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Badlands Guided Small Group Tour: Calgary to Drumheller Dinosaurs

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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.

What to Expect

Shared tour (max 12)
8 stops
9 places
8 hrs – 10 hrs

Stop at: World's Largest Dinosaur

20 min Admission included

(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 at: Royal Tyrrell Museum

180 min Admission included

(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 at: Drumheller's Little Church

10 min

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

Stop at: Horsethief Canyon

15 min

(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 at: The Hoodoos

30 min

(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 at: Rosedale Suspension Bridge

15 min

(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 at: Wayne's Fossil World

30 min Admission included

(Optional - 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.

Pass by: 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 ghost town and the mining history of Drumheller. The tour does not stop at The Last Chance Saloon.

Stop at: Horseshoe Canyon

20 min

(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.

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

Meeting And Pickup

Start time:

8:30 AM

Additional Info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the start time, the amount paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience's local time.

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