An exclusive palaeontology talk from Dr. Jean-Bernard Caron, Curator of Invertebrate Palaeontology, Royal Ontario Museum
Access to SUE: The T. rex Experience.
Light refreshments will also be available for purchase.
July 29, 2026
Doors: 6:00pm
Talk: 7:15pm - 9:00pm
This will be Dr. Caron’s only public talk in Western Canada during his visit—don’t miss it!
Infinity Dome
First-come, first-serve with limited space. Plan to arrive early to secure your spot!
$ 28.00
Richard M. Ivey Curator of Invertebrate Paleontology at the Royal Ontario Museum
Nestled high in the Canadian Rocky Mountains of British Columbia, the half‑billion‑year‑old Burgess Shale—one of the world’s most extraordinary fossil sites—offers a rare and breathtaking glimpse into the earliest complex animals on Earth.
In this talk, I will take you on a journey through the history of Burgess Shale research, from its discovery in the nineteenth century to decades of groundbreaking fieldwork led by the Royal Ontario Museum. Along the way, you’ll meet some of its most remarkable fossils and discover how they are transforming our understanding of early animal life and evolution.
This is Dr. Caron’s only talk during his visit to Western Canada
Brought to you in partnership with the Burgess Shale Geoscience Foundation
Richard M. Ivey Curator of Invertebrate Palaeontology at the Royal Ontario Museum and lead researcher on the fossils of the Burgess Shale. Dr. Caron’s list of accomplishments and publications is extensive and his knowledge of the history of the Burgess Shale and the fossils it contains is second to none.
Brought to you in partnership with the Burgess Shale Geoscience Foundation
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