Fossils aplenty in B.C. town; digging for them encouraged
“You can get it in your mind’s eye of what the rock will look like, the colours and the shape, whether it’s blocky or rounded. That’s really helpful for finding fossils.”Prehistoric shark tooth fossil discovered by boy in his Alberta yard – Aug 12, 2022
Other places include banded stretches of rock near roads and highways, where sometimes rocks containing fossils tumble into ditches. Again, pending the location, safety is a priority as traffic can be nearby. “Just that flat edge,” said Simpkins. “It’s flat enough to help split those layered rocks. Some people use a wide, flathead screwdriver. Sometimes people get excited and want to use a rock hammer and an actual cold chisel.”Meet Dave: Unique ancient shark skeleton on display at Manitoba fossil museum – Jul 22, 2022
“People will come in and wonder if they have a fossil after finding something,” said Simpkins. “We try to help them out as best we can.”