Each national prize winner was chosen among a dozen provincial and territorial winners. The gala evening paying tribute to the winners of this second edition of the competition was held at the Commodore Ballroom in Vancouver. Numerous guests from the field of tourism and most of the attractions attended this prestigious event. The centre's facilities attract meetings and conferences. Ontario Science Centre, Timescape is a major public exhibition that introduces the scientific and social aspects of the subject of time to the average person.
Visitors view images of human civilization over the past several thousand years.
Regular visiting experts provide stimulating presentations for the public on subjects ranging from evolution to future technology. The centrepiece of the timescape exhibition is the Time Journey demonstration, which includes morphing software developed in partnership with C.O.R.E. Digital Pictures of Toronto. With its unique mix of popular music, world music, classical concerts and street art, the Summer Festival program is always eagerly awaited. In 1999, the Festival presented more than 500 shows of francophone songs, world music, rock, pop, emergent music, classical music and street art performed by 800 artists from about 20 countries at some 15 sites in the heart of the Old City. L'International Bromont Bromont International, a major event on the Quebec sports scene and a rendez-vous of choice for all fans of equestrian sports, is today recognized as the most important equestrian competition in Quebec.