Conference: How DEEP TIME rocks geotourism

We welcome you to join the Georgian Bay Geopark and Traditional Knowledge (TEK) Elders to learn more about “Geotourism combining innovative science-based research with traditional indigenous knowledge” and what it means for Geotourism around the bay and opportunities for all stakeholders, partners and communities.

Keynote speakers include Douglas Neasloss and Gisele Martin from the Great Bear Rainforest and Melissa Peters Director of the TVO series “Secrets of the Forest”.

We are also seeking your ideas on how to develop the story of your unique community to create a vibrant resilient Georgian Bay community with sustainable tourism.

Details

“Geotourism combining innovative science-based research with traditional indigenous knowledge”

September 25, 25
Manitoulin Hotel and Conference Centre, Little Current, ON.
To book rooms please call Manitoulin Hotel 1-705-368-9966 or email [email protected] please refer to Georgian Bay Geopark Conference 2024.

Sept 25
1 – 5 pm:  presentations confirmed shortly

5:30 to 6:30 pm: Great Bear Rainforest Presentatonpm networking

7 pm: Dinner followed by KEEPERS OF THE LAND a documentary of Klemtu, BC

Sept 26
8:30  to 10 am: TEK Elders – Melissa Peters, Director Secrets of the Forest

10 am to noon: Facilitated Workshop to solicit ideas/action steps for Geotourism

For more information, please email [email protected]

Find out more about the Georgian Bay Aspiring GeoPark

ASPIRING GEORGIAN BAY GEOPARK

A grass roots initiative to establish Georgian Bay
 as one of the world’s greatest UNESCO Global Geoparks

Aspiring Georgian Bay Geopark

A Georgian Bay Geopark will showcase the Bay’s extraordinary Geo-heritage to Canada and the world
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UNESCO GEOPARKS

There are 177 UNESCO GeoParks in 46 countries around the world, 5 in Canada

UNESCO Geoparks

"Single, unified geographical areas of international geological significance managed with a holistic concept"
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WHY GEORGIAN BAY?

Georgian Bay’s geology, long history and culture position the Bay to be one of the World’s great Geoparks

Why Georgian Bay?

Historically, the study of Georgian Bay rocks paved the way for modern global understanding of how continents form and migrate
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ASPIRING GEORGIAN BAY GEOPARK VISION

Four essential building blocks will build one of the world’s greatest Geoparks

Georgian Bay Geopark Vision

100+ Geopark Sites Geopark On line Education and Research Community Leadership
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WHO BENEFITS?

A UNESCO designated Georgian Bay Geopark can engage and benefit all of Georgian Bay

Who benefits?

Municipalities, First Nations and Metis, Conservation Groups,Tourism and Businesses, Permanent and Seasonal Residents, Educators
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RESEARCH, EDUCATION, FIELD TRIPS

Work has begun on Educational Material, Virtual Field Trips and new Research

Research, Education, Field Trips

New initiatives are providing key scientific information to support conservation efforts around the Bay
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ABOUT US

The creation of a UNESCO Global Geopark is a grassroots initiative led by The Georgian Bay Geopark Network – GBGN

About us

The Aspiring Georgian Bay Geopark initiative is guided by a set of inclusive principles
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GET INVOLVED

The GBGN is looking to form partnerships and collaborations with communities and organizations throughout the Bay

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The GBGN also invites individuals to join the Network; to get involved with ideas, stories and support.
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The GBGN thanks these organizations for their support