Visitor services at the Cape St. Mary’s Ecological Reserve and the Mistaken Point Ecological Reserve, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, will open for the 2024 tourist season on Monday, May 13, and will remain open until Friday, October 18.

The hours of operation for the visitor centre at Cape St. Mary’s are Monday to Sunday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Extended hours at Cape St. Mary’s will begin in June and a public update on those extended hours will be provided at that time.

The hours of operation for the Mistaken Point Interpretation Centre at Mistaken Point are Monday to Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Viewing of the fossils at Mistaken Point occurs through guided hikes, which can be booked by email at mistakenpointtour@gov.nl.ca or by telephone at 709-438-1011.

When planning your visit, please remember that for the safety and comfort of both wildlife and other visitors, pets are not permitted in the Cape St. Mary’s Ecological Reserve or on the guided hikes at Mistaken Point.

In 2023, the Cape St. Mary’s Ecological Reserve recorded 14,280 visitors. Staff at the Mistaken Point Ecological Reserve led 238 guided hikes last year with a total of 2,691 participants.

More information on the Cape St. Mary’s Ecological Reserve and the Mistaken Point Ecological Reserve and UNESCO World Heritage Site is available online.

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