Visit our gallery to discover Nova Scotia 300 million years ago, when we were located close to the equator and covered in lush, beautiful rain forests.

Learn about the plants and animals that inhabited this forest and see the best fossils from the Joggins Fossil Cliffs.

Discover how these rain forests eventually became coal bed and how coal mining shaped the local community.

Explore the rich, geological history of this region and learn about centuries of scientific discovery at the Joggins Fossil Cliffs.

Admission to our gallery, excluding a guided tour to the Joggins Fossil Cliffs:

Looking instead to book a guided beach tour, which includes admission to our gallery? Check out our available beach tours!

Relax and enjoy delicious treats and a drink at The Roundhouse Café.

Enjoy a hot beverage like coffee, hot chocolate, or a range of black, green, and herbal teas. Pair it with a biscuit, a cookie, or a cinnamon bun!

The Roundhouse Café is named after the railway building that once stood nearby and housed steam locomotives.

Don’t forget to stop by out gift shop for a Joggins Fossil Cliffs shirt, hoodie, or hat. We also stock books for all ages and a large selection of jewelry, prints, knitted wear, home goods and more.

We aim to showcase local artists and artisans. Nova Scotia is a place where creativity and artistic talent are everywhere, and we are proud to sell wares made by members of our community.

We have a multi-purpose room that is suitable for events including conferences, weddings, proms, birthdays, retirement parties, classes, and more!

We provide:

We can cater your party with just refreshments or with a lunch. Our prices are reasonable, and we offer a unique experience for tour groups.

If you are interested in selling your work through our gift shop or wish to inquire about renting our facilities, please email Jordan LeBlanc, our Director of Operations, using the form below.