Explore Geoheritage Day
Carleton University, Faculty of Science - Sunday, October 18, 2009
Sunday, October 18, 2009 from 10:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Come explore the Geoheritage of Ottawa-Gatineau at your local parks and green spaces and learn how geological processes have shaped the local landscape. You will find experts at the following sites who will help explain the fascinating geology of our area:
- Downtown Ottawa Building Stone Walking Tour – (“Centennial Flame, Parliament Hill – 10:30 am “)
- Champlain Bridge Stromatolites, Gatineau
- Brebeuf Park, Gatineau
- Champlain Lookout, Gatineau Park
- Hogs Back Park, Hogs Back Drive, Ottawa (“Hogs Back Park, Ottawa”)
- Carp Ridge Hike, Morgan’s Grant, Kanata (12 noon)
- Billings Estate, Ottawa
- Pinhey’s Point Historic State, Dunrobin
Learn more…