Canadian Fossil Discovery Centre - Morden MB
Posted by: PeterNoG
N 49° 11.852 W 098° 05.683
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This Paleontology and Fossils Waymark is the Canadian Fossil Discovery Centre in the Morden Community Centre on Gilmour Street at 2nd Street in Morden, Manitoba.
Waymark Code: WMM9AH
Location: Manitoba, Canada
Date Posted: 08/16/2014
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The Canadian Fossil Discovery Centre (CFDC) has the biggest collection of marine reptile fossils in Canada. The main exhibits are Bruce, the 43 foot long mosasaur, and Plesi, the 12 foot long plesiosaur.
The CFDC runs Fossil Dig Adventure Tours to the nearby Pembina Hills. Half day tours are $60 for adults and $50 for children. They also have 1-, 2- and 5-day tours.
Admission to CFDC: Adults $8, students $5, family $16
Hours: Daily 10 am - 5 pm. (Closed on public holidays)
Address: 111-B Gilmour Street, Morden MB, R6M 1N9
Phone: 1-204-822-3406
On July 29, 2014, Bruce, the largest mosasaur on display in the world, was officially 80,000,040 years old.
Visit Instructions:At least one good photo you have personally obtained and a brief story of your visit. Any additions or corrections to the information about the Waymark (for instance, have the hours open to the public changed) will be greatly appreciated.