P.E.I. emerging as 'pre-eminent' site for fossil finds, geologist says

Muzammil Hussain April 08, 2026

A hand on a large rock with a fossilized footprint

Prince Edward Island may soon be known for more than Anne of Green Gables, beaches and potatoes — a Nova Scotia-based geologist says the province is emerging as a promising new frontier for fossil discoveries.

Prince Edward Island may soon be known for more than Anne of Green Gables, beaches and potatoes — a Nova Scotia-based geologist says the province is emerging as a promising new frontier for fossil discoveries. A hand on a large rock with a fossilized footprint

Prince Edward Island may soon be known for more than Anne of Green Gables, beaches and potatoes — a Nova Scotia-based geologist says the province is emerging as a promising new frontier for fossil discoveries.