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CSPG17FT Geology of the Athabasca Oil Sands


This three-day field excursion to the Fort McMurray area provides an excellent opportunity to observe the geology of the Athabasca Oil Sands, as well as the engineering and mining technology related to recovery of the bitumen. Numerous outcrops along the Athabasca, Christina and Steepbank Rivers will be visited by high speed jet boat and helicopter.

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Murray Gingras

Leader: Murray Gingras & Mike Ranger
Dates: May 17-19, 2010
Max Attendance: 18 participants
Trip/Course Fee: Pre-early bird: $2655, post-early bird: $2950 (Trip begins and ends in Ft. McMurray - airfare not included)