Sunday, August 31, 2025

St. John's, Newfoundland: Johnson Geo Center

This building makes quite an entrance. Even better, it offers a clue as to its use.

It's the Johnson Geo Center, and it serves a geological interpretive center for the region. As you can guess by the photo, most of it was built underground - a geology lab should be down under, at least on some level.

This opened in 2002, and uses thermal heating. There are a variety of exhibits here, covering such subjects as continental drift, earthquakes and volcanoes. It's an entertaining place to spend a couple of hours, providing a nice education on the region. 

What's more, there is a good-sized park that surrounds it. Trails offer some nice views and lead into a wider hiking system. 

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