The Joggins Fossil Centre

Joggins Fossil Centre, exterior photo

Hours of Operation

  • May 17 to Nov 11 daily — 9:30–5:30
  • Nov 12 to May 16 — by appointment only (ask about beach access)

New, State-of-the-art Facility

The Centre houses interpretive exhibits for visitors and acts as a departure point for guided tours of the Fossil Cliffs.

The building reflects the natural beauty of the Joggins Cliffs. The inclined walls mimic the formations of the cliffs, with sandstone cladding quarried from nearby Wallace, Nova Scotia. The overall shape of the building and the use of wooden siding are reminiscent of the area’s coal mines.

Your interpretive walk begins here, with transportation from the Centre to the cliffs provided by a shuttle bus.

Admission Fees

  Admission Guided Tour Admission + Tour
Adult $8 $10 $16
Students and Seniors $6 $8 $12
Children (under 5) FREE Not Advisable Not Advisable
Family of 3 $20 $20 $37
Family of 4 $25 $25 $45

Guided Tour Schedule

To book your tour of the cliffs and beach, call or email us:

Participants are required to complete a Release and Waiver of Claims Form, which can be collected from (and returned to) the Admissions Desk.

Amenities

Joggins Fossil Centre -- conceptual drawing

Our Gift Shop is stocked with locally-made art, environmentally-friendly merchandise, and gifts for yourself or others.