July 31, 2024
Canada/Eastern timezone

SNOLAB Visitor Information

Visitor Information Guide 

Site access 

NOTE: Vale has implemented new site access requirements. If you do not have an active Lenel Card, you will need to be assigned a visitors badge. If you do not have a Lenel Card or a Visitors Badge, you will not be granted access to site. If you require a visitors badge, please complete question 8 in the meeting registration form. 

SNOLAB is located on Vale Creighton mine site and access requires prior approval. Ensure you follow all signage posted on the property and the instructions from site personnel. Questions can be directed to your site contact or the Senior Education and Outreach Officer. Please arrive hydrated, rested, and having had something for breakfast. If you are sick, please refrain from visiting site. 

Parking 

Visitors to SNOLAB must park at the main Vale Creighton Mine lot. The entrance is on your left-hand side as you drive in before the security gate. 

Signing in 

All Visitors coming to SNOLAB must stop at the Vale Security Office and sign-in to the Vale Surface Visitor Log Book. You must enter through the turnstiles and must not by-pass them. 

NOTE: Someone will meet you at the Vale turnstiles to assist. If someone is not there to meet you, please call Mandy Lamarche at 705-280-6723. 

Walking from Vale Parking Lot to SNOLAB 

After you park, pass through the site access turnstiles, and sign-in at Vale Security Office, you will proceed to SNOLAB by following the SNOLAB Pedestrian Traffic signs.