To Hay River and Back: Fieldwork on a 370-Million-Year-Old Beach in the Northwest Territories

Embark on a paleontological journey through a Royal Tyrrell Museum Speaker Series presentation exploring fieldwork on a 370-million-year-old beach in the Northwest Territories. Join Donald Henderson and Chris Capobianco as they recount their expedition to Hay River, detailing the Lamalice Family fossil discovery and its potential significance. Delve into the ancient world of carbonate platforms and tropical reefs, and learn about the Ichthyostega from East Greenland. Experience the rugged beauty of the "Lonely" Road, Great Slave Lake, and fall foliage while following the team to the Lamalice specimen locality. Witness the challenges of fossil excavation, including rappelling, trench digging, jacketing, and extensive jackhammering. Discover the meticulous fine toolwork required in paleontology and the thrill of prospecting. Take in the breathtaking sights of Louise Falls and Alexandra Falls, and gain insights into the region's fishing heritage and barge culture. Conclude this captivating 52-minute talk with a question-and-answer session, offering a comprehensive look at the fascinating world of paleontological fieldwork in Canada's North.

To Hoy River and back: fieldwork on a 370 million year old beach in the Northwest Territories
Lamalice Family Fossil Discovery
Possible identity of Lamalice specimen?
Carbonate platforms and tropical reefs
Ichthyostego (East Greenland, 365 million years) hind limb
The "Lonely" Road
Great Slave Lake
Fall Foliage
Lamalice Specimen Locality
Rappelling
Louise Falls
Trenching
Jacketing
Alexandra Falls
Jackhammering (and lots of it!)
Fine toolwork
Prospecting
and the Raven...
The trip continues
Barges Galore!
Fishing Heritage
Questions?