Canada's SchoolNet
Government of Canada SchoolNet system. Includes links to other geology and environment related websites. Find other Canadian schools on the internet.
Canadian Landscapes
This website, maintained by GSC Terrane Sciences Division contains a collection of images of Canadian landscapes and landforms. It is presented as a public service to illustrate the great diversity of Canadian scenery. The site includes brief geological explanations to provide insight on how these features developed.
Canadian Meteorite Catalogue
Canada's online meteorite catalogue. This site contains information on meteorites found in Canada, classification of meteorites, references, related links, maps, and other useful information.
Discover Canada's Geoscience Heritage
This site is a part of Canada's Digital Collection and is maintained by the Government of Canada. The site contains heritage information on the geological sciences in Canada.
Dynamic Earth
Royal Ontario Museum's Dynamic Earth interactive website.
EarthNet
EarthNet is a virtual resource centre of earth science resource information and contacts for teachers and students of all levels - elementary, junior and senior high school.
Earthquakes Canada
This page is maintained by Natural Resources Canada and contains monthly reports and maps of earthquakes in Canada.
EOS: Educational Resources on Geology
This site contains useful information on geology, rocks and minerals, and other geology-related resources. Maintained by the Department of Earth and Ocean Sciences, University of British Columbia.
Educational Resources - Newfoundland & Labrador
This website site contains useful information on the major rock types, glacial features, geomorphology, fossils and minerals found in Newfoundland. Pictures of each are provided as well. Mining information, a glossary of geological terms, and a traveller's guide to Newfoundland's geology is also available. Maintained by the Geological Survey of Newfoundland & Labrador.
Fossils of Nova Scotia
An excellent website describing the fossils found in Nova Scotia. Includes photos, a glossary of terms, and geological history.
Fossils of North-central British Columbia
This site tells a fascinating story of tropical seas, volcanoes, glaciers, plate tectonics, mountain-building and strange creatures. The story covers 250 million years geological history.
Geology in the Classroom
This site contains an extensive glossary of geological terms and answers to commonly asked questions. You can also direct questions to a geologist. Site maintained by EarthNet.
Geoscience Connections
Links to various Canadian government agencies, universities, and geological surveys.
GSC Educational Resources for Schools
Page listing educational materials available from the Geological Survey of Canada. Includes videos, posters and publications. This site is useful for teachers looking for materials for class.
Junior Rockhound
Canada's online geological magazine for children. Learn how to identify minerals, start a mineral collection, and how to classify rocks. There's also information on field trip safety, on how rocks are formed, geological time, and plate tectonics.
Meteorite Education Database
An online searchable meteorite collection database maintained by the Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, University of Alberta.
Minerals and Metals: A World to Discover
This site was created to be used as an educational tour of some of Canada's most important natural resources: minerals and metals. The site includes information on how these natural resources are used in our daily activities. Maintained by Natural Resources Canada.
Museum of Québec Minerals
This site features the Poudrette and the Demix quarries in Mont St. Hilaire and the Francon quarry in St. Michel., Québec. An online database allows you to find information about the minerals from the quarries. Includes photographs.
Paleofloods in the Red River Basin, Manitoba
The Geological Survey of Canada (GSC) and the Manitoba Geological Survey (MGS) have initiated a large, multi-disciplinary research program on flood hazards in the Red River Basin in Manitoba. This page contains information about the project. Includes photographs and a list of activities and recent findings.
Prairie Meteorite Search
This website has information on meteorites found in the prairie region of western Canada.
Volcano World
An educational website focussing on volcanism, with photos of volcanoes from around the world.
Yoho-Burgess Shale Foundation
The Burgess Shale fossils are special due to their age and their exquisite preservation. This site contains more useful information on the fossils from this locality.
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