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McAbee Fossil Beds

Trans Canada Highway #1 | 65 km W. of Kamloops, Cache Creek, British Columbia, Canada
250-374-6540
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Ranked #1 of 1 tours in Cache Creek
5.0 of 5 stars 5 Reviews
Owner description: The digging season for fossils runs from May to October. July and August are our high season months and we are open 7 days a week. During May, June,...... more » Owner description: The digging season for fossils runs from May to October. July and August are our high season months and we are open 7 days a week. During May, June, September, and October it is necessary to contact us about visiting as we are not open 7 days a week during these months. « less
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missshawl
Vancuover
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3 reviews
1 helpful vote
“Best day of the entire summer!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 December 2011
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Anita and I went up to a family reunion in the area and after driving by the very easy to miss hand-painted sign for the hundredth time, we decided this was the day to make the turn. It was so much fun and completely addicting. Be ready to watch the obsession unfold, just seeing what other folks found was a... More

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Mamahooder
Langley City, Canada
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3 reviews
1 helpful vote
“Don't miss this experience!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 August 2011
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We went here with our 3 kids (11,9,7) and had a great time. The day was really hot and we still managed to stay out there for 3 hours. Keep in mind that you drive up a hill to the parking spot and then it is quite a hike (10 mins) up to the fossil beds. Sunscreen, hats and water... More

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kiwitripper64
Auckland Central, New Zealand
Senior Contributor
21 reviews
14 helpful votes
“Unique Fossil hunt”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 August 2010

Great and almost unique experience. A helpful and knowledgeable guide shows you where to get your rocks, what to look for, how to open them and tells you what the fossils are. Sounds a bit corny, but we all had a blast, and got to keep the fossils. It was like a never ending game of unwrapping presents. You would... More

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LDJKY
Kentucky
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8 reviews
6 helpful votes
“Great Fun and Education for the Whole Family”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 July 2010

We had fun going to this fossil bed. It wasn't that hard to find, and is open everyday in the summer (I believe). We didn't have to track anyone down, John, one of the owners was there and Dave, another owner, came later. They gave us a very interesting intro talk and helped us find fossils. John especially was charming,... More

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Sailorsgirl
Springfield, Missouri
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116 reviews
212 helpful votes
“McAbee Fossil Beds”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2010
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McAbee Fossil Beds are located east of Cache Creek, British Columbia, Canada, near Kamloops. The land is owned by Dave Langevin. He is a great guy and seems to enjoy meeting people and helping them pull fossils out of his mountain. Reservations are required because Dave isn't out there all the time. It was a little tricky to find the... More

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McAbee Fossil Beds
Trans Canada Highway #1 65 km W. of Kamloops
Cache Creek, British Columbia
Canada
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