The Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources at the University of Manitoba in Winnipeg is home to the Ed Leith Cretaceous Menagerie. This modest museum is home to four “dinosaur” skeletons, though only one is a genuine dinosaur. The other three are a mosasaur, a bony fish, and a giant sea turtle. Alongside these magnificent … Read more
The Manitoba Museum, fittingly, is found in the heart of Manitoba’s capital city, Winnipeg. The current museum opened in 1970 but its history goes back much further. Its initial incarnation began in 1932 and the collection was started as far back as 1879. As of writing, it is under construction (still open) preparing for its … Read more
The town of Morden, Manitoba, roughly 130 km southwest of Winnipeg, is home to certified monster. His name is Bruce and 43 feet long, he is the largest mosasaur skeleton in the world. Discovered nearby in 1974, Bruce lives inside the Canadian Fossil Discovery Centre. This museum in southern Manitoba officially opened in 1979 and … Read more
Official Club Website Facebook Page The Mineral Society of Manitoba was founded in 1971 with the goal of “promoting the study of minerals, rocks, and fossils for their scientific adn recreational value.” Monthly meetings of the Mineral Society of Manitoba take place near downtown Winnipeg. Each meeting features a guest speaker. A club newsletter, The … Read more