Passion Explorer
Burgess Shale · Fossil Hunting & Paleontology
Significant for soft-bodied fossil preservation from the Cambrian Explosion 508 million years ago. Famous fossils include Anomalocaris, Opabinia, and Hallucigenia. Access is guided only; hiking involved with Walcott Quarry (10hr) and Mt. Stephen (6hr).
Destination Overview
Significant for soft-bodied fossil preservation from the Cambrian Explosion 508 million years ago. Famous fossils include Anomalocaris, Opabinia, and Hallucigenia. Access is guided only; hiking involved with Walcott Quarry (10hr) and Mt. Stephen (6hr).
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- Best season
- Summer
- Difficulty
- 9
- Region
- Canada, British Columbia
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