Did you know that in the last billion years our National Capital has been home to a huge mountain chain, a tropical beach a habitat for large whales and buried under 2 kilometers of ice?  All of these statements are true and all part of our shared geoheritage.

Geoheritage is the non-living part of our natural heritage, the base that establishes our landforms, supports our local ecosystems, provides resources and services, and gives us a glimpse into past environments and lifeforms that thrived on this spot in ancient times. Understanding the processes that shaped our region connects us to the land, helps us understand how big systems affect our local environment and can help provide solutions for challenges we face today.

Join Beth as she takes us on a tour of some exceptional and unexpected geological sites near you, and find out how you can visit them during Geoheritage Day, October 8th.  Beth will also tell us all about a special event planned to mark the first annual UNESCO International Geodiversity Day, happening October 6th.