Geological Site
Gros Morne National Park - Green Point Geological Site
Gros Morne, Newfoundland and Labrador
GSSP global geological designationHalf a billion years of rock historyCambrian-Ordovician boundary markerUNESCO World Heritage significanceAccessible coastal locationRare fossil-bearing rock layers
About Gros Morne National Park - Green Point Geological Site
Green Point is designated as a Global Boundary Stratotype Section and Point (GSSP), making it one of the most scientifically important geological sites on Earth. Its exposed rock layers chronicle the Cambrian-Ordovician boundary and offer an extraordinary window into ancient ocean history. Interpretive panels on site help visitors appreciate its immense significance.
Things to Do
Interpretive panel reading
Photography of rock strata
Educational self-guided tour
Fossil spotting
