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Article: A fossil paradise: the discovery of the burgess shale by Charles D. Walcott.(WHAT'S ON AT THE ROM: EXHIBITIONS)
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- ROM Magazine
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- December 22, 2008
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The year 2009 marks the 100th anniversary of Charles D. Walcott's discovery of the Burgess Shale, a famous fossil deposit now listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. In commemoration, the ROM presents A Fossil Paradise, featuring objects from the ROM, the Smithsonian Institution, and Parks Canada, including vintage photographs, an original field notebook, letters, and other objects related to Walcott's geological activities in the region.
Located on Fossil Ridge in British Columbia's Yoho National Park, the original discovery site, known today as the Walcott Quarry, has yielded an amazing ...