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Welcome to the coolest competition of the summer.
Every Sunday in July, Science Sundaes takes over TELUS World of Science - Edmonton with a month-long liquid nitrogen ice cream showdown!
It’s part science experiment, part flavour tournament, and part excuse to eat ice cream in the name of research.
Along the way:
- Watch two unexpected flavours come to life in a cloud of liquid nitrogen
- Taste both contenders and vote for the scoop that should advance
- Follow the winners as the bracket builds toward the final
- Discover ice-cream-inspired activities and sweet science throughout the building
- Return for Championship Sunday on July 26, featuring the final flavour face-off and Hello Pretty Market
After four Sundays of frosty competition, one flavour will be crowned the first-ever Science Sundaes Champion! Explore the bracket below, and stay tuned for the full flavour reveal.🏆
THE ROCKY ROAD TO THE FINALS
JULY 5 · OPENING SCOOPS
12:00 p.m. — Seasonal Sips
Two refreshing flavours inspired by seasonal beverages battle for a place in the semifinals.3:00 p.m. — Cookie Clash
Two cookie-inspired flavours crumble under the pressure, but only one can advance.JULY 12 · POP STARS & MIDWAY MADNESS
12:00 p.m. — K-Pop vs. Swifties
Two fandoms. Two flavours. One delicious rivalry. Will K-Pop go golden, or will the Swifties shake off the competition?3:00 p.m. — Fair Food Face-Off
Inspired by midway favourites, these flavours are big, bold, and ridiculous in the best possible way.JULY 19 · THE SEMIFINALS
12:00 p.m. — Semifinal No. 1
The winner of Seasonal Sips faces the winner of Cookie Clash.3:00 p.m. — Semifinal No. 2
The winner of K-Pop vs. Swifties takes on the winner of the Fair Food Face-Off.JULY 26 · THE CHAMPIONSHIP
12:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.
The freezer door to the championship is open for the final scoop-to-scoop showdown!
Where: Syncrude Science Stage
Dates: July 5, 12, 19, and 26
Age: All Ages
Entry: Included with Science Centre Admission
Where: Syncrude Science Stage
Dates: July 5, 12, 19, and 26
Age: All Ages
Entry: Included with Science Centre Admission
Scoop Up Some Sweet Science
Milk Does What?!
Health Zone TELUS L.A.B.
11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. | 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Cream becomes ice cream, but milk can also become plastic. Explore the surprising chemistry of milk and create a bioplastic toy!
Ice Cream Truck Racers
The Science Garage
2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Built for speed. Powered by cardboard. Design and build your own cardboard ice cream truck, then put it to the test. Can yours deliver ice cream before it melts?
The Great Solar System Adventure
Zeidler Dome
Showtimes: 10:30 a.m. | 3:00 p.m.
Blast off to some of the coldest destinations in the solar system, from the icy surface of Europa to Pluto’s frozen mountains. No parka required.
Hello Pretty Market
Main Lobby
July 26 | 9:30 a.m.to 4:00 p.m.
Championship Sunday comes with a cherry on top! Shop a vibrant market filled with local makers, handmade goods, jewelry, décor, gifts and unexpected finds as you help crown the winning flavour. Come for the science. Leave with excellent taste.
Arctic Sports
Arctic Journey
July 26 | 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Once you’ve voted for your favourite flavour in the championship, try Arctic sports such as Muskox Fight, Knuckle Hop, and Leg Fight—hands-on challenges inspired by Inuit traditions that test strength, balance, and focus.
