Burgess Shale Geoscience Foundation

Burgess Shale Geoscience Foundation The Burgess Shale Geoscience Foundation was established to increase public awareness and understandi

Join the Burgess Shale Foundation for an upcoming event with local author Steven Wickson.Steven will be at the Signal Hi...
09/26/2026

Join the Burgess Shale Foundation for an upcoming event with local author Steven Wickson.

Steven will be at the Signal Hill Indigo store on Saturday, October 24th from 12:00 to 4:00 PM. It is the perfect opportunity to discover his titles covering astronomy, historical climate cycles, and paleontology, alongside our regional guides on the geological history of the Canadian Rocky Mountains.

Whether you are a science enthusiast or curious about the deep history of our planet, come out to support local scientific literature.

Event Details:
Location: Indigo Signal Hill, Calgary
Date: Saturday, October 24th
Time: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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Fossil Treasures from the Burgess Shale ⛰️By Dr. Jean-Bernard CaronCome to Spark for an exclusive talk with Dr. Jean-Ber...
07/15/2026

Fossil Treasures from the Burgess Shale ⛰️

By Dr. Jean-Bernard Caron

Come to Spark for an exclusive talk with Dr. Jean-Bernard Caron, Curator at the Royal Ontario Museum, as he shares groundbreaking insights from over 50 years of Burgess Shale research.

Discover how these exquisite fossils are reshaping our understanding of the Cambrian Explosion and the origins of complex life

Check the event details below 👇 ✅ Don't miss it!

https://www.sparkscience.ca/fossil-treasures-from-the-burgess-shale

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WHAT ❓
An exclusive palaeontology talk from Dr. Jean-Bernard Caron, Curator of Invertebrate Palaeontology, Royal Ontario Museum

Access to SUE: The T. rex Experience.
Light refreshments will also be available for purchase.


WHEN 🕓
July 29, 2026
Doors: 6:00pm
Talk: 7:15pm - 9:00pm

This will be Dr. Caron’s only public talk in Western Canada during his visit—don’t miss it!

WHERE 📍
Infinity Dome

First-come, first-serve with limited space. Plan to arrive early to secure your spot!

COST
$ 28.00

Hiking season is officially open, and spots are filling up fast!This summer, step back in time to the Cambrian Period an...
06/07/2026

Hiking season is officially open, and spots are filling up fast!

This summer, step back in time to the Cambrian Period and meet the bizarre Hallucigenia! This legendary worm-like creature was so unusual that scientists initially reconstructed it upside down, mistaking its defensive spines for legs and its tentacles for tentacles on its back. This half-billion-year-old creature is just one of the many 500-million-year-old ocean fossils hiding in the Canadian Rockies.

We are heading out into the field to walk these ancient seabeds, come hike the Burgess Shale with us!

Click the link to your next adventure: Reserve - The Burgess Shale Geoscience Foundation

Photo Credit: © Royal Ontario Museum. Photo: Jean-Bernard Caron

Beautiful day for our first hike of the season on Mt. Stephen! The weather was perfect and the trail never disappoints! ...
05/26/2026

Beautiful day for our first hike of the season on Mt. Stephen!

The weather was perfect and the trail never disappoints!

Ready to join us out here? Guided hikes for the season are officially open.

👉 Book your spot here: burgess-shale.bc.ca

The Burgess Shale Geoscience Foundation team had a great time connecting with students at our booth during the Calgary A...
05/26/2026

The Burgess Shale Geoscience Foundation team had a great time connecting with students at our booth during the Calgary APEGA Science Olympics this past Saturday, May 23!

Engaging with the next generation of scientists is vital to us. Sharing the history of the Burgess Shale sparks early curiosity, promotes the preservation of UNESCO World Heritage sites, and opens doors to exciting career paths in geology and paleontology.

🏔️ Book Your Summer Hikes

Ready to see history up close? Registration for our guided summer hikes is officially open. Come hike the Canadian Rockies and explore 500-million-year-old fossil beds in person!

👉 Book your guided hike here (Spots fill up quickly!)

🎓 Scholarship Opportunities

We want to support students on their academic journeys. Keep a close eye on our website for updates on upcoming educational scholarships to help fund your studies in Earth sciences.

👉 Visit our website for news and scholarships

Thanks to everyone who stopped by our booth. See you on the trails this summer! 🥾

The Burgess Shale Geoscience Foundation team had a great time connecting with students at our booth during the Calgary A...
05/26/2026

The Burgess Shale Geoscience Foundation team had a great time connecting with students at our booth during the Calgary APEGA Science Olympics on May 23!

Engaging with the next generation of scientists is vital to us. Sharing the history of the Burgess Shale sparks early curiosity, promotes the preservation of UNESCO World Heritage sites, and opens doors to exciting career paths in geology and paleontology!

🏔️ Book Your Summer Hikes https://www.burgess-shale.bc.ca/ 😁✅

Ready to see history up close? Registration for our guided summer hikes is officially open. Come hike the Canadian Rockies and explore 500-million-year-old fossil beds in person!

🎓 Scholarship Opportunities

We want to support students on their academic journeys. Keep a close eye on our website for updates on upcoming educational scholarships to help fund your studies in Earth sciences.

👉 Visit our website for news and scholarships

Thanks to everyone who stopped by our booth. See you on the trails this summer! 🥾

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📢 Live Author Event at Indigo Signal Hill! 🦖🏔️Meet Calgary author, teacher, and scientist Steven Wickson for an exclusiv...
05/21/2026

📢 Live Author Event at Indigo Signal Hill! 🦖🏔️

Meet Calgary author, teacher, and scientist Steven Wickson for an exclusive book signing!

📍 Where: Indigo Signal Hill (5570 Signal Hill Centre SW)
📅 When: May 30th
⏰ Time: From 1 to 4 pm

About the Author:
Steven is a high school science teacher and a member of the Board of Directors for the Burgess Shale Geoscience Foundation. He holds a Master's degree in Isotope Geochemistry and has guided over 100 hikes to the world-famous, 500-million-year-old Burgess Shale fossil beds in Yoho National Park. He is also an avid mountaineer who has climbed over 100 peaks in the Canadian Rockies!

Come chat about earth history, hear stories from the peaks, and get your copy of his latest book signed.

Tag a friend who loves science, hiking, or local authors! 👇

Sir David Attenborough is 100 — what a legend. ⭐For generations, he has inspired curiosity about the natural world, evol...
05/08/2026

Sir David Attenborough is 100 — what a legend. ⭐

For generations, he has inspired curiosity about the natural world, evolution, and pivotal moments in Earth’s history like the Cambrian Explosion. Through documentaries such as Walking with Monsters and Lost Worlds, Vanished Lives, he brought prehistoric life and extraordinary fossil discoveries to millions around the world.

His storytelling helped people of all ages see science not as something distant, but as part of our own story.  Join us in celebrating this extraordinary storyteller who has brought the wonder and awe of the natural world to generations.

This summer you can visit the Burgess Shale and see the fossils that so inspired David ⛰️✅

Attenborough and transformed our understanding of early animal life.  Become part of a scientific story more than 500 million years in the making.

 
Walking with Monsters:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walking_with_Monsters

 
Lost Worlds, Vanished Lives:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lost_Worlds%2C_Vanished_Lives

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Ever held a 500-million-year-old secret? 🏔️🦴Don’t just hike the Canadian Rockies—walk through the history of life on Ear...
05/03/2026

Ever held a 500-million-year-old secret? 🏔️🦴

Don’t just hike the Canadian Rockies—walk through the history of life on Earth. Join the Burgess Shale Foundation for an exclusive journey to world-renowned fossil beds.

Why you can't miss this:

Ancient Wonders: See perfectly preserved trilobites and bizarre creatures from the dawn of animal life.

Epic Views: Stand atop high-alpine ridges with breathtaking vistas of Yoho National Park.

Expert Guides: Learn the stories behind the stone from passionate local experts.

Stop overthinking and start exploring. Summer dates fill up fast!

🔗 Click the link in our bio to book your 2026 tour today!

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Join us for a life changing experience. The Burgess Shale shows us a world so strange and yet strangely familiar. Book...
01/13/2026

Join us for a life changing experience. The Burgess Shale shows us a world so strange and yet strangely familiar. Book a guided hike to the Burgess Shale at 2025 prices until the end of January. www.burgess-shale.bc.ca

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