Amazing Discoveries

Take a look at some of the most spectacular fossil finds in Nova Scotia.

Fossil Finders

Read about important people, past and present, who have contributed to the understanding of Nova Scotia's fossils.

Protecting the Past

Rules, regulations, and advice about fossil hunting in Nova Scotia.

Fossil Gallery

We've unlocked the cabinets! Look at and learn about some of the best specimens in the Nova Scotia Museum collection.

Important Sites

Visit the sites where many of the most significant fossils in Nova Scotia have been found.

Geological History

Travel through time and see what Nova Scotia looked like over hundreds of millions of years and find out what types of creatures were roaming about.

References

Extra information, related reading, and links.

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