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Badlands Small Group Guided Tour: Calgary to Drumheller Dinosaurs

Q: Where does this tour start?

This tour starts at: Airport Pickup - at the Tim Hortons Restaurant at this location. Vehicle will be here at approximately 08:50 am for pickup. Vehicle description will be provided to all travelers..

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Overview

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 and Dinosaur Trail's dramatic scenery. 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. Marvel at Wayne's Fossil World curated collection. Your journey culminates at Horseshoe Canyon, with stripes 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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What's Included

✓ Included

Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Royal Tyrrell Museum (Admission Ticket)
World's Largest Dinosaur (Admission Ticket for Climb)
Wayne's Fossil World

✗ Not Included

Gratuities
Meals

Itinerary

Stop 1

(Summer and Winter) Marvel at and climb up to the mouth of the colossal 86-foot Tyrannosaurus rex statue for iconic photos, Drumheller's most famous attraction towering over the valley. An essential stop showcasing why Drumheller is Canada's Dinosaur Capital.

Stop 2

(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. Stop includes time for lunch at the cafeteria.

Stop 3

(Optional - Summer and Winter) Roadside view of the World's Largest Little Church that seats 6 people.

Stop 4

(Optional - Summer and Winter) 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.

Stop 5

(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.

Stop 6

(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.

Stop 7

(Summer Only) Step into Wayne Marshall's fascinating curator's collection of 25,000 fossils, and his namesake raptor! Explore an incredible collection of real dinosaur fossils, bones, and badlands artifacts.

Stop 8

(Optional - Summer and Winter) Cruise through the scenic route through the ghost town Wayne, AB, crossing all 11 historic bridges along the Rosebud River. The tour does not stop in Wayne or The Last Chance Saloon

Stop 9

(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.

Meeting & End Point

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Meeting Point

Airport Pickup - at the Tim Hortons Restaurant at this location. Vehicle will be here at approximately 08:50 am for pickup. Vehicle description will be provided to all travelers.

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End Point

Airport Pickup - at the Tim Hortons Restaurant at this location. Vehicle will be here at approximately 08:50 am for pickup. Vehicle description will be provided to all travelers.