Tumbler Ridge UNESCO Global Geopark

Tumbler Ridge UNESCO Global Geopark Please see description of this endeavor on the Page Feed. What is a Geopark? The Global Geoparks Network is supported by UNESCO.

A Geopark is an area recognized by the Global Geoparks Network with geological heritage of international significance. The geology in a Geopark is linked to sites with interesting archaeology, wildlife, history, folklore and culture. Tourism industry promotion in a Geopark focusses on highlighting the geographical character of a place. Geoparks also inform about the sustainable use and need for natural resources, whether they are mined (like metallurgical coal), quarried or harnessed from the surrounding environment, while at the same time promoting respect for the environment and the integrity of the landscape. Compared with national or provincial parks which are often “top-down”, government-initiated projects, a Geopark is typically a grassroots, community-driven initiative that depends on local passion and “sense-of-place". Information can also be found at www.trmf.ca

09/28/2026

The Tumbler Ridge Visitor Information Centre will be closed Wednesday, September 30th in recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

This day is an important opportunity to honour the children who never returned home from residential schools, the survivors, their families, and Indigenous communities across Canada.

It is also a time to listen, learn, reflect on the lasting impacts of residential schools, and continue working toward meaningful reconciliation.

We encourage everyone to take some time on September 30th to learn more about the history and experiences of Indigenous Peoples in Canada.

The Visitor Information Centre will reopen with regular hours on Thursday, October 1st.

Live music is coming to Tumbler Ridge!Join us for John Hewitt & The New Americans Trio at the Tumbler Ridge Visitor Info...
09/25/2026

Live music is coming to Tumbler Ridge!

Join us for John Hewitt & The New Americans Trio at the Tumbler Ridge Visitor Information Centre on Thursday, October 1.

Come out and enjoy a great evening of live music right here in our community!

Hey music lovers!

Home Routes is kicking off this week (Wednesday September 23) and John Hewitt & The New Americans are heading our way next week (Thursday October 1). Both events will be held at the Tumbler Ridge UNESCO Global Geopark Visitor Info Centre.

We have tickets for John Hewitt on our website – get them while you can! Just $25 each, all-ages show.

https://tumblerridge.art/products/john-hewitt-the-new-americans

Just a reminder that this week, Kristina Olsen is playing Home Routes at the Tumbler Ridge Visitor Centre.$25 a ticket, ...
09/21/2026

Just a reminder that this week, Kristina Olsen is playing Home Routes at the Tumbler Ridge Visitor Centre.
$25 a ticket, all proceeds to the artist.
Wednesday 23rd, 6.30pm doors.

📊 Our August Visitor Report is here!August was another busy month at the Tumbler Ridge Visitor Information Centre, with ...
09/08/2026

📊 Our August Visitor Report is here!

August was another busy month at the Tumbler Ridge Visitor Information Centre, with visitors arriving from across Canada and around the world.

Weekend travel remained strong, with Saturday and Sunday emerging as our busiest days for non-local visitors. Hiking, waterfalls, local attractions, shopping, and community information continued to be popular interests.

Check out the full report to learn more about where our visitors came from, how long they stayed, and what they were interested in exploring!

Check out this great article by Guy Plint and Tumbler Ridge's own Charles Helm about some of the Dinosaur discoveries th...
08/26/2026

Check out this great article by Guy Plint and Tumbler Ridge's own Charles Helm about some of the Dinosaur discoveries that make Tumbler Ridge unique.

The tracks are the first to be found in Canada from this time period.

08/26/2026

🌲 Community Forest Interpretive Trail Improvements

Starting Friday, August 28, accessibility improvements will begin along the Community Forest Interpretive Trail.

🚧 Equipment and crews will be working along the trail throughout the project. The trail will remain open, but users may experience temporary disruptions while work is underway.

Please use caution around crews and equipment and follow any signage posted in the area.

Thank you for your patience and understanding as these improvements are completed!

🌿Join us for our LAST Forest to Fork of the year!!🌿
08/16/2026

🌿Join us for our LAST Forest to Fork of the year!!🌿

‼️ATTENTION ALL VISITORS‼️ We will be closing the Visitors Centre at 4pm today for an end of year staff event. We will ...
08/16/2026

‼️ATTENTION ALL VISITORS‼️

We will be closing the Visitors Centre at 4pm today for an end of year staff event. We will resume our regular hours on August 17th!

08/13/2026

🎉 WE’RE IN THE SEMI-FINALS! 🎉

The Tumbler Ridge UNESCO Global Geopark has made it to the Northern semi-finals of CBC’s search for B.C.’s Best Roadside Attraction!

Now, we may have to respectfully point out that we’re not just a roadside attraction… we’re a destination experience! 😉🏔️🦖🌲

But whatever you call us, we’re proud to be representing Tumbler Ridge and Northeast B.C., and now we need your help!

🗳️ Get out and VOTE for Tumbler Ridge! Deadline to vote is 8pm TONIGHT
Every vote helps us move one step closer to the finals and gives us another opportunity to showcase our incredible landscapes, geology, trails, fossils and community to the rest of B.C.

💚 Let’s show them what Tumbler Ridge can do!

Please vote, share, and encourage your friends and family to vote too!

🚨 TUMBLER RIDGE — WE NEED YOUR VOTE! 🚨We’ve made it into the Northern BC semifinal for CBC’s Search for BC’s Best Roadsi...
08/13/2026

🚨 TUMBLER RIDGE — WE NEED YOUR VOTE! 🚨

We’ve made it into the Northern BC semifinal for CBC’s Search for BC’s Best Roadside Attraction (We're up against MR PG)! 🎉🦖

🗳️ VOTING CLOSES AT 8:00 PM TONIGHT!

👉 VOTE HERE:
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/bc-roadside-attraction-northern-semifinal-9.7304630

VOTE TUMBLER RIDGE!

Visit Tumbler Ridge Canadian Geoparks Network - Réseau des Géoparcs canadiens

After more than 300 submissions from across the province, just four roadside attractions from B.C.'s north remain — but which will make the final?

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Tumbler Ridge, BC
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