About TAA Canada

For two decades Robert Ballantyne worked in three of Canada's major planetariums as a lecturer, show producer and as planetarium director. In addition he envisioned and implemented a new interactive display gallery. He maintains his contact with these skills through his participation in the Themed Attraction Association of Canada (TAA Canada). There is also the TAA Canada Blog. The green links will take you to the members web sites. Please explore.

About our friends and colleagues in TAA Canada

3D Custom Foam Inc. create amazing and beautiful scaled foam replicas by utilizing 3D laser scanning, 2D/3D computer modeling, 3D CNC routering and 3D CNC hot wiring technology.
7th Floor Media work at the interface clients and designers, technologists and educators, artists and students.
Acorn Wood Designs Ltd. create high quality precision architectural millwork.
AldrichPears Associates is a full-service planning and design firm with clients around the world.
Altus Engineering Ltd. have pioneered the developement of wooden domes. Often used as houses, these are unusual, beautiful, strong and economical.
Applied Electronics Ltd. is a designer, supplier and Integrator of audio visual, broadcast and post-production technology.
Artcraft Display Graphics Inc. creates graphics for museums, parks, zoos, aquariums and other themed attractions. They are serious about sustainability and use fully recyclable raw materials with the highest recycled content available. They also avoid chemicals that are environmentally unfriendly.
Atomic Sign Products Ltd.
Ballantyne and Associates. Robert Ballantyne has been trained to facilitate Policy Governance with non-profit boards. He also has extensive experience with all aspects of managing and marketing attractions acquired during 20 years producing shows and directing a planetarium.
Bill Reid Foundation Haida sculptor, Bill Reid, was the pivotal force in introducing to the world the great art traditions of the indigenous people of the Northwest Coast of North America.
Bing Thom Architects Since 1980 BTA has served cultural institutions, corporations, universities, governments, developers and communities around the world.
Boni-Maddison Architects A small firm of dedicated architects who pride themselves in offering personalized attention to every client.
Brent Cooke CastArt specializes in producing highly detailed wildlife bronze sculptures - primarily birds and marine life. Subjects include peregrine falcons, bald eagles, hummingbirds and owls as well as leopard sharks and squid.
CDm2 Lightworks is full service lighting company that specializes in effective performance lighting solutions delivered through integrated turnkey services to projects locally and globally
Champagne Showgirls Inc. provides promotional models and entertainment for event planners, DMCs, and gaming operators.
Colorific Photo and Digital Imaging Ltd. has been, for 30 years, a leader in the digital printing and custom finishing industry
Commercial Electronics Ltd. provides every audio/video solution for business and consumer needs. We've been friends with Henry von T., the owner, since 1968.
Cone House Inc. provides interactive communication design services for businesses and non-profit organizations. There is expertise with Internet design consulting.
D. Jensen and Associates Ltd. design and produce exhibits for museums, science centres, world expositions cultural institutions and government agencies.
Dept. of Canadian Heritage is responsible for Canada's policies and programs that promote Canadian content, foster cultural participation, active citizenship and participation in the nation's civic life, and strengthen connections among Canadians.
Economic Planning Group provides research and analysis services in tourism, transportation and business development.
Fisherman's Tale Re-Creations create museum quality fiberglass fish and other unique models.
Gatrill Management Associates specializes in design and construction project management of museums, exhibitions, and cultural facilities.
Gil Biderman is a professional interactive multimedia designer
Gray Project Management Ltd. take the surprises out of construction by providing clients with accurate budgets and detailed estimates before the work begins.
Ian McLennan Consulting. Ian founded Canada's first public planetarium in the 1960s. Since that time he has consulted around the world for cultural and educational organizations, museums, planetariums, science/ interpretation centres, tourism projects and World Expositions.
Imperium Design brings the imaginative design of film and television into the real world.
Integrated Paving Concepts Inc. is a world leader in decorative asphalt solutions. Its proprietary products are: StreetPrint, DuraTherm, Ride-A-Way and LogoTherm.
Karo Group Inc. work with a wide range of companies to help create compelling customer experiences. Karo call it Designing Competitive Advantage.
Kasian Architecture Interior Design and Planning is a leader in the provision of architectural, interior design, and planning.
Klondike Kidstuff Inc. has designed, built and installed more soft foam play systems than any other company.
Lawrence Doyle Young + Wright has been designing word-class commercial, residential and entertainment structures for 18 years. The firm includes over 80 architects, technologists, and urban planners.
Lightroom FX Inc. is redefining the boundries of communication, marketing and entertainment
Lord Cultural Resources. Since 1981 Lord Cultural Resources has developed a professional global practice dedicated to the creation of cultural capital.
Maple Leaf Studios is an international design and production studio, creating innovative and engaging experiences for international Themed Attractions, WorldÕs Fairs & Expos, Visitor Centres, and Destination Resorts.
MarketPULSEis providing Providing marketing direction and visitor attraction strategies for governments, corporations, and international events.
Merrick Architecture likes to work alongside its clients in a team environment, and seek to develop processes and principles that are consistent with the collective aspiration.
Ollner Design Bjorn Ollner's strength lies in combining fun and fantasy with technical expertise. Bjorn works with World Expositions, trade shows, science centres, museums, feature films and a variety of other organizations.
Owen Bird Law Corporation close deals, win cases and get the job done. OB's lawyers take a hands-on approach to their practices and are leaders in their fields.
Panther Management Company Inc. has expertise in exhibit design and fabrication for zoos, museums and other attractions. Panther also provide technical management of corporate presentations, large scale commercial theatrical productions and live music.
Patrick Roberge Productions Inc. has 20 years experience specializing in creating live, large-scale shows.
Pro Modelbuilders Inc. are custom fabricators capable of producing anything from brass key-rings to moon surfaces to mad scientist test tubes to International Space Stations.
Science World, BC is a self-supporting non-profit science centre that stimulates positive attitudes towards science and technology in a fun interactive environment, promoting the development of a knowledge-based society in British Columbia.
Small Planet Consulting Inc. The web site is under construction.
Spectrum Skatepark Creations Ltd. is Canada's only firm specializing exclusively in the Design & Construction of Municipal Concrete Skateboard Parks.
Stantec Consulting Ltd. founded in 1954, provides professional design and consulting services in planning, engineering, architecture, surveying, economics, and project management.
Studio Senbel architecture + design offers full architectural services as well as design for architectural graphics and signage, furnature and glassworks.
T.E.A.M. Design This web site is currently closed.
Three Dimensional Services Inc. designs and builds interiors for restaurants, retail stores, sales centers, the hospitality and resort industries. They've also produced some pretty spectacular signage and wayfinding systems.
Trudge on Mats is a marketer and distributor of rubber moulded floor mats in Canada for commercial and residential use. They also provide cleaning and janitorial services.
UBC Museum of Anthropology. This major attraction at UBC is the largest teaching museum in Canada - its collections, exhibitions and programs are renowned for giving access and insight into the cultures of indigenous peoples around the world.
Vista Collaborative Arts Inc. Ormston and Weber are master story tellers using giant screen films, immersive experiences, interpretive AV, and interactive simulation.
Waddell and Conder create spaces which give their clients a competitive edge in the market.
Waterplay Mfg. Inc. Since 1987, after more than 1000 park installations, Waterplay continues to make parks fun again.
XYZ Technologie Culturelle | Cultural Technology Site under construction.