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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.