Saturday September 28, 2024
Join us for our 16th annual Geoheritage Day event to learn more about how Earth processes have shaped and continue to shape our regional landscape. Our expert volunteers will be on hand at some of the exceptional geological sites within local parks and green spaces.
We will have a team of volunteers who will host a selection of sites from 10:00am to 3:00pm.
Confirmed sites for 2024:
- Champlain stromatolites, Gatineau, Quebec / Stomatolites du pont Champlain
- Hog's Back Falls, Prince of Wales park, Ottawa / des Chutes de Hogs Back, parc Prince of Wales Ottawa
- Pinhey Sand Dunes, Nepean / Dunes de Sable Pinhey
- Cardinal Creek Karst, Orleans / Karst de Cardinal Creek, Orléans
- W. Erskine Johnstone and Georges Vanier Catholic Schools / École W. Erskine Johnstone et École catholique Georges Vanier
- Downtown Ottawa Building Stone Walking Tour (*will begin at noon at the Centennial Flame on Parliament Hill) - fair weather only - will not run in the rain!
- New this year!! Metcalfe Geoheritage Park, Almonte
You can also visit sites on your own, or stay in and explore spectacular local and national geosites across Canada virtually through our Geoheritage Day website!
We have added more Geoheritage Sites to the Google Map, lots of information and images, and a selection of curated Virtual Field Trips to explore. Learn more about how geological processes have shaped the regional landscape, given us a glimpse into past environments and life forms and provided resources for our use.
Come out or stay in and spend the day with some remarkable rocks, minerals and fossils!
Please note:
- Un-hosted sites with information is posted on our Geoheritage Day website
- Guests can visit sites in person on your own; please ensure you follow all local and provincial protocols and other relevant regulations
- Please note that collecting is not permitted on National Capital Commission property
- We would love to receive pictures from guests who are able to visit the sites. We'll post these pictures on our webpage and social media outlets. Please email pictures to: earth [dot] sciences
carleton [dot] ca
Thank you to our event sponsors
Ottawa Gatineau Geoheritage Project
Cardinal Creek Community Association
Biodiversity Conservancy International
Metcalfe Geoheritage Park