Spend a day exploring Alberta’s Badlands on a guided loop that pairs the Royal Tyrrell Museum with Horseshoe Canyon, hoodoos, Wayne Ghost Town and the World’s Biggest T‑Rex. This accessible, storytelling-driven tour combines fossil exhibits, short hikes and local history.
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A dry wind moves like a storyteller through the badlands as the tour arrives on Drumheller’s rim—red and ochre cliffs cutting into prairie, the Red Deer River daring you to peer over the edge. Guests step down from the minivan into open sky, dinosaur silhouettes and hoodoos standing like stage props against the horizon.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
6 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; requires moderate mobility for short hikes, stairs, and uneven trails
Wildlife
History
Drumheller’s landscape records shallow inland sea deposits rich in Cretaceous fossils; the town later grew around coal mines that powered early-20th-century Alberta.
Conservation
Erosion and fossil theft are ongoing concerns—stay on marked trails, don’t remove rocks, and support the museum’s research and local stewardship efforts.
Reserve your spot on the Ultimate Drumheller Experience; Dinosaurs Canyons and Ghost Towns today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Bring sun protection
Badlands sun is strong and shade is scarce—wide-brim hat and SPF 30+ recommended.
Sturdy footwear required
Trails include loose gravel and short rock scrambles—closed-toe shoes with grip improve comfort.
Hydrate and pace yourself
Carry at least 1 litre of water for the morning and another for the afternoon; take advantage of guided stops.
Respect fossil sites
Do not touch or remove rocks—report any potential finds to museum staff or guides to protect scientific value.
Sturdy day hiking shoes
Provides traction on gravel, hoodoo trails and uneven lookout approaches.
Sun hat and sunglasses
Protects against intense prairie sun during open ridge viewpoints.
summer
Reusable water bottle (1–2 L)
Keeps you hydrated between stops—refill where available in town.
Light windproof layer
Wind can be cool near the river and at ridge overlooks, especially in mornings and evenings.
spring