Canada’s quantum community opens their ‘doors’ for International Year of Quantum

The Canadian Association of Physicists (CAP) is proud to announce Quantum Canada: Open Doors 2025, a coast-to-coast-to coast initiative celebrating Canada’s leadership in quantum science and technology. As part of the United Nations’ International Year of Quantum Science and Technology (IYQ), this day-long event will bring quantum to life for Canadians everywhere on May 3, 2025.
For decades, Canada has been at the forefront of quantum research and innovation, pioneering breakthroughs that have shaped the global quantum landscape. Quantum Canada: Open Doors 2025 will see at least 12 Canadian physics organizations unite to offer free public programming this Saturday, May 3, to celebrate quantum science and showcase their work to the public. From lab tours to public lectures and hands-on activities, this nationwide celebration will highlight Canada’s quantum achievements, engage communities, and help inspire the next generation of quantum innovators.
Participating organizations include:
● Simon Fraser University Burnaby, BC
● Memorial University of Newfoundland St. Jonh’s, NL
● York University Keele Campus, Toronto, ON
● Royal BC Museum Victoria, BC
● University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, NB
● Lethbridge Agri-Food Hub & Trade Centre Lethbridge, AB
● Ampere’s Iqaluit Makerspace and Kawartha Lakes Makerspace, Lindsay, ON
● SNOLAB at the Greater Sudbury Public Library, South End Branch Sudbury, ON
● University of Saskatchewan, Regina, SK
● Institut quantique de l’Université de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, QC
● Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics & the Institute for Quantum Computing at the Catalyst Commons, Kitchener, ON.

“Quantum science and technologies are transforming the way we understand and interact with the world around us,” said Daria Ahrensmeier (SFU) co-chair of the CAP IYQ Team Canada.
“Through Quantum Canada: Open Doors 2025, we aim to not only celebrate Canada’s pioneering contributions to quantum research but also inspire Canadians of all ages to explore the incredible opportunities that quantum innovation offers.” said Oliver Stelzer (TRIUMF) Co-chair of CAP IYQ Team Canada. This initiative is a testament to the spirit of collaboration and discovery that defines Canada’s quantum community.”