Calgary Canadian Badlands Dinosaur Discovery Tour

Visit the Canadian Badlands and Drumheller area known as the "Dinosaur Capital of the World".
Start the tour in Calgary with the first stop near Drumheller to explore fossil sites, walk through unique Hoodoos landscapes, and delve into the area's rich history.

Having lunch in "The Last Chance Saloon" is a must. A hundred years ago for some coal miners who did not pay for it...it was the last lunch.

Visit the Royal Tyrrell Museum of Paleontology and pray (if you wish) in the smallest church in Alberta. Cross the Red Deer river by ferry and visit an extraordinary ‘Rowleywood’, a rural Alberta ghost town

What's included:

• Private Guide

What to expect:

Duration: between 8 hours and 10 hours

The Hoodoos

Hoodoo Ave, Drumheller, T0J 0Y4

Willow Creek Hoodoos are among Alberta's most popular and widely-recognized geological formations of the Canadian Badlands landscape within the area between Drumheller and East Coulee.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Wayne

Wayne, Alberta, Drumheller

"11 Bridges to Wayne" in the Drumheller area holds a Guinness World Record for the most bridges found within the shortest distance. You'll cross 11 one-lane metal bridges over the Rosebud River within a 6-kilometer stretch.
Lunch in the ghost town of Wayne at the legendary "The Last Chance Saloon." Favorite tales about the saloon include the time a bartender fired a few warning shots at customers who refused to pay for their drinks; those bullet holes are now framed on the wall.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Royal Tyrrell Museum

1500 N Dinosaur Trl, Midland Provincial Park, Drumheller, T0J 0Y0

Set in the rugged Alberta badlands, the Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology displays one of the world's largest collections of dinosaurs. With ever-changing exhibits and self-guided experiences year-round, there is always something new to discover

2 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included

The Little Church

Murray Hill Rd, Drumheller, AB T0J 2V0, Canada

With a capacity of six people, Drumheller's Little Church puts a new spin on the old nursery rhyme. But while it's a small church, it has loads of charm and a big appeal. The church also has a rich story. It was built in 1958 by a local contractor in cooperation with the ministerial association.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Horsethief Canyon

Highway 838, Starland County, Drumheller, 221068

This U-shaped canyon is named for thieves who stole horses and hid them here! Is located 2,000 km far from the Grand Canyon in the United States and the current US President would like to have this canyon as his. This most beautiful 9 hole golf course is near the canyon.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Bleriot Ferry

Red Deer River, , Drumheller

Bleriot Ferry is a great way to cross the Red Deer River. This is a traditional cable ferry so it’s a slow and steady trip. Very enjoyable ride across the short distance.

Pass by without stopping

Orkney Viewpoint

Drumheller, T0M 0L0

Orkney Viewpoint offers stunning views of the Red Deer River Valley.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Rowley--Ghost Town

Town of Rowely, Starland County, Rowley

Rowley, Alberta, or ‘Rowleywood’ is an extraordinary preserved rural Alberta ghost town with an official population of 12. This was a bustling Southern Alberta prairie town, with over 500 flourishing residents. But due to the devastating blow of the Great Depression, most residents abandoned the town and the once-thriving crops dried up due to lack of rain, leaving the place desolate and empty of any life. Part of Rowley’s charm is that while locals have spent thousands of dollars fixing up many of the old community’s homes and buildings to reflect the town’s pioneer days, there are still many others left abandoned, and offer ghost towners wonderful photo opportunities .

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included