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Begin your journey from Calgary with a scenic drive across the prairies into the heart of the Canadian Badlands. Your first stop is Horseshoe Canyon, a dramatic valley with sweeping views and hiking trails. Continue to the Royal Tyrrell Museum, home to one of the world’s largest dinosaur fossil displays and an interpretive trail through the Badlands. Stop at the charming Little Church before heading into Drumheller to see the World’s Largest Dinosaur, where you can climb to the top for panoramic views. Enjoy lunch in town before visiting the Hoodoos, striking rock formations shaped over millions of years, and the nearby Star Mine Suspension Bridge, offering both history and scenery. With extra time, explore the Atlas Coal Mine National Historic Site for a glimpse into Alberta’s coal mining past. After a day of dinosaurs, hoodoos, and Badlands history, relax on the drive back to Calgary, catching a stunning prairie sunset to end your adventure.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
You will be picked up in a Van or SUV, depending on the number of guests traveling that day. Please be ready at your pickup location 5 minutes before the scheduled time: Delta Hotels Calgary Downtown 209 4 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2G 0C6 Pickup Time: 8:25 AM Please wait across the street from the main hotel entrance at the designated passenger pickup area. Hyatt Regency Calgary 700 Centre St S, Calgary, AB T2G 5P6 Pickup Time: 8:30 AM Please wait outside the main hotel entrance at the designated passenger pickup area. Holiday Inn & Suites Calgary Airport North by IHG 20 Freeport Pl NE, Calgary, AB T3J 0T6, Canada Pickup Time : 9 AM Please wait outside the main hotel entrance at the designated passenger pickup area. Pickup Point. If you're driving to the pickup location, both private and street parking options are available nearby.
Itinerary
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Horseshoe Canyon, just outside Drumheller, is a breathtaking U-shaped valley that offers sweeping views of the Canadian Badlands. Visitors can enjoy short hikes along marked trails, capture stunning photos of the layered rock formations, and take in the unique landscape shaped by millions of years of history.
40 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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The Royal Tyrrell Museum in Drumheller is Canada’s premier dinosaur museum, showcasing one of the world’s largest displays of fossils. Visitors can explore impressive galleries featuring complete dinosaur skeletons, interactive exhibits, and hands-on activities that bring prehistoric life to reality, making it a must-visit for all ages.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included -
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The World’s Largest Dinosaur in Drumheller is a massive 26-meter-tall Tyrannosaurus rex that you can actually climb inside. A staircase leads up to the viewing platform in its mouth, where visitors are rewarded with panoramic views of Drumheller and the surrounding Badlands.
20 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
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The Atlas Coal Mine National Historic Site in East Coulee is one of Canada’s best-preserved coal mining sites and a fascinating glimpse into the region’s industrial past. Visitors can tour the last wooden tipple in the country, explore underground tunnels, ride the coal train, and learn the stories of miners who helped shape the Badlands’ history. Please Note : Please note that the Coal Mine is now closed for the season. We have added an additional stop at the Last Chance Saloon instead.
45 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
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You'll cross this historic swinging pedestrian bridge that once served local coal miners, offering unique views of the Red Deer River valley.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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ChatGPT said: The Hoodoos near Drumheller are striking sandstone pillars topped with hard rock caps, formed over millions of years by wind and water erosion. These unique natural formations are a must-see landmark of the Canadian Badlands, offering visitors a chance to walk among them, capture stunning photos, and experience the region’s rich geological history up close.
40 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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The Last Chance Saloon in Drumheller is a historic bar and restaurant located in the ghost town of Wayne. It offers classic western charm, great food, and a glimpse into Alberta’s wild past — a must-stop on your Drumheller adventure!
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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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.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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