Ottawa-Gatineau Geology Resources
Geoscape Ottawa-Gatineau
Poster and activities that explain the landscapes, as well as the earth, water and other natural resources of the Ottawa-Gatineau region.
Carleton University, Dept. of Earth Sciences
An active outreach program offering earth science educational resources to students, teachers and the general public.
University of Ottawa, Dept. of Earth Sciences
Information about courses offered and research programs.
Related Local Groups
Eastern Ontario Natural History Society
Ottawa Field-Naturalists’ Club
Ottawa Lapsmith and Mineral Club
Ottawa Riverkeeper
Mississippi Valley Field-Naturalists
Ontario Parks
Stewards of Pinhey Sand Dunes
Cardinal Creek Karst
Recreational Geology in Ontario's Highlands
Macnamara Field Naturalists' Club
Bonnechere Museum
National Groups and Resources
Canadian Geoscience Education Network
National association that promotes earth science education and outreach to increase public awareness. Click on “CGEN Archive” for many downloadable resources.
Canadian Museum of Nature
Information on exhibits, collections (including an online database), and research in the earth (and biological) sciences of local, national, and international interest.
Earth Sciences Canada
Earth science careers information and more.
EdGEO
National teacher workshop program. Click on “Resources” for two manuals of activities.
Geological Association of Canada
Browse the bookstore for many geology publications.
Natural Resources Canada
Geoscience information, maps, images, and access to expertise within the Earth Sciences Sector of Natural Resources Canada.
Geoparks in Canada
The Global Network of National Geoparks, supported by UNESCO, provides a platform of active cooperation between experts and practitioners in geological heritage. Under the umbrella of UNESCO, and through exchange between the global network partners, important national geological sites gain worldwide recognition and profit through the exchange of knowledge, expertise, experience and staff with other Geoparks.
GeoVistas
GeoVistas are downloadable brochures that explain iconic views in Canadian parks. They are site-specific vignettes that combine engaging descriptions of geological features in the landscape with information on how they have influenced climate, ecology and culture. Precise GPS coordinates allow you to reach these accessible sites.
Mining Matters
Workshops for teachers and earth science educational resources. Part of the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada.
Hooper Virtual Natural History Museum
Paleontology resources, including links to other sources of information.
Earth Links
Earth Links is a collection of online resources selected by members of the Canadian Geoscience Education Network (CGEN), a national network of Canadian educators and professionals interested in promoting awareness of the earth sciences.
PALEOURBANA
The main goal of Paleourbana is to provide a global database of urban fossil sites for fossil lovers all over the world.
Click on “Urban fossils map”, zoom in to Ottawa, and discover fossil-bearing outcrop and building stone “Locations”. Under “Guides”, click on the green circle and access A Walking Guide- Ottawa’s Building and Monument Stones by Quentin Gall.
General
Four billion years and counting: Canada’s Geological Heritage
This richly illustrated book tells the story of Canada’s geology for the general reader. The website contains downloadable teaching resources based on the book’s content.
About Geology
An introduction to the basics of geology, by American science writer Andrew Alden.
Home Hobbies: Rock Collecting
A “how to” on home rock collecting. A great place to learn about this wonderful hobby.