Stonehammer UNESCO Global Geopark
Stonehammer UNESCO Global Geopark
4.2
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
12:00 AM - 5:00 PM
About
Stonehammer UNESCO Global Geopark is located in Southern New Brunswick on the East Coast of Canada. Stonehammer Geopark is a geological park where you can experience a billion years of Earth’s history. The landscape of the Stonehammer Geopark has been created by the collision of continents, the closing and opening of oceans, volcanoes, earthquakes, ice ages and climate change. The rocks of our geopark have been witness to the evolution of life, from the first discovery of Precambrian stromatolite fossils, to the ‘Cambrian Explosion’ of life, to the evolution of vertebrates and the emergence of life on land. The geopark includes geological stories from late Precambrian time a billion years ago to the most recent Ice Age, and almost everything between.
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Sandy
Toronto, Canada180 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
What an amazing place to discover. My teenagers literally took off to go explore this fabulous geo park. The tide was low so it made all the difference. Being able to cross the stream and get to the rock formations over billions of years old! Needless to say we loved it. No fee to explore! We stayed a long while taking it all in.
Written August 18, 2023
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bismark53
5 contributions
Aug 2011 • Business
Hello everyone,
I live in Saint John but thought I'd write a review for those coming our way. We have some very cool things for you to see and do.
We are proud to be the home of the Stonehammer Geopark, supported by UNESCO. We are the first geopark in North America. Having a billion years of history to explore will keep you busy. To learn more of course you can check out the website for Stonehammer Geopark.
A tour boat ride at reversing falls Rapids is great way to see the tide of the Bay of Fundy and learn how the area was created over time as the earth moved. I take the tour every year myself. The Fundy Trail is another I am certain you will enjoy.
Just ask when you call or come by we love to brag about it all. Cheers Terry
I live in Saint John but thought I'd write a review for those coming our way. We have some very cool things for you to see and do.
We are proud to be the home of the Stonehammer Geopark, supported by UNESCO. We are the first geopark in North America. Having a billion years of history to explore will keep you busy. To learn more of course you can check out the website for Stonehammer Geopark.
A tour boat ride at reversing falls Rapids is great way to see the tide of the Bay of Fundy and learn how the area was created over time as the earth moved. I take the tour every year myself. The Fundy Trail is another I am certain you will enjoy.
Just ask when you call or come by we love to brag about it all. Cheers Terry
Written May 27, 2012
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shyril
Saint John, Canada23 contributions
Dec 2011 • Couples
THe whole area around Saintr John is part of the Geopark but Greenhead is great. Park at Dominion Park Beach and walk all day.
Written December 14, 2011
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FundyGuy
New Brunswick42 contributions
Aug 2012 • Solo
Stonehammer Geopark adds an extra layer of interest to many existing attractions in the Saint John area. Most locals wouldn't realize how interesting the geology is in the area. Visit the website at stonehammergeopark.com to get a better understanding of how this park works, as it covers a massive area from St. Martins to Lepreau.
Written March 4, 2013
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Jaymee S
Saint John, Canada18 contributions
Jun 2016 • Family
I was pumped to go to Stonehammer Geopark - the office is at the museum. Driving all the way here I was told that there is no actual 'geopark' the 'geos' are everywhere including Rockwood Park. It's not an actual thing.
Written July 26, 2016
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Borinquen61
San Antonio, TX28 contributions
Aug 2013 • Friends
Have to make sure you check the tides table and get there before the tide starts to come in. We wanted to see the caves so we had to go through a little bit of water to get to them. Well worth it. Spectacular view.
Written August 13, 2013
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cefm
Saint John, Canada97 contributions
Mar 2013 • Solo
The entire area is great if you love amazing rocks. Though one warning to tourists the address is not correct and don't look for an actual park. The Geopark represents the entire Saint John region.
Written March 2, 2013
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CarefreeMommy
Calgary136 contributions
Jul 2016 • Family
We stumbled upon this park by mistake. Very interesting history, lovely setting, they even have a restaurant there, which I was surprised to learn is run by a non-profit society. If I lived in Saint John, I would go often.
Written July 26, 2016
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Murray D
Saint John, Canada488 contributions
Nice photo of the cliff face explaining the geology and showing the geological features. Then the nice beach and rocks for collecting. There is great fast food near by. Great spot to spend an afternoon.
Written May 19, 2015
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Al D
Cherry Hill, NJ167 contributions
Jul 2017 • Family
Further evidence of the presence of Pangea, some of the exposed rock sources from far South America while others source from Africa. You must know what you're looking at or have a guide to show you the difference. Good for rock hounds
Written July 4, 2017
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Hi, Is there a cost to enter the park? Can we walk/ hike the area on our own? Or must every "experience" be booked through the website? Thanks :)
Written June 22, 2015
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