Walcott Quarry

The Walcott Quarry is the most famous quarry of the Middle Cambrian Burgess Shale, located in the of British Columbia, bearing the Phyllopod beds.
Wikipedia
  • Type: Paleontological site
  • Description: Quarry in British Columbia, Canada
  • Also known as: “Walcott Quarry Fossil Beds”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights: Wapta Mountain and Mount Field.

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Places in the Area

Nearby places include Field and Yoho National Park.

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Walcott Quarry

Latitude
51.44012° or 51° 26′ 24″ north
Longitude
-116.47341° or 116° 28′ 24″ west
Open location code
9535CGRG+2J
Open­Street­Map ID
way 129339391
Wiki­data ID
Q7961353
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In Other Languages

“Walcott Quarry” goes by many names.
  • Chinese: “沃爾科特採石場”

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: Walcott Quarry and Burgess Pass.

Nearby Places

Places to explore: Monarch Campground and Cathedral mountain lodge.

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Worth a closer look: Vancouver and Victoria.

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