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Explore Alberta’s Badlands on a private full‑day tour featuring Horseshoe Canyon, the Royal Tyrrell Museum, Drumheller hoodoos and the Star Mine Suspension Bridge. Ideal for photographers, families and anyone curious about fossils and badland geology.
Explore Alberta’s Badlands on a private full‑day tour featuring Horseshoe Canyon, the Royal Tyrrell Museum, Drumheller hoodoos and the Star Mine Suspension Bridge. Ideal for photographers, families and anyone curious about fossils and badland geology.
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Operated by Alberta Exploration Tours · Drumheller, Alberta
You pull away from Calgary’s city grid and the air thins into the dry, wind-swept openness of Alberta’s Badlands. Within an hour the road drops into honey‑colored ravines; Horseshoe Canyon opens like a raw jaw of layered sandstone and shale, its rim giving a panoramic sweep that rewards early light and steady footing.
easy.
8–9 hours.
Suitable for people in average physical condition; involves short, easy hikes and standing during museum visits.
No—admission to the Royal Tyrrell Museum is typically not included; check the tour details and book timed tickets in advance.
Yes—the private tour offers personalized transport from your pickup point within the pickup area noted at booking.
Yes—the itinerary is rated easy and can be tailored for pace; however, some short uneven walks and steps at viewpoints are required.
For a full refund cancel at least 24 hours before departure; same‑day cancellations are generally non‑refundable.
Drumheller grew around coal mining in the early 1900s; fossil discoveries in the area later established the Royal Tyrrell Museum and international paleontology interest.
The Badlands are sensitive to erosion and foot traffic—stick to marked trails, pack out trash, and avoid climbing fragile hoodoos to protect geological features.
Alberta Exploration Tours operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
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