Crane Point

East of Ottawa House, Crane Point looks across to the Parrsboro Light. The dark red and ochre coloured rocks are thought by geologists to be similar to the spectacular ‘flatirons’ of East Bay. Although the rocks bear witness to strong deformation, they still hold a fossil record of life in the waters and on land before the ‘Coal Age’.

Geological Formation: West Bay Formation
Age: Early Carboniferous/Mississippian (circa 325 million years)
Directions: Access the beach at Ottawa House By the Sea, turning left towards the Parrsboro lighthouse.


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Safe travels to Mi'kmaw quillworkers and #mikmaweydebert staff headed off to the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian this week.This week a group of Mi'kmaw quillworkers and #mikmaweydebert staff headed off to the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian. They will be developing treatment plans to stabilize the quill and birchbark objects for the travel home to Mi'kma'ki in a few years. This is the first of two trips to DC this year for the quillworkers. Groups of beaders and basketmakers are following later this spring as part of the project. We hear it has been a great week and are looking forward to hearing the details! Wela'liek to the Department of Canadian Heritage, #Scotiabank, Maritimes and Northeast Pipeline, and the Primates World Relief and Development Fund (#pwrdf) for their support of the project. (Pictured L to R): Summer Paul, Alexandria Francis, and Crystal Gloade📷: Sharon Farrell#buildmikmaweydebert #buildthevision #nmai #mikmaw #mikmaq #bringingourcollectionshome ... See MoreSee Less
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What is a Geopark?

A Geopark is a designation that attracts tourists wishing to explore the connections between geology, local communities, culture, and nature. Geoparks are designed to promote tourism and celebrate a region’s uniqueness, and do not prohibit any land use.