Fossils

Every day, the world’s highest tides wash against the shoreline of Joggins Fossil Cliffs, slowly uncovering millions of years of plant and animal life. These fossils reveal details of life in the “Carboniferous Age” or “Coal Age” dating back 300 million years. Discover this and other Nova Scotian locations where these fossilized prehistoric records continue to teach and amaze!

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Sydney Mines Heritage Museum & Cape Breton Fossil Centre

From May 25 to September 11

Cape Breton Island, Sydney Mines

Read More The Google rating is 4.5
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Joggins Fossil Cliffs UNESCO World Heritage Site

From May 1 to October 18

Bay of Fundy & Annapolis Valley, Joggins

Read More The Google rating is 4.6
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Kenomee Canyon Trail

From June 1 to October 31

Bay of Fundy & Annapolis Valley, Economy

Read More The Google rating is 4.7
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Cliffs of Fundy UNESCO Global Geopark

Open year-round

Bay of Fundy & Annapolis Valley, Lower Five Islands

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The Hawk Beach

Open year-round

South Shore, Cape Sable Island

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Arisaig Provincial Park

From May 17 to October 14

Northumberland Shore, Arisaig

Read More The Google rating is 4.7
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Blue Beach Fossil Museum

From May 12 to October 31

Bay of Fundy & Annapolis Valley, Hantsport

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Fundy Treasures Tours

From May 7 to October 30

Bay of Fundy & Annapolis Valley, Joggins

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Featured Fossil Experiences

A group of people stand over looking the Cliffs at Fundy Geopark

Fundy Treasures Gifts & Tours

Offering guided fossil, mineral and gemstone tours in various locations along the Bay of Fundy.
Available tours include:
- Joggins Fossil Cliffs UNESCO Tour
- Cliffs of Fundy Private Mineral Tour
- Bay of Fundy Gemstone Tour
- Fundy Treasure Hunt Jewelry Tour

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Joggins Fossil Cliffs UNESCO World Heritage Site

Observe and access 15 km (9 mi) of magnificently exposed layers of rock
Constant erosion from the Fundy tides creates possibilities for exposing new fossils
Visitors may find fossils on the beach that have fallen from the cliffs

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Fundy Geological Museum

Walk in the footsteps of Canada’s oldest dinosaurs
Discover half a billion years of geological history, guided beach walks available
Visit the dynamic exhibit gallery to learn about the area’s Triassic and Jurassic landscapes

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