History of Spock Days Celebrity Visits
Spock Days Celebrity Visits
If you’re wondering who all has come to visit us in Vulcan at the Trek Station.
Year Guest Star Known for
1993
Diane Carey Author of Star Trek Books
Greg Brodeau Author of Star Trek Books
1994
A. C. Crispin Author of Star Trek Books
Michael Capiobianco Author of Science Fiction Books
Diane Carey Author of Star Trek Books
Greg Brodeur Author of Star Trek Books
1995
Phil Farrand Author “Nitpicker’s guide to StarTrek.”
1996
Gary Lockwood Actor “Lt. Cmdr. Gary Mitchell” Original Series
1997
Roy Jensen Actor “Cloud William” Original Series
1998
Bill Brooks From Canada Space Agency
Gene Polanski An Astronomer.
1999
Margaret Wander Bonanno Author of Star Trek Books
Jack Donner Actor “Tal” Original Series
2000
Barbara March Actor “Lursa” (Klingon Dura Sister) The Next Generation
Russell Scott Magician
2001
James Dubano
2002
Charles Napier Actor “Adam” Original Series, “Gen. Denning ” DS9
2003
A. C. Crispin Author of Star Trek Books
Michael Capiobianco Author of Science Fiction Books
2004
Marina Sirtis Actor “Counsellor Deanna Troi” The Next Generation
2005
JG Hertzler Actor “Klingon General Martok” DS9
Robert O’Reilly Actor “Klingon Chancellor Gowron” DS9
2006
Casey Biggs Actor “Cardassian Gul Damar” DS9
Vaughan Armstrong Actor “Star Trek’s Man of Many Faces”
2007
Aron Eisenburg Actor “Nog” DS9
Max Grodenchik Actor “Rom” DS9
2008
Eugene “Rod” Roddenberry Jr. son of Star Trek Creator Gene Roddenberry
2009
Suzie Plakson Actor “K’Ehleyr” The Next Generation
Barbara MarchActor “Lursa” (Klingon Dura Sister) The Next Generation
Gwynyth WalshActor “B’Etor” The Next Generation
Alan Scarfe Actor “Admiral Mendak / Tokath” The Next Generation
Lolita Fatjo Pre-production coordinator TNG-51 Epi, DS9-106 Epi, Voyager-111 Episodes
2010
Leonard Nimoy Actor “Spock” Original Series
2010
Tim Russ Actor “Tuvok” Star Trek Voyager
2011
Garrett Wang Actor “Harry Kim” Star Trek Voyager
2012
Walter Koenig Actor “Pavel Chekov” Original Series
Garrett Wang Actor “Harry Kim” Star Trek Voyager
Arlene Martel Actor “T’Pring” Original Series
Connor Trinneer Actor “Charles “Trip” Tucker III” Enterprise
John Paladin Makeup Artist
Crystal Allen Actor “D’Nesh”Enterprise
2013
Robert Picardo Actor "The Doctor" Star Trek Voyager
Ethan Phillips Actor "Neelix" Star Trek Voyager
Rick Sternbach Senior Illustrator, Artist. Designer for Star Trek: The Motion picture, Star Trek: The Next Generation, Star Trek: Voyager and the first two seasons of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.
2014
Chase Masterson "Leeta" - Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
Nana Visitor “Kira Nerys” – Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
Rene Auberjonois “Odo” - Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
Cameron Farn Creative Director & Designer
History of the Vulcan Tourism & Trek Station
Interesting Facts about the Trek
Station:
Architect: Ron Boruk
Contractor: R.A. West
Construction, Vulcan, AB.
Size of Building: 2,930 Sq. Feet
Height of Building: 53′ from floor bottom to tower tip
In November, 1995 a former Town of Vulcan Administrator brought forward the concept of creating a space themed tourist station to tap into the growing tourist
market interested in Space Tourism, Science and Star Trek. The idea quickly grew into a group effort between V.A.S.T (Vulcan Association for Science
and Trek), the Vulcan County Economic Development , Vulcan & District Chamber of Commerce and the Town of Vulcan. The Trek Station’s official grand
opening was on October 23, 1998. The Station was designed to look like a landed spaceship. Clever landscaping and fibreoptic lighting on the soffat of the
center enhance the illusion. Today thousands of people from all over this world, and beyond, make the Trek to Vulcan to visit this unique attraction. It’s not
everyday you see a tourist information centre shaped like a spaceship, unless of course you are in Vulcan, Alberta.
Star Trek inspired attractions:
In addition to carrying tourist information about Vulcan County, and the rest of Alberta, the Trek Station is also home to a number of unique science fiction and Star Trek inspired attractions:
Star Trek
Character Cutouts – You bring the camera, we supply the costumes! Life-sized Star Trek character cutouts are waiting to pose with you on the main bridge of our Star Ship.
Star Trek Memorabilia – Admire the 800+ piece collection of Star Trek memorabilia, donated to the Town of Vulcan by the family of Albert Cave – a long time Star Trek fan and Vulcan enthusiast.
Star Trek Walking Tour of Vulcan:
From the Trek Station to the post office with a stop at the cemetery along the way, take a “Trek” around Vulcan to explore this town’s tributes to Star Trek. Vulcan Alberta’s relationship with Star Trek dates back to the earliest days of the original series; however, contrary to popular belief Vulcan was not named after Mr. Spock’s fictitious home planet. In 1910, Vulcan was named by a Canadian Pacific Railway surveyor who had a special interest in Roman Mythology – 56 years before the first Star Trek episode aired on television. Explore these sites and more on your Trek through town:
If you want to be a little more hi-tech, pull out your GPS unit – there are also a number of GeoCaches that people have hidden around Vulcan and throughout Vulcan County.
Gene Roddenberry Memorial Plaque – Admire the Gene Roddenberry Memorial Plaque, unveiled by the Star Trek Creator’s son, Eugene “Rod”
Roddenberry Jr. in June 2008.
Gift Shop – Explore our fun collection of Vulcan and Star Trek souvenirs, postcards, costumes, toys and collectibles in our Galaxy Gift Shop.
Vulcan Starship FX6-1995-A:
Vulcan’s iconic monument to the future proudly overlooks Hwy 23, with plaques greeting visitors in the English, Klingon and Vulcan languages.
On June 10, 1995, Vulcan, Alberta took a major step towards developing its own brand of space tourism when the town unveiled the Star Ship FX6-1995-A. The original USS Enterprise of Star Trek inspired the Vulcan Association of Science and Trek (V.A.S.T) with the idea to construct a starship in Vulcan.
Today, this iconic ship stands proudly overlooking highway 23, halfway between Calgary and Lethbridge near the Centre Street entrance to town, and is one of the stops on Vulcan’s Star Trek Walking Tour.
Plaques are mounted on the base of the FX6-1995-A that greet our intergalactic visitors in the English, Klingon and Vulcan Languages.
Images of Vulcan’s famous starship have appeared on television documentaries and newscasts as well as in magazines and newspaper articles around the world. It even starred in a commercial for a mini-van.
About the Starship:
The Vulcan Starship FX6-1995-A was named after the Vulcan Airport’s identifier: “FX6″. 1995 was the year the ship was unveiled and “A” signifies the Town of Vulcan’s first major project launched in pursuit of the development of the Science and Trek theme.
Ship Specifications:
Length: 31′
Depth: 9′
Primary Hull: 15′
Weight: 5 t
Base
Specifications:
Base: 40 cubic yards concrete
Height: 9′
Constructed By:
Gary McKinnon, G & M Welding,
Vulcan, Alberta
Designed By: Jim A. Pearson
Engineered By: D. Day
Spock Days Celebrity Visits
If you’re wondering who all has come to visit us in Vulcan at the Trek Station.
Year Guest Star Known for
1993
Diane Carey Author of Star Trek Books
Greg Brodeau Author of Star Trek Books
1994
A. C. Crispin Author of Star Trek Books
Michael Capiobianco Author of Science Fiction Books
Diane Carey Author of Star Trek Books
Greg Brodeur Author of Star Trek Books
1995
Phil Farrand Author “Nitpicker’s guide to StarTrek.”
1996
Gary Lockwood Actor “Lt. Cmdr. Gary Mitchell” Original Series
1997
Roy Jensen Actor “Cloud William” Original Series
1998
Bill Brooks From Canada Space Agency
Gene Polanski An Astronomer.
1999
Margaret Wander Bonanno Author of Star Trek Books
Jack Donner Actor “Tal” Original Series
2000
Barbara March Actor “Lursa” (Klingon Dura Sister) The Next Generation
Russell Scott Magician
2001
James Dubano
2002
Charles Napier Actor “Adam” Original Series, “Gen. Denning ” DS9
2003
A. C. Crispin Author of Star Trek Books
Michael Capiobianco Author of Science Fiction Books
2004
Marina Sirtis Actor “Counsellor Deanna Troi” The Next Generation
2005
JG Hertzler Actor “Klingon General Martok” DS9
Robert O’Reilly Actor “Klingon Chancellor Gowron” DS9
2006
Casey Biggs Actor “Cardassian Gul Damar” DS9
Vaughan Armstrong Actor “Star Trek’s Man of Many Faces”
2007
Aron Eisenburg Actor “Nog” DS9
Max Grodenchik Actor “Rom” DS9
2008
Eugene “Rod” Roddenberry Jr. son of Star Trek Creator Gene Roddenberry
2009
Suzie Plakson Actor “K’Ehleyr” The Next Generation
Barbara MarchActor “Lursa” (Klingon Dura Sister) The Next Generation
Gwynyth WalshActor “B’Etor” The Next Generation
Alan Scarfe Actor “Admiral Mendak / Tokath” The Next Generation
Lolita Fatjo Pre-production coordinator TNG-51 Epi, DS9-106 Epi, Voyager-111 Episodes
2010
Leonard Nimoy Actor “Spock” Original Series
2010
Tim Russ Actor “Tuvok” Star Trek Voyager
2011
Garrett Wang Actor “Harry Kim” Star Trek Voyager
2012
Walter Koenig Actor “Pavel Chekov” Original Series
Garrett Wang Actor “Harry Kim” Star Trek Voyager
Arlene Martel Actor “T’Pring” Original Series
Connor Trinneer Actor “Charles “Trip” Tucker III” Enterprise
John Paladin Makeup Artist
Crystal Allen Actor “D’Nesh”Enterprise
2013
Robert Picardo Actor "The Doctor" Star Trek Voyager
Ethan Phillips Actor "Neelix" Star Trek Voyager
Rick Sternbach Senior Illustrator, Artist. Designer for Star Trek: The Motion picture, Star Trek: The Next Generation, Star Trek: Voyager and the first two seasons of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.
2014
Chase Masterson "Leeta" - Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
Nana Visitor “Kira Nerys” – Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
Rene Auberjonois “Odo” - Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
Cameron Farn Creative Director & Designer
History of the Vulcan Tourism & Trek Station
Interesting Facts about the Trek
Station:
Architect: Ron Boruk
Contractor: R.A. West
Construction, Vulcan, AB.
Size of Building: 2,930 Sq. Feet
Height of Building: 53′ from floor bottom to tower tip
In November, 1995 a former Town of Vulcan Administrator brought forward the concept of creating a space themed tourist station to tap into the growing tourist
market interested in Space Tourism, Science and Star Trek. The idea quickly grew into a group effort between V.A.S.T (Vulcan Association for Science
and Trek), the Vulcan County Economic Development , Vulcan & District Chamber of Commerce and the Town of Vulcan. The Trek Station’s official grand
opening was on October 23, 1998. The Station was designed to look like a landed spaceship. Clever landscaping and fibreoptic lighting on the soffat of the
center enhance the illusion. Today thousands of people from all over this world, and beyond, make the Trek to Vulcan to visit this unique attraction. It’s not
everyday you see a tourist information centre shaped like a spaceship, unless of course you are in Vulcan, Alberta.
Star Trek inspired attractions:
In addition to carrying tourist information about Vulcan County, and the rest of Alberta, the Trek Station is also home to a number of unique science fiction and Star Trek inspired attractions:
Star Trek
Character Cutouts – You bring the camera, we supply the costumes! Life-sized Star Trek character cutouts are waiting to pose with you on the main bridge of our Star Ship.
Star Trek Memorabilia – Admire the 800+ piece collection of Star Trek memorabilia, donated to the Town of Vulcan by the family of Albert Cave – a long time Star Trek fan and Vulcan enthusiast.
Star Trek Walking Tour of Vulcan:
From the Trek Station to the post office with a stop at the cemetery along the way, take a “Trek” around Vulcan to explore this town’s tributes to Star Trek. Vulcan Alberta’s relationship with Star Trek dates back to the earliest days of the original series; however, contrary to popular belief Vulcan was not named after Mr. Spock’s fictitious home planet. In 1910, Vulcan was named by a Canadian Pacific Railway surveyor who had a special interest in Roman Mythology – 56 years before the first Star Trek episode aired on television. Explore these sites and more on your Trek through town:
If you want to be a little more hi-tech, pull out your GPS unit – there are also a number of GeoCaches that people have hidden around Vulcan and throughout Vulcan County.
Gene Roddenberry Memorial Plaque – Admire the Gene Roddenberry Memorial Plaque, unveiled by the Star Trek Creator’s son, Eugene “Rod”
Roddenberry Jr. in June 2008.
Gift Shop – Explore our fun collection of Vulcan and Star Trek souvenirs, postcards, costumes, toys and collectibles in our Galaxy Gift Shop.
Vulcan Starship FX6-1995-A:
Vulcan’s iconic monument to the future proudly overlooks Hwy 23, with plaques greeting visitors in the English, Klingon and Vulcan languages.
On June 10, 1995, Vulcan, Alberta took a major step towards developing its own brand of space tourism when the town unveiled the Star Ship FX6-1995-A. The original USS Enterprise of Star Trek inspired the Vulcan Association of Science and Trek (V.A.S.T) with the idea to construct a starship in Vulcan.
Today, this iconic ship stands proudly overlooking highway 23, halfway between Calgary and Lethbridge near the Centre Street entrance to town, and is one of the stops on Vulcan’s Star Trek Walking Tour.
Plaques are mounted on the base of the FX6-1995-A that greet our intergalactic visitors in the English, Klingon and Vulcan Languages.
Images of Vulcan’s famous starship have appeared on television documentaries and newscasts as well as in magazines and newspaper articles around the world. It even starred in a commercial for a mini-van.
About the Starship:
The Vulcan Starship FX6-1995-A was named after the Vulcan Airport’s identifier: “FX6″. 1995 was the year the ship was unveiled and “A” signifies the Town of Vulcan’s first major project launched in pursuit of the development of the Science and Trek theme.
Ship Specifications:
Length: 31′
Depth: 9′
Primary Hull: 15′
Weight: 5 t
Base
Specifications:
Base: 40 cubic yards concrete
Height: 9′
Constructed By:
Gary McKinnon, G & M Welding,
Vulcan, Alberta
Designed By: Jim A. Pearson
Engineered By: D. Day