Eastern Region

Discovery UNESCO Global Geopark - Puffin Colony and Root Cellars

Elliston and the surrounding area highlights how the region’s geologic past greatly defines the landscapes we see, how people live, and the ecological uses of the land. Visit the Puffin Colony and Root Cellars geosite in Elliston, the "Root Cellar Capital of the World," and one of North America's best spots for viewing Atlantic puffins up close! Walk the scenic footpath to breathtaking cliffside vistas where thousands of puffins nest from May to September and explore root cellars along the way!