Cantley Quarry: Monument of the Ice Age Sunday, May 5th, 2019
Join MVFN the afternoon of Sunday, May 5th for a visit to the unique glacially-carved geological features exposed at a quarry in Cantley, Quebec. This field trip will be led by glacial and hydrogeology expert, Dr. David Sharpe of the Geological Survey of Canada, who made a very successful presentation on “The Significance of Glaciation in Canada and the Ottawa Valley” to MVFN in October, 2018.
A video of some of the fascinating rock forms we will see at the site can be viewed here https://youtu.be/wYp8noIc_Uk
Trip duration: Approximately 4-5 hours total, including an hour drive from Almonte through Ottawa-Gatineau to Cantley, near Wakefield, Quebec, a planned 2 hour site visit and then an hour return trip.
Car pooling: We have 2 meeting points for car pooling.
• 12:30 at the Almonte Civitan Community Hall (GPS: 500 Almonte St, Almonte, ON K0A 1A0). Please park at the far end near the soccer pitches.
• 1 pm at the Eagleson Park-and-Ride (GPS: Eagleson Rd &, ON-417, Ottawa, ON K2L 4C6). Please meet in the southwest sector (drive in the entrance, go past the bus shelters and immediately turn right to the southwest area of the lot).
What to bring: The site visit is a short walk from the cars, and the terrain at the quarry is uneven. Ensure you wear sturdy boots and dress appropriately for weather conditions. The outing will go ahead rain or shine.
Registration: You must pre-register for this event by completing the form found here. Registration is limited to 25 people.
MVFN membership must be up-to-date (check your membership card if you are not sure).
If you need more information, please contact Georgina Wigley at (613) 461-4464.
There is no fee for this trip. Up to 25 people from the McNamara Field Naturalists are also invited by Dr. Sharpe to join in on this field visit.
