Edge of Avalon Interpretation Centre

Very interesting tour. Tour guides are very knowledgeable and engaging. The fossils are beautiful to see.

Friendly tour guides. Beautiful walk and interesting fossils

Very nice. Friendly staff. Most helpful

This was such an interesting centre to visit. The staff were friendly and really gave us a sense of the importance of this area. ‘Pearl’ explained the fossil project and its significance and answered a lot of questions from our little group! Be sure to pay the little extra to see the video! Book ahead for the fossil tour, happens once daily and would certainly be worth it considering this is a UNESCO site.

This was the first UNESCO world heritage site visited during our stay in Newfoundland/Labrador. It’s also only recently obtained its UNESCO status so a lot was kind of “new”. Booking the hike early was good so that we could definitively obtain a spot. The exhibit appears thin in terms of quantity but did a good job of explaining everything.

You must arrive early for your guided tour and I do believe that you can only go out there if you have a guide. We drive out to the hike location as the interpretation centre is not within walking distance. From there, the trek is moderately challenging because of the uneven boggy grounds, despite having a marked trail. Waterproof footwear and extra warm socks are recommended as well as layers of clothing so that you stay warm. The landscape is barren bog mostly so there isn’t a lot of trees to break up winds or use the bathroom… go before you leave!

The guided tour is fantastic. It is a must if you are heading out (not only because it’s mandatory but) so that you can gain a proper appreciation for the site’s history and significance. You can walk upon the approved areas where the fossils are found and are given booties to wear on the site. Upon reaching the site (very near the shore), we change into the booties and could walk on the surface of the fossils and view up close, the fossils in question. The hike is about 1.5 hour each way so it is a half day event. It is an amazing experience! So happy we went.