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Mistaken Point
The Fossils
These fossilized organisms – who lived over 565 million years ago during the Ediacaran period – are a prime example of the enigmatic life forms that inhabited our planet over half a billion years ago.
Our UNESCO Story
Reserved only for those places of ‘universal cultural, historical, or scientific significance’, a UNESCO World Heritage designation is the most prestigious recognition a tourist site can receive.
Branding
Inspired by our never-ending search for answers, the Mistaken Point logo celebrates our singular position in the geologic record, while motivating further exploration and discovery.
Research
As an active research site, our understanding of these exceptionally preserved lifeforms is always expanding. Meet a few of the current researchers studying out of Mistaken Point – and check out some of their research!