Guided Drumheller Tour: Calgary to Dinosaur Badlands & Hoodoos Discount Tickets

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Overview

Step back 75 million years on this full-day small-group Badlands tour from Calgary. In just 90 minutes, you'll trade the city skyline for dramatic canyon landscapes carved by ancient seas and wind. Stand atop the Largest Dinosaur for sweeping valley views. Explore the Royal Tyrrell Museum's paleontology collection — the richest fossil displays anywhere. Pause at the Little Church and Horse Thief Canyon on Dinosaur Trail for vivid and fascinating imagery. Walk the Rosedale Suspension Bridge, photograph the Striking Hoodoo Rock Formations, and go on a canyon frive on 11 bridges to Wayne. Finally soak in the layered walls of Horseshoe Canyon — each stripe a chapter of Earth's history. Small groups mean personal attention and real conversation. Your tour guide brings the geology discoveries to life, with time for questions, photos, and stops. Perfect for families, photographers, and curious minds. Drumheller is one of Canada's most remarkable natural destinations. Book your spot today.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

08:50 am approx - Airport Pickup - The location is '10125 19 Street NE, T3J3P9'. Opposite of the road from Hampton Inn Hotel. Pickup is at the Tim Hortons Cafe at this location. Vehicle and Seat description and will be provided to all travelers one day before travel.

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Itinerary

1. World's Largest Dinosaur
(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.
Duration: 20 mins
2. Royal Tyrrell Museum
(Summer and Winter) Royal Tyrrell Museum of Paleontology is a World-class paleontological museum, with amazingly detailed exhibits that bring prehistoric eras to life. Stop includes time for lunch at the cafeteria. You have the option to visit for 2 hours and do the next 2 stops or visit only museum for 3 hours.
Duration: 120 mins
3. Drumheller's Little Church
(Summer and Winter) Roadside view of the World's Largest Little Church that seats 6 people.
Duration: 10 mins
4. Horsethief Canyon
(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.
Duration: 20 mins
5. The Hoodoos
(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.
Duration: 30 mins
6. Rosedale Suspension Bridge
(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.
Duration: 15 mins
7. (Optional - Summer Only) Step into Wayne Marshall's fascinating curator's collection of fossils built over 50 years, and his namesake raptor! Explore incredible dinosaur fossils, and badlands artifacts and also let Wayne let tell all about fibding them.
Duration: 30 mins
8. Eleventh Bridge of Wayne
(Summer and Winter) Cruise through the scenic route through the ghost town of Wayne, AB, crossing all 11 historic bridges along the Rosebud River. Learn about the history of this once mining town and about geology in the Badlands. The tour does not stop at The Last Chance Saloon.
9. Welcome to Drumheller Sign
(Summer and Winter) Stop briefly at the "Welcome to Drumheller" sign, marking your entry into Canada's Dinosaur Capital. Featuring a charming dinosaur emblem, it's a fun, quick photo opportunity before exploring the Badlands. Capture the moment with friends or family as you officially arrive in this prehistoric, fossil-rich corner of Alberta.
Duration: 10 mins
10. Horseshoe Canyon
(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.
Duration: 20 mins

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Cancellation Policy

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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

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

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