Visitor FAQ

It is an area recognized by UNESCO for geological heritage of international importance, managed using a holistic approach that connects people, place, and planet.

The region showcases more than 1 billion years of Earth history, including some of Canada’s oldest rocks, world-class fossils, ancient volcanic landscapes, and major tectonic boundaries.

Geosites are specific locations that tell important geological stories, such as fossil beds, coastal cliffs, rock formations, and historic industrial sites linked to stone and resources.

Yes, fossils are protected by law in New Brunswick. Collecting fossils without a permit is prohibited. Visitors are encouraged to look, photograph, and leave fossils in place.

Yes! Stonehammer is an open-air Geopark accessible year-round. Please note that some coastal sites and programs are seasonal or weather-dependent.

Yes! Stonehammer offers guided walking tours, coastal experiences, bilingual educational programs, school tours, and themed cultural and geological experiences.

There is no general admission fee to visit most geosites. Some guided tours or special programs may have fees.

Stonehammer promotes responsible travel, protects natural and cultural heritage, supports local businesses, and ensures tourism benefits local communities.

The Geopark collaborates with Indigenous partners to share traditional knowledge, respect cultural connections to the land, and reflect Indigenous perspectives in programming and interpretation.

Stonehammer is centered in and around Saint John and extends across surrounding communities in southern New Brunswick.