Tumbler Ridge Historic & Heritage Sites
Dinosaur skull, JF Bergeron photo
Tumbler Ridge is rich with fossils. Peek into the misty pre-historic past when dinosaurs roamed the land and giant fish swam the ocean. In 2000, two young Tumbler Ridge residents made a thrilling discovery on a downstream rafting trip – a dinosaur trackway along Flatbed Creek; dinosaur trail tours are available. In 2003, the Tumbler Ridge Museum Foundation (TRMF) established the Peace Region Palaeontology Research Centre (PRPRC) to house fossils and conduct research. This is the only dinosaur and ancient fossil centre in British Columbia.
Dinosaur Discovery Gallery
Step into the past looking at the Dinosaur Discovery Gallery's fossil exhibits. Located in an old school, the gallery is growing every year and houses real fossils, replicas (if the originals are too heavy or delicate), an interactive display, and large interpretive murals. Tours of this facility are by donation, the profits from which are used to develop exhibits and interactive displays.
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Dinosaur Trail Tours
Choose from three tours to two dinosaur trackways near Tumbler Ridge. Spend two hours hiking with a guide to the Cabin Pool along Flatbed Creek and learn about these ancient tracks. Awaken the senses with an evening guided tour by lantern to the Wolverine Trackway where tracks are revealed by shadows and light play, or hike in by day to the Wolverine Trackway. Fees are charged for tours, and the Wolverine day tour must be booked in advance. Visitors can also choose to do a self-guided day hike.
Interested in more ancient fossils? The Northern Dino-Tour is a self-guided driving tour that expands the exploration of ancient history to the entire northeastern British Columbia.
Dinosaur Camps
Explore and learn about dinosaurs at Dinosaur Camps. The TRMF hosts a series of sessions each summer, including one-day and multi-day camps for children ages 8-13, and mini-camps 7-13 years. Learn the basics about rocks and minerals, and dinosaurs and other ancient creatures in the classroom. Learn to excavate, identify, and prepare fossils. Check out raptor camps, family day camps, and mini-family day camps.
Stop by the Tumbler Ridge Visitor Centre for more information about interpretive centres and tours.
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