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Canada’s First UNESCO Global Geopark

Explore billion-year-old geology, active communities, and education programs that define the Stonehammer experience across land, sea, and time.

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Welcome to stonehammer

A Billion Years in the Making!

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Spanning 2,500 km² in Southern New Brunswick, Stonehammer is Canada’s first UNESCO Global Geopark where billion-year-old geology meets living culture, vibrant communities, and the historical context that connect them.

What is a Geopark, anyway?

A geopark is an area that holds all kinds of stories about our past, present and future. It is a designation that attracts tourists wishing to explore the connections between geology, local communities, culture, and nature.

Explore the Geopark

See What’s Nearby

Use our interactive map to explore over 40 geosites, exhibits, and natural wonders across the Geopark. Click a pin to dive deeper into the unique geology, history, or partner stories connected to each location in our region.

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Kings Square

Uptown Saint John

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Sea caves

St. Martins

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Tucker Park

Saint John

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The Layers
of Our Land

Stonehammer’s landscape tells a billion-year-old story of shifting continents, ancient oceans, and massive geological change. Discover how these forces shaped the region—and continue to influence our culture, communities, and ecosystems today through Stonehammer’s unique geological context.

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Reeds Beach

Fundy-St. Martins

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We Acknowledge 
This Land

Stonehammer UNESCO Global Geopark is located on the traditional, unsurrendered and unceded territory of the Wolastoqiyik, Peskotomuhkatik, and Mi’kmaq peoples. These Wabanaki nations are recognized through Peace and Friendship Treaties that continue to guide relationships on this land. The region is home to many diverse First Nation, Inuit, and Métis peoples.

Learn the History

Experience It with Us

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Ready to visit? Book a private or group tour and experience Stonehammer’s most iconic sites with stories only our guides can tell.

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What’s Happening Around Here

Stay connected with public events, workshops, and pop-ups happening across the Geopark.

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Latest Past Events

Ocean Week Canada | Riverkeepers Splash Days

Get ready to make a splash! Riverkeeper Splash Days at the Hammond River Angling Association Conservation Center is a joyful, hands-on celebration of the incredible connection between rivers and oceans! This exciting…

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