Date/Time
Date(s) - Mon Oct 20 2025
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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The Geology Around Canmore and the Rocky Mountains
Do you ever wonder about the geological history of the Rocky Mountains? When did mountains form? Why are some rock layers dipping steeply and others lay horizontal? In this presentation you will travel through hundreds of millions of years and learn when, how, and why the rocks surrounding Canmore formed. You will be amazed how the environment changed through time, from tropical oceans to glaciated peaks, and learn when mountains started to build and slowly grew into their current shape.
I will share some of my favourite geological locations around Canmore. Some are probably familiar to you, others may be your next adventure. I will also show you some tricks geologists use to recognize key rock formations in the Rockies and tell different rocks apart. After this presentation you will be able to make your own observations and share your new geological knowledge with friends and family.
About Dr. Eva Enkelmann:
Dr Eva Enkelmann is a geology professor at the University of Calgary. She is an expert in researching mountain-building processes including the Canadian Cordillera, Alaska, the Himalayas and centra Asia. Originally from Germany, she was a faculty member at the University of Cincinnati in the U.S. before she joined the department of Earth, Energy, and Environment in Calgary in 2017. She loves the outdoors and spends most of her free time in the Rockies. Besides training the next generation of earth scientists in the classroom, she has taught field schools in many regions, including the Bow Valley. Dr. Enkelmann is also the author of “Rocky Voices: The Memories of Minerals That Form the Rocky Mountains” – a geological guide through the Rocky Mountains.