An archaeological find at Miguasha along the Gaspé Peninsula in Québec has provided paleontologists with a vital link in the history of mankind. It is here that evidence of the evolution of an aquatic to a land vertebrate took place when the Prince of Miguasha, a fossilized fish, was discovered. We explore the eight kilometres of cliffs that have revealed many important fossils and learn how the discovery of the Prince led scientists to an understanding of the evolution of mammals and man. The Parc de Miguasha is now a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site. For more information check out episode #32 in the Railways across Canada category.
About Anne Martin
Since the mid 1970s, producer/host, Anne Martin, has been bringing stories to life through the medium of television. She thrives on tracking down the unusual and her work has encompassed history, geology, heritage and a positive outlook on the world around us. Read more about Anne Martin.