Staff at Cliffs of Fundy

Devin Trefry – Interim Managing Director

With a Bachelor of Recreation Management degree from Acadia University, specializing in Community Tourism and Recreation Development, Devin has over twenty years experience in tourism development, marketing, and communications within Nova Scotia’s Bay of Fundy region.

Devin worked as the Marketing Coordinator for the Central Nova Tourism Association for 15 years before becoming the organization’s Executive Director.Β  After working as a consultant for a number of years he then became the Research, Policy, and Community Engagement Officer for the Municipality of Colchester where he has provided valued staff support to the Cliffs of Fundy Geopark Society on behalf of the Municipality.

Devin was a member of the steering committee that led Cliffs of Fundy to achieving its UNESCO Global Geopark designation in July of 2020.  He also attended the International Global Geoparks Network Conference in Italy in 2018, the European Global Geoparks Network Conference in Spain in 2019, and participated in the intensive Global Geoparks Network Digital Course offered in 2020. 


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You have just over one month to complete a project! Register now!Have you registered for the Fundy Geo Science Fair yet? Now is the time! βœ…You can enter a project of your choice as an Individual, Pair, or Family! No fee. You must register to participate. Deadline is Friday, November 1st. πŸ’‘Need a project idea? Remember the biggest take-away is that you have fun, and learn something new! Your project can be about the history airplanes, build a model rocket ship, test the theory of an old wives tale, experiment which diapers are the best! 'Sky's the limit!' πŸ‘©β€πŸ”¬You can register by calling the Museum (902 254 3814) or emailing (FundyGeo@novascotia.ca) or visiting us in-person ! πŸ¦•#FundyGeoMuseum #NovaScotiaMuseum #STEM #STEM4Kids #ScienceFair #ExploreCumbeland #ExploreNovaScotia ... 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.