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Tour price varies by group size, minimum tickets required even if smaller group.
Travel 75 million years back in time — just 90 minutes from Calgary. Towering hoodoos, ancient canyon walls striped with Earth's history, and world-class fossil discoveries await. Whether you're 8 or 80, the Drumheller Badlands delivers wonder at every turn.
The Drumheller Badlands are unlike anywhere else in Canada. Sweeping canyon walls striped with eons of geological history, eerie rock formations rising from the valley floor, and world-renowned dinosaur fossil discoveries that shaped our understanding of prehistoric life.
Visit the Royal Tyrrell Museum, walk the canyon roads, and take in iconic Badlands scenery at every turn — with an expert guide decoding the geology, fossils, and history unfolding around you.
This small-group experience tailors the pace to your group — never rushed, never lost in a crowd. Real conversations, genuine discoveries.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Pickup will be from address provided by the traveler, address should be within the pickup area (circle) for the tour. Vehicle and guide contact details will be sent by best contact to the traveler on the eve of travel, vehicle depends on group size. If the address cannot be accessed by tour vehicle then a nearby spot with easy access will be provided to traveler. Drop-off can be a different location than pickup.
Itinerary
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1Horseshoe Canyon
(Summer and Winter) You'll spend approximately 45 minutes exploring this spectacular badlands formation, with time to descend partway into the canyon on maintained trails for dramatic photos of the striped geological layers.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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(Summer and Winter) Explore the Dinosaur Trails mesmerizing badlands view and gaze at the Large Drumheller Valley from Horsethief Canyon Viewpoint
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Royal Tyrrell Museum
(Summer and Winter) Royal Tyrrell Museum of Paleontology is a World-class paleontological museum, with over 130,000 fossils and amazingly detailed exhibits that bring prehistoric eras to life and a small Hoodoos trail.
2 hours • Admission ticket included -
4Last Chance Saloon
(Summer and Winter) Cross eleven road bridges to the ghost town of Wayne. Learn the history of the town and geology facts about the area. Visit the Last Chance Saloon and learn its history.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5The Hoodoos
(Summer and Winter) You'll walk the interpretive trail among these fascinating stone pillars formed by erosion over millions of years. You can explore and photograph these otherworldly formations.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6The Little Church
(Summer and Winter) Visit the World's Largest Little Church in Drumheller that can only seat 6 people.
10 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
7World's Largest Dinosaur
(Summer and Winter) You'll climb 106 stairs inside this 86-foot T-Rex for a unique view from its mouth overlooking the entire Drumheller valley.
20 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
8Star Mine Suspension Bridge
(Summer and Winter) Cross the Star Mine Suspension Bridges hanging over Red Deer River in Rosedale Town. Learn the odd history of the creation of the bridge.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infant seat available at additional charge, Booster seats free of charge
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infant seat available at additional charge, Booster seats free of charge
- In case of Weather Canada confirmed extreme events the tour will be cancelled and refunded
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Rating
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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