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1 Geological Services Geoheritage A World of Opportunity John Calder

2 Geological Services Our geoheritage defines us. Peggys Cove, Nova Scotia

3 Geological Services Our geoheritage defines us. Southwestern United States

4 Geological Services Our geoheritage defines us. Lake Louise, Alberta

5 Geological Services Our geoheritage defines us. Namib Sand Sea, Namibia

6 Geological Services Our geoheritage defines us. Cape Spear, Newfoundland

7 Geological Services Our geoheritage defines us. Uluru, Australia

8 Geological Services Natural & Cultural Geoheritage Natural geoheritage refers to sites that are key to understanding Earth history & processes or have outstanding aesthetic value North Mountain basalt and the breakup of Pangea George OReilly

9 Geological Services Natural & Cultural Geoheritage Cultural geoheritage is specific to sites where our human history is involved Mining heritage (museums, monuments) Miners memorials Stone works Stone monuments in place Spiritual sites Miners Museums Owen Fitzgerald

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14 Opportunities of Geoheritage: The Three Es A thoughtful geoheritage strategy presents opportunities for: Engagement Education Economic Development

15 Geological Services Geoheritage Recognition in Canada Québec:Outstanding Geological Sites NS:Geoheritage Sites (Natural & Cultural) Ontario:ANSI NWT:Mining Heritage Sites NL:Heritage Sites NB: Heritage Sites

16 Geological Services Building the Geoheritage List

17 Geological Services Level of Significance: Setting the Bar GH1: Globally unique Joggins

18 Geological Services Level of Significance: Setting the Bar GH2: Globally significant Old Wife

19 Geological Services Level of Significance: Setting the Bar GH3: Exceptional example Peggys Cove

20 Geological Services Level of Significance: Setting the Bar GH3: Exceptional example Grande Falaise

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31 Partnerships: A World of Opportunities private operators RDAs Municipalities Intra-Departmental (NS Parks interpretation) Intra Government co-operation (DNR/NSM/DEnv) Provincial-Federal (Parks Canada) Provincial and Territorial Surveys (Cross- Canada Geoheritage Network)

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33 Geological Services Our geoheritage defines us.

34 Geological Services Geotourism: Getting it Right

35 Geological Services John Calder Discover Nova Scotias Geoheritage Rock Your World

36 Geological Services The Year Ahead building partnerships engagement with geoscience community to vet list building interactive map & website engaging TIANS, developing a Geotourism subset building a Cross-Canada Geoheritage Network

37 Geological Services Our geoheritage defines us.


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