Tumbler Ridge GeoCentre sponsored by the Community Forest

10/05/2026

The great volcanic island of Krakatau (or Krakatoa) has added some friends to itself in the last few weeks. One of them is visable on this photo from the European Space Agency!

Krakatau is one of the most powerful volcanoes on our planet, with its 1883 eruption being a Volcanic Explosivity Index (VEI) of 6. This is over 10 times more powerful than the eruption of Mount St Helens in 1980.

In contrast, the largest VEI in the geological record is the Oruanui eruption of New Zealand 25700 years ago, which wiped out the North Island of New Zealand and left ash 5000km away... in Antarctica.

09/28/2026

Saturn will be particularly bright at the end of this week! Hopefully the clouds will allow us a peak!

09/28/2026

This week, we pause to recognize and reflect on the pain, trauma, and lived experiences of Indigenous Peoples, including our Indigenous partners, colleagues, and community members, as we observe the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

The Tumbler Ridge GeoCentre will be closed on September 30 in recognition of this important day.

09/21/2026

Tomorrow is the first official day of fall!

09/15/2026

Due to geological fieldwork and other commitments, here are the current opening hours this coming week.

16th September: 10 - 12
17th September: 10 - 12
18th September: Closed
19th September: Closed
20th September: Closed
21st September: 10 - 2 (times may vary)
22nd September: 10 - 2 (times may vary)
23rd September: Closed
24th September: 10 - 4.30
25th September: 10 - 4.30

09/15/2026

Looking to the skies over the autumnal equinox, keep your eyes out for another galaxy!

09/02/2026

The Geocentre is back on regular opening hours Wednesday - Friday and Monday - Tuesday.

10 till 4.30.

08/19/2026

The Geocentre will be closed this afternoon at 2pm as Dr Roy needs to get some fieldwork done. We will be open 10-4.30 as normal on Thursday.

04/06/2026

Come work with us at the Visitor Information Centre and the GeoCentre this summer!

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