Urban GeoWalks

Scroll down to choose an Urban GeoWalk and learn about geoscience in the city!

Downtown Ottawa Urban GeoWalk

Downtown Toronto: Union Station to the ROM Urban GeoWalk

Fossil Park Urban GeoWalk

Kingston Waterfront Urban GeoWalk

Laurentian Campus Urban GeoWalk

McMaster Building Stones Urban GeoWalk

McMaster Rock Garden Urban GeoWalk

University of Toronto Urban GeoWalk

Western University Campus Urban GeoWalk

Downtown Ottawa Urban GeoWalk

Take a 7-stop tour of downtown Ottawa and learn about the building stones that were used to create this beautiful capital city!

Downtown Toronto: Union Station to the ROM Urban GeoWalk

The city of Toronto is home to many old and interesting buildings with a variety of architectural styles and building stone materials. Take a stroll from Union Station to the Royal Ontario Museum and learn about some buildings in between.

Fossil Park Urban GeoWalk

Tucked away in the middle of Kingston is the coolest little park with many fossilized Ordovician animals preserved in its rocks! Make sure to visit the Fossil Park Urban GeoWalk to learn all about them!

Kingston Waterfront Urban GeoWalk

Take a walk from the Miller Museum at Queen's University to Fort Henry and learn about the rocks you see along the way.

Laurentian Campus Urban GeoWalk

Approximately 1.85 billion years ago a meteorite slammed into the Sudbury, Ontario area, changing the rocks there and leaving evidence of its impact. Take a geological tour on Laurentian campus to see some of these rocks in person, along with some rocks that were altered during the last ice age.

McMaster Building Stones Urban GeoWalk

The buildings that make up McMaster University have a long history. Take a stroll on campus to learn about their origin stories and the materials of which they are made.

McMaster Rock Garden Urban GeoWalk

The beautiful gardens on McMaster campus offer more than just a place to relax. Go for a walk, take a break, and learn about the decorative rocks used in these lovely spaces.

University of Toronto Urban GeoWalk

Take a walking tour of seven buildings on the University of Toronto campus. Learn about the geological significance of the building materials that went into each building's construction.

Western University Campus Urban GeoWalk

From ancient river terraces to fossilized animals, there is much geology to see on Western University's campus. Come take the 11-stop tour and see for yourself.