The Joggins Fossil Centre

November 1, 2012–April 20, 2013 open by appointment only.
Minimum 5 days notice required and minimum group size of 4 people.
Full operation will resume for the season on Sunday, April 21, 2013

The Joggins Fossil Centre will be open daily with the following schedule in 2013:

April 21–May 31: 10 AM–4 PM
June 1–August 31: 9:30 AM–5:30 PM
September–October 31: 10 AM–4 PM

Joggins Fossil Centre from the labyrinth with the Bay of Fundy beyond

New, State-of-the-art Facility

As you drive down Main Street, you might be wondering where the Centre is before you see our wind turbine high above the landscape. Naturally screened from the road and an almost organic part of the landscape is the Joggins Fossil Centre. As you round the bend on the driveway you will be awestruck by the stunning architecture of the building and the view beyond.

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 coal mine, which once stood on this site.

* These are our standard hours, however, the JFI reserves the right to amend opening hours of the Joggins Fossil Centre at any time. We highly recommend that you call ahead to confirm opening times, especially during April, May and October.