Bruce The Mosasaur, Pembina Valley Travel Guide

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Discover Bruce, the world's largest publicly displayed mosasaur, in Morden, Manitoba—a window into the Cretaceous period and ancient marine life.

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Bruce The Mosasaur

Meet Bruce, the Guinness World Record holder as the largest publicly displayed mosasaur, at Morden, Manitoba. This remarkable fossil, discovered in 1974, offers a glimpse into the ancient Western Interior Seaway that once split North America. A must-see for paleontology enthusiasts and curious travelers alike.

A brief summary to Bruce The Mosasaur

Loren Dr, Morden, Manitoba, R6M 1P4, CA
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Hi, I'm Eve. Here are a few practical things to know before exploring Bruce The Mosasaur.

Visit the Canadian Fossil Discovery Centre to see the original Bruce fossil and learn more about mosasaurs and the Western Interior Seaway.
Explore the surrounding Pembina Valley region, known for its natural beauty and outdoor activities like hiking and birdwatching.
Attend the Morden Corn and Apple Festival in late August for a fun, local experience with free corn and apple cider.

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Getting There

Walking

From downtown Morden, Bruce The Mosasaur is easily accessible by foot. Head southeast on Thornhill St, then turn left onto 1st St S, and finally turn left onto Loren Dr. The attraction is located at Loren Dr, Morden, MB R6M 1P4, and should take approximately 20-30 minutes to walk from the center of town. There are sidewalks along the route.
Car

If driving from the center of Morden, head east on Thornhill St toward 7th St. Continue onto 1st St S, then turn left onto Loren Dr. Bruce The Mosasaur will be on your left at Loren Dr, Morden, MB R6M 1P4. Parking is available and free.

Discover more about Bruce The Mosasaur

Bruce the Mosasaur, a Tylosaurus pembinensis, is a world-renowned fossil displayed in Morden, Manitoba. This marine reptile, which lived approximately 80 million years ago during the Late Cretaceous period, measures over 13 meters (43 feet) in length. Bruce is the largest publicly displayed mosasaur in the world, holding the Guinness World Record since 2014.Discovered in 1974 near Thornhill, just west of Morden, Bruce's skeleton was remarkably complete, with 65-70% of the original bones recovered. During Bruce's time, the area was part of the Western Interior Seaway, a vast ocean that split North America in two. This seaway stretched from the Arctic Ocean to the Gulf of Mexico, teeming with diverse marine life. Bruce was a top predator in this environment, feeding on plesiosaurs and ammonites.The Canadian Fossil Discovery Centre commissioned a life-sized replica of Bruce, further enhancing the visitor experience. While the original bones are carefully preserved, the replica provides a stunning visual representation of this ancient creature. Morden has the best marine reptile collection in Canada, making it a significant destination for those interested in paleontology.