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Canadian Fossil Discovery Centre offers one of Canada's finest displays of prehistoric marine fossils (from the Colorado Sea that covered much of North America 80 million years ago). The museum features dioramas and life-size models, exhibits of the excavation of fossils, and history of the solar system.

About the Collections
Marine Reptile Fossils; Late Cretaceous
Approximate number of objects in the collections: 600


Natural Sciences
Late Cretaceous Marine Fossils; Geology
Plants and Animals (Biological Collections) : Scientific Specimens : Aquatic Organisms : Marine : Zoology : Vertebrates, Reptiles (Reptilia) • Earth Science and Geological Collections : Minerals : Rocks • Paleontological Collections : Fossil Collections : Fossil Microorganisms (Micropaleontology) : Fossil Invertebrates (Invertebrate Paleontology) : Fossil Vertebrates (Vertebrate Paleontology) : Fossil Plants (Paleobotany)


Services & Activities
Occasional lectures with slide illustrations; Meeting Room Rental available

Research Services
The Canadian Fossil Discovery Centre offers the opportunity for scientific data research.
Laboratory • Conference or Symposium • Object or Scientific specimen identification

Educational Programs
Symposiums;
Workshops;
Conferences
School Programs : Age 0-4 (Pre-School) : Age 5-11 (k-6) : Age 12-17 (7-13)(Quebec: Secondary 1-CEGEP) : Age 18 and up (Post-Secondary) • Seniors Programs • Family Programs • Classes or Workshops • Demonstrations • Discovery Room or Centre

Visitor Services
Films and Videos • Guided Tours : English • Children's Activities or Services • Information Centre or Desk • Meeting Room Rental • Nature Trails, Walks or Gardens • Parking Facilities : Free : Bus • Gift shop • Special Needs Facilities : Washrooms : Wheelchair access • Cloakroom • Washrooms

Volunteer Services
Volunteer Services Available • Volunteer Training Offered
Number of volunteers: 15+
Activities: Assist with summer programs and special events; museum guides; general maintenance

Member Privileges
Free admission; discount on programs and gift shop purchases

Food Services
Snack Bar or Vending Machines • Picnic Area

Internet Services
General Information  •  Events  •  School Visits or Programs  •  Directions or Map  •  Online Giftshop or Bookstore  • 


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Publications & Products

Postcards • CD-ROMS • Brochures • Annual Reports • T-Shirts or Sweatshirts or Caps • Tour Packages • Educational kits • Other : Interpretative Booklet

Hours & Admission

Operation: Year Round  By Appointment  Seasonal 
Museum Tours - year round;
Paleo Tour - June to September;
School Digs - May, June, September;
1 & 2 Day Fossil Excursion - July, August, September (date specific);
Dino Day Camp (day camps) - July, August (date specific)
Open: Open daily from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Closed: New Year's Day, Good Friday, Easter Sunday, Victoria Day, Canada Day, Labour Day, Thanksgiving, Rememberance Day, Christmas Day, Boxing Day
Admission: Charged
$6.00 Adults
$3.00 Students
Preschool Free
$12.00 Family (eg. 2 adults, 3 children)

Group rates available for some programs.
Discounts: CMA members


Address
Canadian Fossil Discovery Centre
111-B Gilmour Street,  Morden,  Manitoba 
R6M 1N9
Telephone:   204-822-3406
Fax:   204-272-3303
E-mail: info@discoverfossils.com


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Last updated: 2007 11 28