EVOLUTION’S GREATEST MYSTERY!
Blue Beach, Nova Scotia, a world-class and even world-famous fossil site, has long been known by Paleontologists and Geologists for its unique treasures and evidence for the invasion of the land by the first vertebrates (creatures with backbones) to dare to leave the sea. The fossil trackways were first discovered in 1841, making Blue Beach the official birthplace of vertebrate paleontology in Canada!
The official birthplace of vertebrate paleontology in Canada!
Blue Beach, a world-class and even world-famous fossil site, has long been known by Paleontologists and Geologists for its unique treasures and evidence for the invasion of the land by the first vertebrates (creatures with backbones) to dare to leave the sea. The fossil trackways were first discovered in 1841.
Fossil Exhibits & Beach Photos
The environment of Blue Beach can be described as an ancient shoreline of a large bay or estuary that had some limited connection to the sea.
Media Links & Testimonials
See what visitors from around the world are saying about their visit to the Blue Beach Fossil Museum, our guided tours and all the interesting finds.
Beach & School Tours
Experience the fossils of Blue Beach through the eyes of the expert who has worked this site and collected fossils here for almost three decades!
Fundraising for a new museum!
The Blue Beach Fossil Museum Society (BBFMS) invites you to become a partner in the building of a world-class science museum right here in Avonport, Nova Scotia.
Thanks to our generous supporters
