A Guide to the London GeoHub
Much of the London area's landscape was shaped by the last ice sheet to move across the region more than 12,000 years ago. As the ice advanced, it scraped and sculpted the underlying bedrock; as it retreated, enormous volumes of meltwater helped create lakes and rivers and carved valleys across the landscape. The London GeoHub reveals how these powerful glacial processes helped shape the region and its environment as we see them today.
Discover a landscape shaped by ice and meltwater
Explore geological and environmental stops and field experiences across the London region, where glacial deposits, river valleys, landforms and natural environments preserve evidence of the immense ice sheets and meltwaters that transformed southwestern Ontario.
What to Take
We recommend bringing a hand lens or magnifying glass, hiking boots or sturdy shoes, a camera, notebook and pen, and clothing appropriate for changing weather conditions.
The Geodiversity Education Foundation encourages responsible exploration: take pictures, not samples, and leave your rock hammer at home.
Safety
When viewing outcrops or geological and environmental features near roads, remain as far from traffic as possible. Avoid climbing unstable outcrops and stay on established paths wherever possible. Visit field sites with at least one other person whenever practical and keep appropriate local emergency contact information available.
London GeoHub Rating Guide
London GeoHub experiences include information about their approximate difficulty, duration and accessibility to help you choose an experience that is right for you.