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It was 23 months from when the idea of a Geopark was first mentioned in Tumbler Ridge, till the designation of the Tumbler Ridge Global Geopark in New Brunswick in September 2014… 23 months of exceptionally hard work by a dedicated team of volunteers. Then there were a few hours of euphoria, celebrating being one…
Presented by WNMS this friday at 7pm. Tumbler Ridge Secondary school – tickets available at the door $10 for adults, $5 for kids (Under 6 free). Please remember to bring indoor shoes. More info on their website here.
There is a great, largely unappreciated conservation story in the area east of Tumbler. The eastern half of the Tumbler Ridge Global Geopark plays a part in it. And Darryl Kroeker, Head of Conservation Programs for Ducks Unlimited Canada, BC Peace Region, is helping us tell it and helping our Global Geopark with a lot…
Charles Helm This photo, taken by Gilles Goddard, is of the first twenty metres of the hiking trail to the Shipyard-Titanic area. This trail, developed and maintained by the Wolverine Nordic and Mountain Society (WNMS) volunteers, has become one of the most iconic Geopark attractions, given its magnificent rock formations and the excitement of trying…
Starts 11am @ Tumbler Ridge Golf Course on the Lost Haven Cabin trails (part of the TR Trail). Entry Fee – $5 per individual or $10 per family – pay on race day Distances – Elementary School – 1.3 km; Junior High – 3 km; High School Girls – 4.7 km; All Others 6 km …
One of our most scenic and popular trails has recently been rerouted. An updated trail brochure is available here and embedded below:
The Tumbler Ridge Aspiring Geopark aims to enhance the visitor experience in Tumbler Ridge by providing interpretive signs along the hiking trails developed over the past fifteen years by the Wolverine Nordic and Mountain Society. The trail to Quality Falls, being close to town, fairly short, relatively easy, and leading to an attractive waterfall with…
The Emperor’s Challenge is only a week away & we’ve got a bit of info on the geology of the race route below. You can also download the document here.
Winter tourism in Tumbler Ridge has enormous potential, but has not yet been developed. Before significant numbers of international Geopark tourists become a reality here in winter, an attractive product needs to be created. Fortunately, a few dedicated Tumbler Ridge residents are busy doing just that. Interestingly, it seems that few other Global Geoparks have…
Come with your cross country skis and learn what tools you need and how to apply glide and grip wax! Please bring your own wax and/or iron if you have it.
