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 14th Biannual Paleo Symposium, 2023
Thank you all for attending and presenting at this symposium!! We are looking forward to the 15th BCPA Symposium in 2025! There will be further details on this event next year.
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.