. Discovery. Science. DISCOVERY 243 for petroleum without regard for anything more than doubtful surface indications. In Albert County, oil- shale deposits have been investigated which have yielded up to fifty gallons of oil per ton on distillation ; these deposits have been sur\-eyed in several areas within this region, with promising results. In Quebec, on the other hand, the results of exploration have proved unsatisfactory, both for oil and gas. One field (that of Gaspe) has yielded oil, but only in small amount, and the possibility of extensive supply is remote. The Geological Survey defi
. Discovery. Science. DISCOVERY 243 for petroleum without regard for anything more than doubtful surface indications. In Albert County, oil- shale deposits have been investigated which have yielded up to fifty gallons of oil per ton on distillation ; these deposits have been sur\-eyed in several areas within this region, with promising results. In Quebec, on the other hand, the results of exploration have proved unsatisfactory, both for oil and gas. One field (that of Gaspe) has yielded oil, but only in small amount, and the possibility of extensive supply is remote. The Geological Survey definitely advised against any further drilling within the province (1915), though this opinion has not met with general credence. In Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfound- land, bituminous shale deposits occur which have of late received attention ; those of Nova Scotia are said to be as important as those of Scotland, and richer in hydrocarbon content. The Western Canadian fields embrace certain regions in the Yukon and North-west Territories, Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and British Columbia, of which the Province of Alberta and the Mackenzie Territory seem to offer the best chances of future success. Prospecting in these areas has in the past been rather of a speculative nature, but with the increased data to hand furnished by the admirable work of the Canadian Geological Surveys, coupled with the experience already gained from some of the more promising ventures, future operations should meet with a considerable amount of success. The oil potentialities of the West Indies have long been regarded as favourable, and of the five islands which have recently received attention in this respect, Trinidad and Barbados have both justified the initial work carried out. The Barbados petroleum deposits are much less important than those of Trinidad at the present juncture ; they are mainly confined to the Scotland region of the island, where the oil is associated with Miocen
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