The long-anticipated opening of the public-accessible Dinosaur Discovery Gallery took place on March 26, 2007 in the Peace Region Palaeontology Research Centre. The gallery contains displays primarily focused on interpreting regional vertebrate palaeontology including material from B.C.’s only dinosaur excavation. There are also displays on dinosaur and other vertebrate tracks and traces which make up the vast majority of the terrestrial vertebrate record of western Canada. One of British Columbia’s best-kept secrets is the massive fossil record of Triassic marine fish and reptiles from this region. Our volunteers and scientists have collaborated to bring together an impressive and rapidly growing collection of specimens for ongoing scientific research and public interpretation here in the gallery.
Other exhibits which are currently being worked on to be added to the Dinosaur Discovery Gallery include interactive displays, and displays on the contributions of T.R.M.F. volunteers to the science of palaeontology, as well as displays on fossil plants and invertebrates.
Stop by our gift shop for a variety of unique souvenirs (10% discount to members of the T.R.M.F.), or ask our Gallery Host about our summer educational programs for children (Dinosaur Camp and Northern Wilderness Camps).
Our Grande Opening celebration is scheduled for July 1st, 2007, please plan to join us. Updates on the details of this event will be provided at this site.
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