Terry Fox Exhibit Opens at Exploration Place

Terry Fox – Running to the Heart of Canada is being presented at The Exploration Place from October 15th, 2018 to January 13th, 2019.

This exhibition is organized by the Canadian Museum of History in partnership with the Terry Fox Centre. It was first presented at the Canadian Museum of History, Gatineau, Quebec.

Terry Fox – Running to the Heart of Canada provides an in-depth look at Terry’s epic 143-day, 3,339-mile (5,373 kilometres) journey from St. John’s, Newfoundland, to Thunder Bay, Ontario. It explores Canadians’ deep and abiding affection for Terry and examines his unique place in our collective memory.

Developed by the Canadian Museum of History in partnership with Terry Fox’s family, the exhibition features a wide array of artifacts and archival materials, displayed together publicly for the first time. They include Terry’s journal, artificial leg, and press clippings and media interviews.

For more information please contact Exploration Place or visit www.theexplorationplace.com.