A Winter Geoheritage Field Trip during university reading week in the Cliffs of Fundy UNESCO Global Geopark.
February 19-20, 2026
Nothing says “I’m a Canadian Geologist” more than a multi-day geoheritage field trip on the Bay of Fundy in February. A winter geology field experience for up to 6 university students, faculty, or adult learners.
During this time of year – we are in the Mi’kmaw lunar season of Apuknajit “Snow Blinding Moon”. Learn more about the Mi’kmaw Moons.
Potential Activities
(Depending on weather conditions, tide times and interest.)
- 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.
Food: Eating at local restaurants, participants pay for own meals.
Proposed Schedule
(Last Updated: Feb 15, 2026)
Thursday Feb 19
11:00 am – Drawing in Geoparks, at Five Islands Lighthouse Park
3:00 pm – Drawing in Geoparks, at Partridge Island and Crane Point
6:00 pm – Dinner at restaurant.
Friday, Feb 20
7:10 am – Sunrise at Wasson Bluff (arrive at parking lot 6:30 am)
7:30 am – 9:30 am: Walk along the beach at Wasson Bluff
8:30 am – Low tide photo at Wasson Bluff beach
11:00 am – Coffee and warm up at restaurant
2:40 pm – High tide photo at Wasson Buff beach
…. other to be determined.
Thursday Feb 19 – Sunrise 7:12 am Set 5:50 pm – Tide Times
| Time AST | Height (m) | Height (ft) |
|---|---|---|
| 01:38 | 12.418 | 40.7 |
| 07:47 | 1.089 | 3.6 |
| 13:58 | 12.636 | 41.5 |
| 20:08 | 0.867 | 2.8 |
Friday Feb 20 – Sunrise 7:10 am Set 5:51 pm – Tide Times
| Time AST | Height (m) | Height (ft) |
|---|---|---|
| 02:20 | 12.704 | 41.7 |
| 08:29 | 0.862 | 2.8 |
| 14:42 | 12.702 | 41.7 |
| 20:50 | 0.801 | 2.6 |
Saturday Feb 21 – Sunrise 7:07 am Set 5:54 pm – Tide Times
| Time AST | Height (m) | Height (ft) |
|---|---|---|
| 03:04 | 12.820 | 42.1 |
| 09:14 | 0.811 | 2.7 |
| 15:27 | 12.592 | 41.3 |
| 21:35 | 0.907 | 3.0 |
Contact Us
For more information or to express interest in participating in the Winter Field Trip – Contact Us.
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