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History of the Shania Twain Centre
September 2000
Excavation and land clearing begins.
October 2000
Contract was awarded to build the Shania Twain Centre for $3.7 Million. Construction on the project was expected to be complete by July 2001 and would include a 4,000-square-foot exhibit space on Shania, a 1,200-square-foot traveling exhibit space and a 1,000-square-foot retail area. The new Interpretive Centre will house over a $1-million worth in memorabilia including awards and clothing loaned by Shania.
November 6, 2000
Ground Breaking Ceremony, The official "golden shovel" used for the ceremony even had Shania's name engraved on it.
November 20, 2000
Contest to Name the Shania Twain Centre - Residents of Timmins had the final say to help name the new Shania Twain Centre. The original name designated by city officials was the "Shania Twain Interpretive Centre." The 5 possible choices were: Shania Twain Experience!; Shania Twain Centre; Shania Twain At Home; Shania Twain Music Centre; or the Shania Twain Interpretive Centre. Ballots were accepted at the Timmins Museum on Legion Drive in South Porcupine until Nov. 24 at midnight. Residents were also able to send in their choice via e-mail. All ballots were entered into a drawing for a prize package of Shania memorabilia. The official name is now the "Shania Twain Centre". Votes were accepted via e-mail, regular mail or local ballots at the Timmins Museum: National Exhibition Centre. The most popular choice was the "Shania Twain Centre," with 42 per cent of the vote. 254 votes were received in the short time-frame. All entries were included in the drawing for a special Shania memorabilia pack, included photos, T-shirt, music book, Shania video and posters. Marguerite Dubeau of Timmins was the Fan Pack winner.
January 15, 2001
The Shania Twain Centre has received additional funding of $450,000 from a Human Resources Development Canada fund for the $6-million project.
March 23, 2001
Due to Shania's pregnancy and timing, the Shania Twain Centre has officially announced Shania will be unable to attend the opening of the Centre in person on Saturday June 30th, 2001.
May 1, 2001
The new "musical" Shania Twain Centre logo design was created by Wendy Mairs of Blue Heron Graphics, with the blue and gold scheme matching the City of Timmins logo colors. The Shania Centre logo, approved by Shania, will be featured in all official promotional literature and marketing activities. The City of Timmins, Ontario has completed the new $6M interactive Shania Twain Centre in her hometown, and expanded it's famous Underground Gold Mine Tour. Shania has already donated $1M worth of unique memorabilia, awards & wardrobe items to help launch the Centre, and will continue to donate as the exhibits evolve.
June 30, 2001
The Shania Twain Centre was dedicated with special celebrations over Canada Day weekend.
May 20, June 4 & 8 2002
A great new Electronic Guestbook Kiosk is now installed to allow visitors to send Shania Centre "e-postcards" to friends and family.
November 4, 2002
The Shania Twain Centre won the Best Original Float award in the 13th annual Timmins Christmas parade.
August 5, 2003
The first Shania Twain Fan Convention was held in Shania's hometown of Timmins, Ontario from August 7-10.