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Georgian Bay

Why Georgian Bay?

An epic Geological Story.

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

Historically, the study of Georgian Bay rocks paved the way for modern global understanding of how continents form and migrate, and oceans come and go as part of a grand supercontinent cycle.

The formation and breakup of ancient supercontinents record

  • Ancient plate tectonics,
  • Massive mountain ranges,
  • Ancient ice ages and giant rivers,
  • The nature of Earth’s early atmospheres,
  • The rise of complex life forms that lived in giant seas

The ancient home of first nations people

  • Archaeological evidence dates human activity tracing back over 10,000 years.
  • The ancestors of Indigenous people today witnessed the Wisconsin Glacier’s retreat north.
  • The landscape surrounding the great glacial lake evoked a spirit to the natural world.
  • A sacred place invoking a spirit of oneness with nature.

The Crossroads of Canada

  • Ancient trade routes along the shores of Georgian Bay and it’s river systems emerge during the Laurentian Archaic Period
  • The gate way west
  • The hub of Great Lakes shipping

Find out more about Georgian Bay aspiring UNESCO GeoPark

GEORGIAN BAY GEOPARK

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

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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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 Georgian Bay UNESCO Global Geopark will 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 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