Space Explorers: The Infinite is an immersive experience where guests go on a virtual reality mission in space. It was in Vancouver in 2024.
We went a few days after it arrived to town and we were really impressed. The virtual reality experience made you feel like you were actually at the International Space Station! It made you want to become an astronaut!
The attraction was extended for a few more weeks and was in town until March 19th.
For the attraction’s official website, click The Infinite Experience.
This article contains the following information about the attraction:
When and Where | Ticket Prices | Space Explorers Video | Other Information
Space Explorers VR Experience in Vancouver
Space Explorers: The Infinite claims to be the world’s most captivating immersive space experience, and it probably is. The touring attraction has already entertained guests in Montreal and various cities in the United States. It was in Vancouver in the fall and early winter of 2023/2024. More than 15,000 people visited between mid-November and mid-December!
The immersive experience was presented by Tandem Expositions. It’s the same company that brought Imagine Van Gogh to Vancouver a couple of years ago. This new attraction was very different, but equally if not more impressive.
Space Explorers: The Infinite offered a unique opportunity to virtually board the International Space Station as an astronaut. Guests got to enjoy 360-degree videos recorded in space as well as realistic 3D renderings through virtual reality headsets. Up to 150 people could experience the attraction at the same time.
The attraction was about a one-hour experience. First, guests journeyed through space and took in stunning views. The next scenes took place on a 3D virtual reality model of the International Space Station, where guests could move around and explore. Everyone could discover what it’s like to be an astronaut in space and also checked out exclusive footage of Artemis I, which is NASA’s exploration program to return to the moon once again and beyond.
If you were interested in getting a glimpse into space and what life is like for astronauts, this was an experience you didn’t want to miss!
Note: Due to the virtual reality headsets, Space Explorers: The Infinite was only for folks ages 8 and older. There were no exceptions.
When and Where
Space Explorers: The Infinite opened in Vancouver on November 15th in 2023. It was going to be in town until February 19th, 2024, so until the end of the Family Day Long Weekend. It was extended, however, and was in town until March 19th.
The attraction ran every day of the week except for most Mondays (as well as Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve). As of the last time we checked, hours on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays were from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm. On Fridays and Saturdays the experience ran from 11:00 am until 8:00 pm, so for two more hours. During the Christmas holidays, the place sometimes opened an hour early.
The experience happened at the Rocky Mountaineer Station, located at 1755 Cottrell Street in the City of Vancouver. The venue is a 15 to 20-minute walk from the Main Street-Science World and VCC-Clark SkyTrain stations.
For the attraction’s official website, click The Infinite Experience.
Space Explorers Ticket Prices
General admission prices (excluding online fees) for the Vancouver experience are listed below. They ranged in price depending on the day, time and ticket availability. Peak days and times cost more.
- Adults – $35 to $60
- Students (ages 13 to 24) – $30 to $50
- Children (ages 8 to 12) – $25 to $40
For folks wanting to spend even more time spacewalking, premium tickets were available for between about $5 and $20 extra. They came with an additional 10 minutes in space.
As of mid-December, there were also a few new ticket packages on offer. Families of four to seven people could get a 20% discount. Gift Bundles were available as well, just in time for Christmas! They cost $150 and included two tickets plus a souvenir bundle worth about $85. (When we checked, the bundle included a souvenir book, personalized ID card and lanyard, badge, sticker and tote bag. The exact content, however, may have changed.)
Space Explorers Video
For a preview of what Space Explorers: The Infinite was all about, check out the following video. It shows scenes from our visit.
(Note: The music in this video is Ambient Music for Relaxation and Meditation by Sergey Safikanov from Pixabay.)
Other Information
For the most up-to-date details about the event, visit The Infinite Experience website.
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