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The Joggins Fossil Centre
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:
- 1 (902) 251-2727, extension 231
- bookings@jogginsfossilcliffs.net
Participants are required to complete a Release and Waiver of Claims Form, which can be collected from (and returned to) the Admissions Desk.
Amenities
- General tourism information
- Joggins Fossil Cliffs field guides and brochures
- A gift shop
- Lavatories
- An indoor and an outdoor café
- An outdoor maze based on the themes of evolution and extinction.
- Parking for up to 60 cars and 7 buses, RVs, motor campers and trailers.
- Wheelchair accessibility
- A multi-purpose room for educational, community, and business groups
- Labs for our resident scientist and visiting scientific groups
- Offices for the Joggins Fossil Institute staff
- Fossil collection storage facilities
Our Gift Shop is stocked with locally-made art, environmentally-friendly merchandise, and gifts for yourself or others.