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Spend a full day exploring Alberta’s badlands: world-class fossils at the Royal Tyrrell Museum, otherworldly hoodoos, the Badlands Amphitheatre and panoramic Horseshoe Canyon. This accessible tour packs geology, paleontology and photo ops into an 8–9 hour day trip from Calgary.
Spend a full day exploring Alberta’s badlands: world-class fossils at the Royal Tyrrell Museum, otherworldly hoodoos, the Badlands Amphitheatre and panoramic Horseshoe Canyon. This accessible tour packs geology, paleontology and photo ops into an 8–9 hour day trip from Calgary.
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You step out of the climate-controlled van and the badlands push back: bleached clay ridges and wind-sculpted pillars stretch toward a wide prairie sky. The air feels dry and sharp; gulls wheel above the Red Deer River, and the World's Largest Dinosaur watches over a town that grew around fossils and railways.
easy.
8–9 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; involves short walks, stairs, and standing during museum visits.
Expect an 8–9 hour day including travel from Calgary, museum time, and short guided walks at viewpoints.
Yes; this tour includes admission to the Royal Tyrrell Museum as part of the itinerary.
Many hoodoo viewing areas have short, interpretive paths and steel staircases; some sections are stroller-friendly, while others involve uneven footing.
Climbing inside is possible for some visitors, but options vary; there are also excellent photo spots nearby if climbing isn’t suitable.
Drumheller grew as a coal and rail town and later became central to paleontology when rich fossil beds were discovered in the early 20th century, leading to excavations and the Royal Tyrrell Museum.
Erosion is an active process here—stay on marked trails to protect fragile hoodoos and native grasses; local groups promote responsible visitation to minimize footprint.
View Rockies Charters operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
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