Drumheller
Canada · Alberta · 678 m
Description
Drumheller in the province of Alberta lies in the heart of the Canadian Badlands and is known for its striking hoodoos, deep canyons, and spectacular erosion shaped landscapes along the Red Deer River. Home to the renowned Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology, the town is one of the world’s leading centers for dinosaur research and palaeontology. Drumheller combines fascinating geological history with unique natural scenery, from prehistoric fossils and dramatic rock formations to scenic hiking trails and viewpoints across the Alberta Badlands.
Length of stay
Recommended length of stay: 1 to 3 days (optimal 2 days)
Travel season
Best time to visit: June – August
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- Nov
- Dec
Highlights
- Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology
- Hoodoos
- Dinosaur Trail
- World's Largest Dinosaur
- Horseshoe Canyon
- Midland Provincial Park
- Fossil Safari Tours
- Atlas Coal Mine National Historic Site
- Star Mine Suspension Bridge
- Bleriot Ferry
- Little Church
- Orkney Viewpoint
- Newcastle Beach
- Badlands Interpretive Trail
- Red Deer River
- Dinosaur Valley Golf Course
- East Coulee School Museum
- Last Chance Saloon
- Wayne
- 11 Bridges to Wayne
- Dinosaur Provincial Park(Day trip)
- The Coulee Viewpoint(Day trip)
Getting there
- Airports:
- YYC
- Seaport:
- Reachable by ship or ferry