preserves and displays large collections of ancient and modern organisms, minerals, and world culture (ethnological) artifacts.
www.mcgill.ca/redpath
Saskatchewan Research Council
Regina, Saskatchewan
One of Canada’s leading providers of applied research, development and technology demonstration.
www.src.sk.ca/pages/default.aspx
Sudbury Neutrino Observatory (SNO)
Sudbury, Ontario
Properties of neutrinos and the core of the sun.
www.sno.phy.queensu.ca
TRIUMF National Laboratory for Particle and Nuclear Physics
Vancouver, British Columbia
Laboratory for particle and nuclear physics.
www.triumf.ca
UBC Botanical Garden and Centre for Plant Research
Vancouver, British Columbia
Canada's oldest continuously operating university botanical garden.
www.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca
University of Ottawa Heart Institute
Ottawa, Ontario
Basic and clinical cardiovascular research.
www.ottawaheart.ca