News release

Fundy Geological Museum Celebrates Reopening

Tourism, Culture and Heritage (Dec. 2003 - Jan. 2011)

Nova Scotia's natural heritage comes to life for residents and visitors today, Oct. 13, with the reopening of the Fundy Geological Museum in Parrsboro following a $1 million renovation project.

The province, through Tourism, Culture and Heritage and Economic and Rural Development, contributed $550,000 and the federal government, through the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, contributed $450,000 to the Cumberland Geological Society for the project.

"The reopening marks a milestone for the Fundy Geological Museum and the Parrsboro area," said Bill Estabrooks, acting Minister of Tourism, Culture and Heritage. "The museum's new permanent exhibit enhances the popularity of the Fundy shore as an eco-tourism destination and helps create economic activity for Parrsboro."

"Government is proud to have invested in this valuable local project," said MP Scott Armstrong, speaking on behalf of Keith Ashfield, Minister of Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency. "Through our investment in the Fundy Geological Museum, government is enhancing the community of Parrsboro and contributing to local economic growth and tourism."

New exhibits providing a range of experiences for visitors and include:

  • Bay of Fundy Time Machine, a first hand view of the geological history of the Parrsboro area beginning with the ancient supercontinent Pangea.
  • Trackways, a display showcasing fossil imprints, from insects to dinosaurs.
  • Big Bowl of Rock Soup, exploring links between geology and Nova Scotia's cultural heritage.

"The museum is positioned better than ever to interpret the story of colliding continents, changing climates and Canada's oldest dinosaurs," said Ken Adams, director of the Fundy Geological Museum. "We encourage everyone to grab on to this opportunity to connect Nova Scotia's ancient geology to today's world."

More information about the museum is available at www.fundygeo.museum.gov.ns.ca or 1-866-856-3466.