Burgess Shale Geoscience Foundation

A serious core memory for myself, husband and Cambrian smitten 7 year old

We hiked Mount Stephen and oof it was a tough one at points, but it was so worth it! Our 7 year old has been talking about the Burgess Shale for over a year and we had to make it a priority while here...

Surreal Experience with an Excellent Guide. One for the Bucket List!

My husband and I drove from Calgary to Field on the morning of the hike (2 hours one way). For me, the hike intensity was moderate but the steep sections are a little challenging and might be difficu...

Special Hike!!!

Even in inclement weather we had a fabulous experience. Hike is long but not difficult. Loved the views and great guide!

Beautiful hike to one of the most important fossil beds in the world

Had a great hike to the Mt. Stephen Trilobite Beds with David as our guide. His passion for, and wealth of knowledge about, the fossils and history made the steep hike well worth the effort. Would hap...

Burgess Shale Hike

This is a fantastic hike, with incredible scenery leading you to a site of great scientific importance. The Burgess foundation guides are very knowledgable and explain the significance of the Burgess ...