Mistaken Point

Head to the rocky coastal cliffs on the southeastern tip of Newfoundland to experience the history of life on Earth first-hand. The Mistaken Point Ecological Reserve is home to more than 10,000 fossil impressions from the Ediacaran Period (580 to 560 million years ago). The fossils, which range from a few centimetres to almost two metres in length, make the site one of the most abundant and diverse records of evolution in the world. If you want to get a closer look, make sure to plan ahead—booking a guided tour is the only way to view the fossils.