global geopark
What is a Geopark?
Geoparks are specially designated places that are recognized for their international geological significance by UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organizations). Our 34 accessible geosites include mountain peaks, alpine meadows, glaciers, canyons, waterfalls, incredible vistas, caves and karst formations, and dinosaur trackways and fossils. Significant new discoveries are found every year!
Tumbler Ridge UNESCO Global Geopark is one of only five Geoparks in Canada, and the only one located in western North America.
Unlike national or provincial parks, UNESCO Global Geoparks do not have additional restrictions outside of established laws on activities like resource extraction, hunting, or motorized recreation.
Within our Geopark you will find everything from renewable energy wind farms, metallurgical coal mines and forestry operations. The Geopark offers an abundance of recreational possibilities, such as hiking trails, terrain for ATVs and snowmobiles, river boating, trails for snowshoeing and cross-country skiing, opportunities for rock and ice climbing, horseback riding trails, and much more.
Our mission is to honour the geological, cultural and environmental character of our Geopark, and to enhance the well-being of our people through education, engagement and sustainable development. We also celebrate stories of people and place.
To the east of The Geopark is the Alberta border and to the west the Sukunka Valley. The total area is 8478 km2 or nearly 2.1 million acres.
To learn more about the Tumbler Ridge UNESCO Global Geopark please visit their website.
