Most Geological Survey of Canada publications are of a technical nature to assist, among others, those engaged in the mineral and allied industries. However, publications have been prepared specifically for collectors, and others are of interest and assistance to students and tourists. A selection is given below.

Orders should be addressed to: Geological Survey of Canada Bookstore, 601 Booth Street, Ottawa, ON K1A 0E8. Tel.: (613) 995-4342, Toll-free: 1-888-252-4301, Fax: (613) 943-0646, E-mail: gscbookstore@nrcan.gc.ca. (Price: Canada/other countries). Prepayment is required. Cheques or money orders should be made payable to the Receiver General of Canada; VISA or MasterCard are also accepted. Contact the GSC Bookstore or refer to the GSC Bookstore Order Form for details on applicable taxes and shipping and handling fees. All prices are subject to change without notice.

A full listing of GSC publications can be found at http://gsc.nrcan.gc.ca/bookstore/catalogue_e.php

Publications currently out of print may be available at local libraries.

Guidebooks

Beakhouse, G.P., Blackburn, C.E., Breaks, F.W., Ayer, J., Stone, D., and Stott, G.M, 1995. Precambrian '95 - Western Superior Province, Field Trip Guidebook, Open File 3138, 94 p. ($12.05/$15.70)

Hogarth, D.D., Moyd, L., Rose, E.R., and Steacy, H.R., 1983. Classic Mineral Collecting Localities in Ontario and Quebec, Miscellaneous Report 37, 79 p. Out of print.

Hogarth, D.D., Moyd, L., Rose, E.R. et Steacy, H.R., 1983. Localités minéralogiques classiques en Ontario et au Québec, Rapport divers 37, 84 p. ($6.00/$7.80)

Leaming, S., 1973. Rock and Mineral Collecting in British Columbia, Paper 72-53, 138 p. Out of print.

Pierre Pilote (Ed.), 1995. Precambrian '95 - Metallogenic evolution and geology of the Chibougamau area - from porphyry Cu-Au-Mo to mesothermal lode gold deposits, Field Trip Guidebook, Open File 3143, 154 p. ($18.85/$24.50)

Sabina, Ann P., 1964. Rock and Mineral Collecting in Canada: Yukon, Northwest Territories, British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba, Miscellaneous Report 8, v. I., 147 p., 23 maps. Out of print.

Sabina, Ann P., 1964. Rock and Mineral Collecting in Canada: Ontario and Quebec, Miscellaneous Report 8, v. II, 252 p., 47 maps. Out of print.

Sabina, Ann P., 1964. Rock and Mineral Collecting in Canada: New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland, Miscellaneous Report 8, v. III, 103 p., 13 maps. Out of print.

Sabina, Ann P., 1964. Rocks and Minerals for the Collector: Bay of Fundy Area (part of Nova Scotia and New Brunswick), Paper 64-10, 96 p. Out of print.

Sabina, Ann P., 1974. Rocks and Minerals for the Collector: Kirkland Lake-Noranda-Val d'Or, Ontario and Quebec, Paper 73-30, 172 p. Out of print.

Sabina, Ann P., 2003. Rocks and Minerals for the Collector: Îles de la Madeleine, Quebec, the Island of Newfoundland and Labrador, Miscellaneous Report 58, 290 p. ($15.30/$19.90)

Sabina, Ann P., 2003. Roches et minéraux du collectionneur : Îles de la Madeleine (Québec), île de Terre-Neuve et Labrador, Rapport divers 58, 299 p. ($15.30/$19.90)

Sabina, Ann P., 1976. Rocks and Minerals for the Collector: Ottawa-North Bay, Ontario; Hull-Waltham, Québec, Paper 70-50, 130 p. Out of print.

Sabina, Ann P., 1976. Roches et minéraux du collectionneur : Ottawa-North Bay, Ontario; Hull-Waltham, Québec, Étude 70-50, 130 p. Out of print.

Sabina, Ann P., 1984. Rocks and Minerals for the Collector: Kingston, Ontario to Lac St-Jean, Quebec, Miscellaneous Report 32, 130 p. ($17.75/$23.10)

Sabina, Ann P., 1984. Roches et minéraux du collectionneur : Kingston, Ontario-Lac Saint-Jean, Québec, Rapport divers 32, 140 p. ($17.75/$23.10)

Sabina, Ann P., 1986. Rocks and Minerals for the Collector: Buckingham-Mont Laurier-Quebec; Hawkesbury-Ottawa, Ontario, Miscellaneous Report 33, 90 p. ($9.75/$12.70)

Sabina, Ann P., 1986. Roches et minéraux du collectionneur : Buckingham-Mont Laurier-Grenville, Québec; Hawkesbury-Ottawa, Ontario, Rapport divers 33, 96 p. ($9.75/$12.70)

Sabina, Ann P., 1986. Rocks and Minerals for the Collector: Bancroft-Parry Sound area and Southern Ontario, Miscellaneous Report 39, 183 p. ($17.50/$22.75)

Sabina, Ann P., 1986. Roches et minéraux du collectionneur : Bancroft-Parry Sound et sud de l'Ontario, Rapport divers 39, 182 p. ($17.50/$22.75)

Sabina, Ann P., 1987. Rocks and Minerals for the Collector: Hull-Maniwaki, Quebec; Ottawa-Peterborough, Ontario, Miscellaneous Report 41, 141 p. ($10.90/$14.15)

Sabina, Ann P., 1987. Roches et minéraux du collectionneur: Hull-Maniwaki, Québec; Ottawa-Peterborough, Ontario, Rapport divers 41, 147 p. Out of print.

Sabina, Ann P., 1987. Rocks and Minerals for the Collector: La Ronge-Creighton, Saskatchewan; Flin Flon-Thompson, Manitoba, Miscellaneous Report 42, 81 p. ($9.75/$12.70)

Sabina, Ann P., 1987. Roches et minéraux du collectionneur: La Ronge-Creighton, Saskatchewan; Flin Flon-Thompson, Manitoba, Rapport divers 42, 83 p. ($9.75/$12.70)

Sabina, Ann P., 1991. Rocks and Minerals for the Collector: Sudbury to Winnipeg, Miscellaneous Report 49, 315 p. ($31.25/$40.65)

Sabina, Ann P., 1991. Roches et minéraux du collectionneur : de Sudbury à Winnipeg, Rapport divers 49, 334 p. ($31.25/$40.65)

Sabina, Ann P., 1992. Rocks and Minerals for the Collector: Estrie and Gaspésie, Quebec; and parts of New Brunswick, Miscellaneous Report 46, 168 p. ($19.95/$25.95)

Sabina, Ann P., 1992. Roches et minéraux du collectionneur : Estrie et Gaspésie, Québec; partie du Nouveau-Brunswick, Rapport divers 46, 171 p. ($19.95/$25.95)

Sabina, Ann P., 1992. Rocks and Minerals for the Collector: The Alaska Highway; Dawson Creek, British Columbia to Yukon/Alaska Border, Miscellaneous Report 50, 132 p. ($16.50/$21.45)

Sabina, Ann P., 1992. Roches et minéraux du collectionneur : Route de l'Alaska; de Dawson Creek, Colombie-Britannique à la frontière Yukon/Alaska, Rapport divers 50, 136 p. ($16.50/$21.45)

Sabina, Ann P., 1994. Rocks and Minerals for the Collector: Northeastern Nova Scotia, Cape Breton Island, and Prince Edward Island, Miscellaneous Report 51, 84 p. ($10.00/$13.00)

Sabina, Ann P., 1994. Roches et minéraux du collectionneur : nord-est de la Nouvelle-Écosse, île du Cap-Breton et Île-du-Prince-Édouard, Rapport divers 51, 96 p. ($10.00/$13.00)

Sabina, Ann P., 2000. Rocks and Minerals for the Collector: Cobalt-Belleterre-Timmins, Ontario and Quebec, Miscellaneous Report 57, 266 p. ($25.00/$32.50)

Sabina, Ann P., 2000. Roches et minéraux du collectionneur : Cobalt-Belleterre-Timmins (Ontario et Québec), Rapport divers 57, 270 p. ($25.00/$32.50)

Sabina, Ann P., 2003. Rocks and Minerals for the Collector: Îles de la Madeleine, Quebec, the Island of Newfoundland and Labrador, Miscellaneous Report 58, 290 p. ($15.30/$19.90)

Sabina, Ann P., 2003. Roches et minéraux du collectionneur : Îles de la Madeleine (Québec), île de Terre-Neuve et Labrador, Rapport divers 58, 299 p. ($15.30/$19.90)

Tourigny, Ghislain (ed.), 1995. Precambrian '95 - Metallogeny of the base metal deposits of the Abitibi Greenstone Belt, Field Trip Guidebook, Open File 3144, 92 p. ($11.70/$15.20)

Geological publications

Blackadar, R.G., 1982. On the Frontiers - Photographs by the Geological Survey of Canada/Frontières : Photographies par la Commission géologique du Canada, Miscellaneous Report, 134 p. ($19.95/$25.95)

Blackadar, R.G. and Vincent, L.E. Focus on Canadian Landscapes/Regards sur les paysages canadiens, Miscellaneous Report 19, 178 p. Out of print.

Douglas, R.J.W. (ed), 1970. Geology and Economic Minerals of Canada, Economic Geology Series No.1, 5th ed., 838 p. Out of print.

Douglas, R.J.W. (ed), 1972. Géologie et ressources minérales du Canada, Série de la géologie économique n^o 1, 5e éd., 934 p. Out of print.

Dredge, Lynda A., 1992. Field Guide to the Churchill Region, Manitoba. Glaciations, sea level changes, permafrost landforms, and archaeology of the Churchill and Gillam areas, Miscellaneous Report 53, 52 p. ($9.50/$12.35)

Dredge, Lynda A., 1992. Guide d'excursion pour la région de Churchill (Manitoba). Glaciations, changements du niveau de la mer, formes de relief dues au pergélisol et archéologie des régions de Churchill et de Gillam, Rapport divers 53, 57 p. (9,50 $/12,35 $)

Hall, E., 1967. Early Canada - A collection of historical photographs by officers of the Geological Survey of Canada, Miscellaneous Report 14, 136 p. Out of print.

Hall, E., 1967. Le Canada d'hier : Une collection de photographies historiques par le personnel de la Commission géologique du Canada, Rapport divers 14, 135 p. Out of print.

Lambert, Maurice, 1978. Volcanoes, 64 p. ($5.95/$7.75)

Lambert, Maurice, 1978. Les volcans, 67 p. ($5.95/$7.75)

Lang, A.H., 1970. Prospecting in Canada, Economic Geology Series No.7, 4th ed., 308 p. ($31.25/$40.65)

Lang, A.H., 1976. La prospection au Canada, Série de la géologie économique n^o 7, 4^e éd., 336 p. ($15.75/$20.50)

Leaming, S.F., 1978. Jade in Canada, Paper 78-19, 59 p. Out of print.

Minerals and Metals Sector and National Energy Board, 2002. Principal Mineral Areas of Canada, Fifty-Second Edition, Map 900A, scale 1:6 000 000. One copy is available at no charge to residents of Canada. Additional copies, $10.45; copies to addresses outside of Canada, $13.55.

Morris, S.C. and Whittington, H.B., 1985. Fossils of the Burgess Shale, a National Treasure in Yoho National Park, British Columbia, Miscellaneous Report 43, 31 p. Out of print.

Morris, S.C. and Whittington, H.B., 1985. Les fossiles des schistes de Burgess, un trésor national dans le parc national de Yoho, Colombie-Britannique, Rapport divers 43, 32 p. (7,50 $/9,75 $)

Secteur des minéreaux et des métaux et Office national de l'énergie, 2002. Principales régions minières du Canada, cinquante-deuxième édition, carte 900A, échelle 1/6 000 000. One copy is available at no charge to residents of Canada. Additional copies, $10.45; copies to addresses outside of Canada, $13.55.

Traill, R.J., 1983. A catalogue of Canadian Minerals, Paper 80-18, 432 p. ($10.00/$13.00)

Traill, R.J., 1983. Catalogue des minéraux du Canada, Étude 80-18, 441 p. Out of print.

Weeks, Michael, 1991. Alice Wilson, Telling the Earth's Story, 28 p. ($4.35/$6.50)

Weeks, Michael, 1991. Alice Wilson, l'histoire de la Terre, 28 p. ($4.35/$6.50)

Illustrated posters

Rocks/Les roches
Minerals/Les minéraux
Gemstones/Les gemmes
Meteorites/Les météorites

These posters are bilingual and measure 40cm by 60cm. They are available at no charge to residents of Canada.

Geological Time Chart, 2002/Échelle des temps géologiques, 2002

This poster is available in English or French and measures 82 cm by 39 cm ($15.00/$19.50, Lamination + $20.00)

Geology and scenery of Canada's National Parks

Baird, D.M., 1962. Rocks and Scenery of Fundy National Park; Nova Scotia, Miscellaneous Report 2, 32 p. Out of print.

Baird, D.M., 1962. Prince Edward Island National Park: The living sands, Miscellaneous Report 3, 56 p. ($5.00/$6.50)

Baird, D.M., 1962. Yoho National Park, British Columbia: The mountains, the rocks, the scenery, Miscellaneous Report 4, 107 p. Out of print.

Baird, D.M., 1962. Cape Breton Highlands National Park, Nova Scotia: Where the mountains meet the sea, Miscellaneous Report 5, 65 p. Out of print.

Baird, D.M., 1963. Jasper National Park, Alberta: Behind the mountains and glaciers, by D.M.Baird,1963. 160p. Available through book dealers.

Baird, D.M., 1963. The National Parks in Ontario: A story of islands and shorelines, Miscellaneous Report 7, 70 p. Out of print.

Baird, D.M., 1964. Kootenay National Park, British Columbia: Wild mountains and great valleys, Miscellaneous Report 9, 94 p. Out of print.

Baird, D.M., 1964. Waterton Lakes National Park, Alberta: Lakes amid the mountains, Miscellaneous Report 10, 95 p. Out of print.

Baird, D.M., 1965. Glacier and Mount Revelstoke National Park, British Columbia: Where rivers are born, Miscellaneous Report 11, 104 p. Out of print.

Baird, D.M., 1966. Rocks and Scenery of Terra Nova National Park, Miscellaneous Report 12, 52 p. ($5.00/$6.50)

Baird, D.M., 1967. Banff National Park Alberta: How nature carves its splendour, 237 p. Available through book dealers.

Baird, D.M., 1968. Guide to the Geology of the National Capital Area (Ottawa), Miscellaneous Report 15, 188 p. Out of print.

Berger, A.R., Bouchard, A., Brookes, I.A., Grant, D.R., Hay, S.G., and Stevens, R.K., 1992. Gros Morne National Park, Newfoundland; Geology, Topography, and Vegetation/Parc national du Gros-Morne, Terre-Neuve : géologie, topographie et végétation, Miscellaneous Report 54, map and text ($10.00/$13.00)

Harrison, John E., 1976. Evolution of a Landscape: The Quarternary Period in Waterton Lakes National Park, Miscellaneous Report 26, 33 p. Out of print.

Lang, A.H., 1974. Guide to the Geology of Riding Mountain National Park, Miscellaneous Report 20, 68 p. ($5.00/$6.50)

Lang, A.H., 1974. Guide to the Geology of Prince Albert National Park: A story of hills, lakes and beaches, Miscellaneous Report 21, 40 p. Out of print.

Lang, A.H., 1974. Guide to the Geology of Elk Island National Park: The origin of its hills and other scenery, Miscellaneous Report 22, 30 p. ($5.00/$6.50)

Lang, A.H. and Muller, J.E. 1975. Pacific Rim National Park, the geology of Long Beach segment, Miscellaneous Report 24, 56 p. Out of print.

Yorath, C.J. and Gadd, B., 1995. Of Rocks, Mountains and Jasper, a Visitor's Guide to the Geology of Jasper National Park, 170 p. ($20.00/$26.00)

Videos

These videos are available in English or French on loan from the Earth Sciences Information Centre (ESIC). Please contact Martin Legault ((613) 992-8163) for information.

BEYOND THE OCEAN FRONTIER: THE JUAN DE FUCA RIDGE/L'OCÉAN SANS LIMITES: LA DORSALE JUAN DE FUCA. This video takes the viewer to the Juan de Fuca Ridge, an underwater mountain range with vents that issue superheated water laden with minerals, supporting a unique ecosystem. (1986, 8 min.)

EARTHQUAKES IN CANADA?/DES TREMBLEMENTS DE TERRE AU CANADA? This video looks at the causes of earthquakes, the risks, the consequences, and the precautions. (1987, 15 min.)

THE GEOLOGICAL SURVEY OF CANADA - PAST TO PRESENT/LA COMMISSION GÉOLOGIQUE DU CANADA - D'HIER À AUJOURD'HUI. This video follows the GSC's development since its inception in 1842, and introduces viewers to exciting new research programs. (1992, 12 min.)

HIDDEN HERITAGE/UN PATRIMOINE CACHÉ. Produced in co-operation with the Ontario Ministry of Northern Development and Mines, this video traces Ontario's rich geological and mineralogical heritage. (1989, 16 min.)

ISLANDS IN THE MIDNIGHT SUN: THE STORY OF THE POLAR CONTINENTAL SHELF PROJECT/LES ÎLES AU SOLEIL DE MINUIT: L'HISTORIQUE DE L'ÉTUDE DU PLATEAU CONTINENTAL POLAIRE. This video examines the Polar Continental Shelf Project's origins, the challenges presented by Arctic conditions, and current PCSP activities. (1986, 9 min.)

LITHOPROBE, PROBING THE EARTH/LITHOPROBE, 40 KM SOUS TERRE. This video describes the studies of the Earth to a depth of 40 km below its surface, and explains the economic and geological implications of this research. (1986, 5 min.)

MINERAL WEALTH OF ATLANTIC CANADA/LES RICHESSES MINÉRALES DES PROVINCES DE L'ATLANTIQUE. Produced in conjunction with the Atlantic Geoscience Society, this video describes the mining industry of Atlantic Canada and how new mines are developed; it presents a look at several mining towns. (1987, 30 min.)

MINING AND MINERAL VIGNETTES/VIGNETTES SUR LES MINES ET MINÉRAUX This video traces how valuable minerals are discovered and developed today, from prospecting to panning to mining. (1987, 28min.)

THE SCIENCE OF CHANGE/LA SCIENCE DU CHANGEMENT. This video looks at the GSC's contribution to the international Global Climate Change Program, and its attempt to assess contemporary and future changes in our environment. (1990, 10 min.)

THE SECRETS OF ICE/LES GLACES ET LEUR SECRETS. This video looks at some of the newest and most intriguing research under way on ice, and the extraction of ice cores whose geological records provide a key to the Earth's past. (1991, 13 min.)

WHERE TERRANES COLLIDE: GEOLOGY IN WESTERN CANADA/TERRANES EN COLLISION: LA GÉOLOGIE DE L'OUEST DU CANADA. This video, based on a book of the same name by Chris Yorath, is the fascinating story of continental drift, and the birth of the mountains and volcanoes in western Canada.