Tour of McMaster Nuclear Reactor
Convenors: Ellen and Paul (Activity Co-Chairs)
Date: August 21, 2025
Time: 11:00 am (times will be staggered with 15 min. increments, you will be notified of your start time)
Location: Nuclear @ McMaster, McMaster University, 1280 Main St. W., Hamilton
Dress code: Long pants only, closed toed shoes, (no heels or crocks etc.)
Parking: Lot I (i), There are several lots, as well as at the hospital.
Car pooling is highly recommended. Parking at your expense
Lunch following: The Buttery, Alumni Memorial Building #8
Join us for a free tour of McMaster Nuclear Operations and Facilities which houses a unique suite of world class nuclear research facilities anchored by the McMaster Nuclear Reactor. MNR is Canada's most powerful nuclear research reactor, which provides neutrons for medical isotope production and scientific research on clean energy, medicine, nuclear safety, materials, science and more.
You will learn about the history of the reactor and how it began. When you enter the reactor you will be shown the Cherenkov Radiation and listen to a talk about what research is done in the lower level of the reactor. You will observe "the blue glow" of the reactor core first-hand.
Please register on Wild Apricot *Please do not register if you attended the first session*
Lunch at your expense. The Buttery dining room celebrates the history of McMaster while providing culinary delights that focus on local and sustainable ingredients to align with the Okanagan Charter objectives.
Registration opens June 19
