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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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Featured Fossil Experiences

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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