Burgess Shale Interpretive Hike Promotional Video

The Burgess Shale is one of the worlds most significant fossil locations. Contained in Yoho National Park, these 500 million year-old fossils provide insight into life in the sea at that time and into the very nature of evolution.
Parks Canada interpreters lead day-long guided interpretive hikes to the two fossil locations in Yoho. Participants are introduced to the natural and cultural history of the area and will experience awe-inspiring views of a a variety of stunning mountain landscapes.
This video provides a snapshot of a hike to the fossil site called Walcott Quarry, showing participants starting their day, learning along the way, taking in magnificent scenery and exciting wildlife sightings and arriving at the most important fossil location in the world. Watch as visitors make their own discoveries as they pick up and examine these half a billion-year old creatures.

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[ShowJumper123Jess]

@hrsenut101 lol, i wonder y? lol, is ms.wesley ur science teacher?

[hrsenut101]

@ShowJumper123Jess wierd we did the same thing...lol

[ShowJumper123Jess]

Amazing =) we are learning about the Burgess Shale in science class. My class is the first grade 7 class to actually use a kit of fossils that Parks Canada has sent us =)

[zytigon]

Great video thanks. These are the real tablets of stone, brought down from the mountain, showing the truths about age of life on earth. For more info try Jerry Coyne, " Why evolution is true " or Richard Dawkins, " The ancestors tale " or Talkorigins com

[chopkinator1]

Nevermind telescope surveillance, there are motion activated cameras and alarms on the approach trails. Illegal pieces for sale have been found and prosecuted as far away as California!

[flyingscience]

I belong to the oldest fossil cub in the USA . I have a huge inventory of fossil videos -field trips ,classes and lectures .Search under Cincinnati Fossils .

[flyingscience]

It 's standard practice to have caretaker staff now - the honor system didnt work .

[flyingscience]

1 There was a fossil forest park in the 30's in the USA .Because the entire fossil forest was stolen in a few years ....

[flyingscience]

Ive heard this is the most guarded fossil site in the world .This fossil site is watched 24 hours a day . If you visit you have a pocket check after the visit .When no one is there it is under telescope surveillance by park staff !