The Burgess Shale Geoscience Foundation allows unique access to one of the most significant fossil areas in the world.

The Burgess Shale area was originally its own UNESCO World Heritage Site until 1984, when it expanded to include vast areas of the Canadian Rockies. This rare area of preserved fossils has contributed significantly to scientists’ understanding of early life and evolution.

Adventurers can book hikes to take them to the Walcott Quarry on Mount Field or the Mount Stephan Trilobite Fossil Bed. These hikes are available for the whole family, allowing guests between the ages of 8-75. One of the unique aspects of these hikes is that they are all led by scientists who can give you unique information about the fossils and the scientific findings that these areas have contributed to. In addition to witnessing these hikes’ amazing views, hikers will also learn about glaciers, mountain formation, and climate change in the Canadian Rockies. This experience offers visitors a unique educational, and adventurous experience unlike any other in the world.

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