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Explore Alberta's iconic Badlands on the ultimate Drumheller tour from Calgary! This full-day dinosaur adventure combines breathtaking natural wonders with world-class attractions just 90 minutes from Calgary.
Visit the Royal Tyrrell Museum featuring incredible paleontology displays. Marvel at Horsethief Canyon's dramatic scenery and Dinosaur Trail. Climb the World's Largest Dinosaur for unforgettable photos and panoramic valley views. Experience the stunning erosion of Hoodoo formations —and cross Rosedale Suspension Bridge. Your journey culminates at Horseshoe Canyon, with striped canyon revealing eons of Earth's history.
Book your Drumheller Badlands tour today—Alberta's top-rated dinosaur and geology adventure! Expert guides provide fascinating insights into geology, dinosaur discoveries, and badlands history on scenic sightseeing tour. Perfect for families, photographers, and nature lovers seeking an unforgettable Calgary day trip.
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Meeting and pickup
Itinerary
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(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 30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
(Pass by)
(Summer and Winter) Roadside view of the World's Largest Little Church that seats 6 people.
Admission ticket free -
2
(Summer only) Stand at the canyon's edge and witness a breathtaking panorama of deeply carved badlands stretching endlessly before you. Horsethief Canyon showcases dramatic erosion patterns, vibrant earth-toned layers, and sweeping Wild West views.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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(Summer and Winter) Marvel at the colossal 86-foot Tyrannosaurus rex statue, Drumheller's most famous attraction towering over the valley. For those unable to climb inside, enjoy excellent photo opportunities at the nearby 3rd Avenue and Centre Street intersection, featuring colorful dinosaur statues perfect for memorable snapshots. An essential stop showcasing why Drumheller is Canada's Dinosaur Capital.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
(Pass by)
(Summer and Winter) Experience a unique driving adventure through the ghost town of Wayne, crossing 11 historic bridges along a winding valley road. This picturesque route showcases dramatic badlands scenery, the Red Deer River, and remnants of a once-thriving coal mining community. The narrow bridges and canyon views make this a memorable photographic journey through Alberta's industrial past.
Admission ticket free -
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(Summer and Winter) Cross the historic Rosedale Suspension Bridge, swaying 117 meters long over the Red Deer River Valley. This thrilling pedestrian walkway offers breathtaking panoramic views of layered badlands, and abandoned coal mining ruins. Feel the exhilarating bounce beneath your feet and walk the short trail on the other side while capturing unforgettable photos of Drumheller's dramatic landscape.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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(Summer and Winter) Wander among towering hoodoos on this accessible interpretive trail, where eons old rock formations create an otherworldly landscape. Touch ancient sedimentary layers, and climb steel staircases for stunning vistas. These iconic mushroom-shaped pillars offer incredible photo opportunities.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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(Summer and Winter) Marvel at Canada's last standing wooden coal tipple, a towering 10-story testament to Alberta's mining heritage. This National Historic Site offers striking photo opportunities against the dramatic badlands backdrop. The weathered wooden structure and vintage machinery create a hauntingly beautiful glimpse into early 20th-century industrial life in the Canadian prairies.
10 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
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(Summer and Winter) Witness Horseshoe Canyon's dramatic amphitheater, where striped badlands rise in spectacular curves around you. Sedimentary layers revealing millions of years of geological history and stunning natural formations offers unparalleled photography opportunities, and an immersive journey into Earth's ancient past rarely found elsewhere.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
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- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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- 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.
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