Stonehammer was founded over a decade ago. You see it advertised in tourist brochures, on highway signs and on the websites for Saint John's Rockwood Park and Irving Nature Park. Within those boundaries, said Russell-Dolan, "you can find rocks and fossils representing an almost continuous geologic history dating back a billion years.
Stonehammer contains 61 sites where people can engage with rocks, fossils and human stories, she said. She decided at 14 that she wanted to be a geologist and even though she had little idea what that entailed she has never regretted it. One of the goals of Stonehammer, she said, is to help people gain a better understanding of the patchwork chunk of planet we're living on. For example, she said, you can tell from geological formations that flooding in the St.
John River valley is something that has happened many times before. The central symbol is the trilobite in honour of one of our best-known fossils. Trilobites are extinct crab-like animals that lived on the ocean bottom starting in the Cambrian Period, about million years ago.
Our lives are shaped by geology. Where we settle, the landscape, the crops we grow, natural hazards, water resources, climate, what we mine, and the energy we use are all linked to geology. Reversing Rapids does more accurately describes the phenomenon here — where the Bay of Fundy tide is so powerful it pushes the St.
John River upstream at high tide. Thousands of years ago, a waterfall did exist here, but over time the riverbed eroded while the sea level rose to create the raging rapids we see at low tide today. But even more fascinating than ancient waterfalls are the rocks around the rapids themselves. On the bay side is the Caledonia Terrane, a layer of sandstone and shale once part of the ancient continent that became Africa.
On the opposite side of the bridge is the Brookville Terrane composed of marble from the continent that became South America. These two sides differ in age some million years. You can marvel at this view in the recently reopened, fine-dining The Falls Restaurant or head up to the viewing platform and brave Skywalk Saint John. New Brunswick is known for its many waterfalls, but one of the most dramatic and easily accessible is within the Stonehammer Geopark.
The spectacular falls cascade over a series of sandstone ledges as the river makes its way toward the Bay of Fundy, 3km away. In , a tetrapod a four-legged animal, in this case, likely a reptile trackway fossil was found here.
Although the type of reptile is still under debate, geologists now put the age of the rocks here at million years old. In sunny weather, you can enjoy a picnic at the tables in the small park while you admire the falls. Saint Johners are blessed with a wealth of public green-spaces for a city this size. While access may be limited as the snow accumulates, our parks are open year-round.
As a lifelong West Saint John gal west side — best side! The park is located on Taylors Island, connected to the mainland by a salt marsh and causeway across Saints Rest Beach. In the summer months, you can drive around the park, stopping at the lookouts and picnic spots along the way or walk one of the many trails around and through the middle of the park. Standing on the beach looking back towards Taylors Island you can see deep scratches on the rocks caused by glacial movement.
An interpretive sign tells more about the geology here. Tiny Tucker Park on the Kennebecasis River is a local secret. At the beach, you can see distinct layers of alternating sandstone and conglomerate rock.
Rockwood Park is open year-round for outdoor adventure in Stonehammer Geopark. This hectare green-space in the heart of the city is a gem for outdoor enthusiasts year-round. If it sounds impressive, it is. In winter, you can ice skate or ski through the park. There are some great tobogganing hills too. Inside Out also hosts an indoor climbing wall you can use whatever the weather. In the summer Rockwood Park is heaven for walkers and hikers.
There are more than 55 trails, ranging from fully-accessible paved paths to more rugged nature trails for all fitness levels. Here are some of the best things to do in New Brunswick. Your email address will not be published. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed. Skip to main content Skip to primary sidebar Skip to footer Sharing is caring! Share Tweet Pin. Dangle over the Reversing Rapids on the Saint John Adventures zip line , a series of 5 lines zooming you out over the rapids.
Challenge a friend to a race on the dual line at the end of the trip. This glass-floored open-air boardwalk juts out over the rapids affording an incredible view if you can open your eyes! The stones on one side of the fault were once part of South America, while the rocks on the other side came all the way from Africa.
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