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Explore Sudbury Geology and Environment

A Guide to the Sudbury GeoHub

Sudbury is one of Ontario's most important mining centres, renowned for deposits containing nickel, copper, zinc, gold and other valuable minerals. Much of this extraordinary mineral wealth is connected to a cataclysmic meteorite impact more than 1.1 billion years ago. Evidence of this immense geological and environmental event remains preserved throughout the Sudbury area, creating an exceptional landscape for exploring the relationship between impact geology, mineral deposits, the surrounding environment and Ontario's deep geological and environmental history.

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Explore the Sudbury GeoHub

Discover the geology and environment of an ancient impact basin

Explore geological and environmental stops and field experiences throughout the Sudbury region, where ancient impact structures, mineral-rich rocks, natural environments and evidence of one of Earth's great geological events reveal a remarkable chapter in Ontario's geological and environmental history.

⌕ 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
There is always some risk when visiting a geological and environmental field site, but that risk can be greatly reduced by using good judgement, remaining aware of your surroundings and understanding the hazards associated with each location.

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.

★ Sudbury GeoHub Rating Guide

Sudbury GeoHub experiences include information about their approximate difficulty, duration and accessibility to help you choose an experience that is right for you.

Difficulty

Rated from 1 to 5, from easiest to most challenging. A rating of 1 represents an easy walk, while 5 may require a higher level of fitness or involve more demanding terrain.

Duration

Indicates the approximate amount of time needed to complete the experience and explore its featured geological and environmental stops.

Accessibility

Rated from 1 to 3. Level 1 means all or many stops are easily accessible; Level 2 means some stops are easily accessible; Level 3 indicates that stops may not be easily accessible.