Canada’s Only Mobile Earthquake Simulator
The purpose of the QuakeCottage™ is to provide an educational experience of what it is like to go through a major earthquake and how to prepare. Our machine gives a realistic simulation of about an 8.0 magnitude quake for 40 seconds.
An Interactive Earthquake Learning Experience
When you bring our QuakeCottage team to your school, it creates an engaging, hands-on learning experience that captures students’ attention right away.
Inside the simulator, students safely experience a realistic 35-second earthquake while watching a guided video. Secured objects demonstrate how items can shift or break, helping students understand real-world impacts. Each session includes a brief safety introduction and a follow-up discussion on earthquake preparedness.
The program supports science and safety curriculum goals while giving students a memorable, practical understanding of how to stay safe during an earthquake.
Frequently Asked Questions
QuakeCottage is a great way build the muscle memory required to survive a violent 35-second tremor. Our live earthquake demonstration, transforms abstract safety protocols into memorable, high-impact education. By directly engaging students, teachers, and administrators, these demonstrations turn fear into confident action, ensuring the entire school community knows exactly how to Drop, Cover, and Hold On.
Realistic Simulation: It provides a safe but shocking experience of an earthquake.
Improved Retention: Students remember hands-on experiences, leading to better compliance during mandatory school earthquake drills.
Enhanced Preparedness: It sparks essential discussions about emergency protocols, identifying hazards, and creating a robust, actionable school disaster plan.
1. Get in Touch
Contact our QuakeCottage team to check availability and share your event details.
2. Plan Your Visit
Confirm your date, schedule, and any site requirements with our team.
3. Host the Experience
QuakeCottage arrives, sets up, and delivers a safe, engaging earthquake simulation for your students.
Things to know if you are considering hosting a QuakeCottage event:
- Truck and Simulator stay attached during event
- Space Required: 20′ x 50′
- Type of surface required: level area, cement, asphalt, paver stones, packed gravel
- Trailer has a built in generator so no power is required, unless preferred
- Up to 3 individuals can be seated and experience the simulation at a time
- Each simulation is about 30 seconds and we include a bit of time for questions before or after
- The ride contains loud sounds and graphic images
- QuakeCottage equipment will be transported, set up and operated by our qualified personnel
We are available for many different types of events!
School events, Public events and Corporate events.
Bookings are on a first come first serve basis.
Still have questions?
Please reach out.
Bring earth quake science of safety into your school and empower your students with the knowledge that can save lives.