Burgess Shale

Burgess Shale Geoscience Foundation    

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We guide hikes to the world famous fossils of the Burgess Shale. We also do public outreach. We do not have a museum.

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Sep 11, 2024
This is an excellent day out for anyone interested in earth history/paleontology/evolution in general. The hike is a bit challenging, about 13 miles total, with significant elevation gain, but the tr… Full review by Mark G
Sep 7, 2024
A guided hike to the Burgess Shale led by the Geoscience Foundation is a must do on your trip to Yoho national park. Our guide (Hugh) was masterful at providing the scientific content to the group in… Full review by Curiosity19805649125
Sep 5, 2024
Our guide Antoine was phenomenal, he was so knowledgeable and answered all our questions in depth! He really made our experience a memorable one. If you love rocks, you'll love this. I could have sta… Full review by Melissa G
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Q:
What is the difference between the Walcott tour and the Stephen tour?
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There are three sections to this answer. i) The difference in fossils. ii) The difference in scenery. iii) The difference in walking.
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