Welcome to the British Columbia Paleontological Alliance website! If you are interested in the fossil history of BC you will find information about collecting fossils and our organization.

The British Columbia Paleontological Alliance (BCPA) is a union of professional and amateur paleontological organizations working to advance the science of paleontology in the province by fostering public awareness, scientific collecting and education, and by promoting communication among all those interested in fossils.

The BCPA produces a newsletter and distributes it to the members of its constituent societies, libraries, and museums across British Columbia. The BCPA also sponsors a Paleontological Symposium, held every two years. The symposium brings together amateur and professional paleontologists from across Canada, North America, and internationally, to exchange the latest ideas on British Columbia paleontology.

Member societies of the BCPA across the province hold monthly meetings open to the public, and spring and summer field trips which are restricted to society members. Guest speakers at the monthly meetings explore the latest thinking on aspects of paleontology.

To find out more about who are the member societies, supporting organizations and the individuals who make our organization work, check us out here!

Learn more about what we do below!

Newsletters

As a member, you have access to all current and back issues, as well as symposium abstracts and field guides!

BC Provincial Fossil

We are establishing a designated provincial fossil and the public votes are in!

BC Fossil Poster

We offer posters made by the BCPA for sale! 

BC Fossil Management

We are blazing the trail for fossil protection here in British Columbia!

Membership

More information about how to join one of our Regional Societies! 

The 15th Biannual Paleo Symposium, 2025

The 15th British Columbia Paleontological Symposium will be held at the Florence Filberg Centre, August 22nd to 25th, 2025 in Courtenay, BC.

Rene Savenye Award

Check out who has received this award!

Learn more about BC Fossils

Some interesting links to learn more about fossils that you can find in BC and Society projects!

Scientific Publications

The following page provides a list of scientific publications in which BCPA amateur members and professionals have collaborated. 

Send your Fossil Reports or submit BCPA Journal ideas!


Contact us below!