1. All guests and staff are recommended to be vaccinated.
2. Masks are no longer required to be worn in the facility unless you show cold/flu like symptoms.
3. Hand sanitizer stations are throughout the facility. Please use them when you pass by them. Help stop the spread of germs.
4. Thanks to the Canadian Red Cross, the CNSC offers FREE rapid tests for our staff and guests. If you would like a test at any time during your stay, please ask a staff member.

In the field

1. Sign out your group on the Researcher Sign Out Board located in the lab and erase upon your return.
2. Make sure you have an approved weapon or wildlife guard.
3. Sign out a radio so you can be in contact with the Centre in case of an emergency or a dangerous wildlife sighting or encounter.
4. If you will be out after 4 p.m., let a staff member know so someone can stay onsite until you return.

Polar bear safety

1. An escort is required for walks during times of high bear activity. Firearms or vehicles can be used while alone during down seasons.
2. Look through the window before opening outside doors. Ensure the door latches properly behind you.
3. Always use the researcher doors as it provides the best visual upon entry/exit of the building.
4. During regular hours, if you see a polar bear, contact a staff member immediately.
5. Never bait a bear with food. This can result in criminal charges, fines, and loss of bear/human life.

Fire safety

1. If you have requested lab space, an area of lab bench will be marked out for you prior to your arrival with the last name that the booking request was made under.
2. If you did not book lab space in advance, please contact the Research Manager ([email protected]) and we may be able to accommodate you.
3. Please be courteous to others and keep your equipment within the boundaries of your designated space. Do not use unoccupied lab space; it may be under repair, reserved, etc.

1. Any person carrying a firearm must possess a valid PAL or Borrowing Permit and is required to provide copies to the CNSC before handling one.
2. Please ask Science staff for a set of keys to the researcher entrance gun cabinet if you are storing your own firearm or borrowing a CNSC firearm.
3. Only one set of gun cabinet keys will be given per group. You are not permitted to use your key to open the cabinet for others outside of your group, so please mindful of your own keys.
4. All guns stored in the researcher entrance gun cabinet are required to have a trigger lock. Please ask Science staff if you do not have one. All guns being moved around inside the building are required to be in a case.

Rooms

1. Each room has its own thermostat for your comfort. The thermostat displays the current room temperature and the up/down arrows at the bottom control that set the temperature which is kept at 19C° in the summer and 20C° in the winter.
2. You are welcome to cool your room by opening your window. Please turn the thermostat down & take care when opening the windows when it’s windy. Make sure to close the window when you leave your room.
3. Each room has two bunk beds. For your safety, we ask that you please take care when using the ladder to climb up to the top bunk. The ladders are already set up when you enter the room, so please look at the set up so you remember.
4. Do not enter a room that you are not assigned to. If you need additional blankets/linens, please let a staff member know.

Water & sewage

1. The water is safe to drink throughout the building. A water cooler is in the cafeteria for your convenience.
2. If you notice water where it should not be or taps/toilets are running, please notify staff right away.
3. Only toilet paper and human waste can go down the toilet. We use a septic system and clogs can cause severe damage that is very costly to repair.
4. Composting toilets are located on the 2^nd floor in the woman’s west end washroom and in the men’s east side washrooms. Please do not use these toilets to dispose of hygiene items; use the trash cans available instead.
5. Thank you for helping us conserve water.

Housekeeping

1. Never move into an empty room without prior permission. The room may already be reserved, under repair, etc. You will be billed additional fees.
2. Each bed is provided with bed linens, pillows, and towels. We do not provide daily turnover services so if you require fresh linens, please let a staff member know. Old linens can be placed inside your room on the floor. Housekeeping will collect them when they drop off the fresh linens.
3. We do have laundry machines that you are welcome to use after 4pm. Detergent and dryer sheets are available at the reception desk for $4+ tax. Do not leave laundry in the machines overnight.
4. In the spring/summer/fall months, bleach cannot be used in our septic system.

Guest considerations

1. The entire accommodation dorm is a quiet area. Please be respectful when closing your room doors and keep talking low as the dorm room walls are thin and sound travels. Quiet time is from 10:30pm-7:30am. You are welcome to use one of the gathering rooms to hang out.
2. The CNSC is a scent free facility. Refrain from wearing colognes and perfumes.

Cook on-site

1. Mealtimes differ depending on the season and scheduling. Please check the kitchen information board for details.  
2. Shoes are to be worn in the cafeteria by all guests, no exceptions.
3. If you will not be at the facility for meal or require bagged lunches for the next day, please give the kitchen at least 24 hours notice. We thank you for helping us keep food waste to a minimum.
4. If you have provided your dietary restrictions, please check in with the cook to make sure they understand what you require.
5. You may be asked to help with meals and clean up, including dishes.

Bagged lunch requests

1. The kitchen requires 24 hours’ notice if you need a bagged lunch. They are made the day before, so your cooperation is appreciated. 
2. A bagged lunch consists of a sandwich, a piece of fruit, and a cookie. If you find that is not enough, please let the kitchen know and if we have additional supplies then we will do our best to provide a second sandwich.
3. Help yourself to dinner leftovers in the Researcher fridge, if there are any.
4. You are also encouraged to supplement your lunches with your own store-bought items.

No cook on-site

1. All food handling and sanitation guidelines need to be followed.
2. Using the deep fryer and flat grill are not permitted. The gas stove and stand-up oven are at your disposal.
3. A separate cooking area is set up to limit people in the kitchen.
4. When in the kitchen, close toed shoes must be worn for your safety.
5. Kitchen cleanup is your responsibility. This includes doing dishes and wiping down ALL the areas you have used, including your table.
6. Please be respectful. If you are not cleaning up your mess, then someone else is.  

Kitchen helpers

1. In the past, researchers rotated assisting in the dish pit and cleaning the cafeteria after dinner. With COVID restrictions being lifted, we are going to start this practice again. Every little bit of help the kitchen can get is always appreciated.  
2. A calendar will be posted in the kitchen, so please look and see if you make the cut.
3. If you are not able to help due to returning late to the Centre, please let the kitchen know ahead of time so we can see if another research group can cover your stint. 

1. Hours are 8am-4pm, Monday to Friday.
2. Charges can be applied to your room card and will get cleared up upon check out.

Outdoor observation deck

1. The outdoor viewing deck is an excellent vantage point to observe the natural world, including the occasional polar bear and northern lights. No food or beverages are allowed on the deck.
2. When going out onto the deck, please let someone know. It is for your safety.
3. Never throw food or other items over the deck. This is baiting an animal and it comes with legal consequences.

Aurora dome

1. When in the dome room at night, we ask that you be cognizant of other guests and turn the lights out in the room if others are watching the lights.
2. Exterior lights can be turned off for better viewing as well.
3. Be considerate and take turns when using the dome, as everyone wants to get the chance to look.

1. The library offers an assortment of books in case you forget one, as well board games and puzzles for you to use while you are here. If you have a spare book, please feel free to leave it behind.
2. Cell phone signals are extremely poor here at the CNSC. We do have a cell phone booster located in the lobby, which provides a good signal so you can make a phone call or return text messages.
3. The Centre has limited toiletries on hand. If you require something, please ask at the reception desk.

1. Check out time is 9am, unless previously arranged.
2. Remove all linens and place them on the floor in your room. Keep the pillows and comforters on the bed, and housekeeping will deal with them.
3. By check out time, you will have already planned with the FSC for your departure transportation. If not, then you may be in trouble…. lol.
4. If you have a room tab to clear up, please do so in the gift shop.