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Joggins Fossil Cliffs Interpretation Centre
Hard Scrabble Road Joggins
Joggins, Nova Scotia
Canada
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Nearest Top-Rated Accommodations
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On the Pond Lodge N/A 22.7 mi 36.5 km 3.5 of 5 stars
Riverside Resort and Conference Center €78 23.0 mi 37.1 km 3 of 5 stars
An Island Chalet €123 26.3 mi 42.3 km 3.5 of 5 stars
Amsterdam Inn Fredericton €66 31.8 mi 51.2 km 4 of 5 stars
Best Western Fredericton Hotel & Suites €102 32.3 mi 51.9 km 4 of 5 stars
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Deluxe French Fries 31.5 mi 50.7 km 3.5 of 5 stars
Hilltop Grill & Beverage Company 31.9 mi 51.3 km 3.5 of 5 stars
Mikes Restaurant 31.9 mi 51.3 km 3 of 5 stars
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The Huntsman Marine Science Centre 30.7 mi 49.5 km 4 of 5 stars
York-Sunbury Historical Society Museum 35.1 mi 56.5 km 4 of 5 stars
Science East 35.3 mi 56.8 km 4.5 of 5 stars
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“Architects unveil N.S. fossil museum which produces most of its own energy” canoe.ca / Canadian Press
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 2 attractions in Joggins
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Attraction type: Geological formation, Natural history museum, Tourist/visitor center
Address: Hard Scrabble Road
Joggins Joggins, Nova Scotia
Canada
Tel: (902) 667-3638

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“If you like fossils, this place is fascinating!”
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5 of 5 stars
shsch   3 contributions
Humboldt County, CA
Nov 20, 2009

The new Fossil Centre is well worth the visit, as is the walk on the shore below the cliffs if the tide allows it. Additionally, if you are really interested in fossils and geology, a visit to the Parrsboro area approximately 1-hour away is also worthwhile. There you will find the Fundy Geological Museum and the Parrsboro Rock Shop. You... more

“This part of Nova Scotia is absolutely beautiful”
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4 of 5 stars
PhilNovaScotia   2 contributions
Boston, Massachusetts
Oct 4, 2009

We recently traveled through the Parrsboro area of Nova Scotia and came across this geological wonder. If you are an adventurer and rock hound you have to visit Joggins to take in this incredible centre. We were directed to it via the Signature Attractions website at http://www.signatureattractions.com. more

“Should be on your must do list!”
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5 of 5 stars
slburns   1 contribution
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Sep 12, 2009

My husband and I visited Joggins Fossil Cliffs on Sept. 11, 2009 and it was fantastic; a perfect daytrip from Halifax. We checked their web site at http://jogginsfossilcliffs.net/ to see when the tours would be going that day. You have to time your visit to the tides if you want to do the two-hour tour. We arrived mid-morning and wandered... more

“Really worth driving there!”
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5 of 5 stars
Sirenella   23 contributions
Quebec
Jul 27, 2009
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The museum is interesting. Nice cafe with good food. We have not been able to see the fossils on the shore because of the tide. Watch the tide table before going there. more

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Joggins Fossil Cliffs Interpretation Centre Address

Hard Scrabble Road | Joggins, Joggins, Nova Scotia, Canada
Tel: (902) 667-3638