Plan your Walking Tour!

The Earth Sciences Museum misses seeing our wonderful visitors, but we're happy to provide walking tours that will help you stay active, safe, and entertained! Read about the trails below and use our resources to enhance your learning. Make sure to send us pictures of your excusions and finds on Instagram and Twitter. 

Rock Around Uptown Waterloo

(2hrs) Explore the origins of decorative rocks and those used as building material around Uptown Waterloo! Add in some shopping and local restaurants and you have a perfect day out. 

Rock Around Uptown Waterloo Script

Rock Around Uptown Waterloo Directions  

Peter Russell Rock Garden 

Right on campus!  A visit to the rock garden can take as long as you want, its also a great place relax when the weather permits. Explore a large collection of diverse rock and fossil specimens from Canada and abroad. Keep an eye out for the oldest rock! 

Peter Russell Rock Garden 

GeoTime Trail 

(1hr) This is our most popular trail! Gain an understanding of geological time! Each meter walked represents a million years. Watch life evolve as you pass through time. Read more about this trail on the City of Waterloo website! 

GeoTime Trail Map and Script

Google Maps - Where to start

For more information about any of our tours, check out our Walking Tours page.