Welcome To Niagara Peninsula Geological Society
NPGS was founded in 1962 at the home of Dr. Robert Fisher. The society’s charter was granted on March 11, 1964. Over the next few years, the club continued to grow, with several field trips organized and its first annual gem & mineral show.
From such a humble beginning, the Society has grown into a vibrant community of people from all walks of life. From first-time “pebble pups”, interested amateurs, enthusiastic rockhounds, avid collectors, and geological professionals –all members share the fellowship, discovery, and fun that have always been a trademark of the NPGS.
NPGS is part of the Central Canadian Federation of Mineralogical Societies (CCFMS). CCFMS is a nonprofit federation of rock, mineral, and lapidary clubs for geology hobbyists in central Canada. The CCFMS serves as a collective voice for a number of amateur geology clubs located in central Canada – currently, Manitoba, Ontario, and Québec.
Everyone is welcome to join NPGS!
Whether you're a seasoned geologist or just starting your rock hounding journey, the NPGS offers something for everyone.
Membership Benefits
-Monthly Meetings with Interesting Speakers
-Attend Field Trips
-Access to An Extensive Geology Library
-Ability to Loan Lapidary and Geology Equipment
-Enter items in NPGS online and in-person auctions
-Build Friendships and Community with Others Who Love Geology
-Increase Knowledge of Minerals, Rocks, and Fossils
Monthly Meetings
Please join us at our monthly meetings. We’re looking forward to meeting you!
At our meetings, we have guest speakers, silent auctions, refreshments, swaps, and giveaways.
We welcome all new members and visitors. If you’re looking to have a rock or a fossil identified – we have lots of people who will help identify it for you!
(And so, of course, please don’t forget to bring your treasures)
Please visit our Meetings page for more detailed information.
Online Auctions
Our club holds online auctions via Facebook approximately every two months from September to May. Auctions include minerals, fossils, sand, jewellery and other geology related items.
All paid members are welcome to submit items to be auctioned. Details can be found on the auction page.
Field Trips
Join fellow rockhounds and search out beautiful minerals, rocks, crystals, gemstones, and fossils for your collection.
Field trips are done locally, all around Ontario, and New York.
A number of our field trips are kid-friendly.
Click on the field trip page to learn what tools are needed as well as health & safety rules necessary to protect yourself and others when on a dig.
Snapshots from Our Adventures
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