A Three Day Winter Field Trip during university reading week in the Cliffs of Fundy UNESCO Global Geopark, based in Parrsboro.
February 19 – 21, 2026
Nothing says “I’m a Canadian Geologist” more than a three-day field trip on the Bay of Fundy in February. A winter geology field experience for up to 6 university students, faculty or adult learners.
Potential Activities
(depending on conditions)
- Drawing geology landscapes and objects
- Sunrise low-tide experience: Photographs and intertidal geology
- Ice cakes and coastal erosion: Field research opportunities.
- Mineralogy and snow crystals: Quartz mineralogy and snow crystal photography. (blog link)
- Winter track makers and 100 million years of fossil footprints
- Museums and public education: interactive session
- Geoparks and Geoheritage: Research and opportunities
- Snowshoe hike
- Geology at night – Astronomy
Accommodation: Approx. $300 for two nights at local Inn
Transportation: Car pool or arrange your transportation to Parrsboro.
Food: Eating at local restaurants, participants pay for own meals.
Contact Us
For more information or to express interest in participating in the Winter Field Trip – Contact Us.
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