Day of Dinosaurs & Hoodoos: Calgary to Drumheller Badlands Tour
A full day through vast spans of geology, from canyon to museum to stone pillars carved by wind.
This eight to nine hour guided tour from Calgary takes you through the Canadian Badlands to Drumheller, visiting Horseshoe Canyon's rock formations, the Royal Tyrrell Museum's dinosaur fossil collection, the world's largest dinosaur sculpture, the Hoodoos sandstone pillars, and the historic Rosedale Suspension Bridge. Museum entry and a live English-speaking guide are included. You choose airport or downtown pickup. Lunch is on your own in Drumheller or at the museum.
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Step-by-step itinerary
Explore Drumheller Badlands and Dinosaur Sites
- Visit Horseshoe Canyon viewpoints
- See the world's largest man-made dinosaur
- Tour Royal Tyrrell Museum exhibits
- View the smallest church in the world
- Marvel at the Hoodoos rock formations
- Walk across historic Rosedale Suspension Bridge
The experience
The day starts with a drive from Calgary to Horseshoe Canyon, where you walk among rock formations shaped over millions of years. The canyon's layered walls tell the geological story of the badlands before you reach the Royal Tyrrell Museum in Drumheller, one of the world's largest collections of dinosaur fossils. The museum's interactive exhibits let you move through prehistoric life on your own pace, and the building sits near the world's largest dinosaur sculpture: a landmark visible across the valley. Most travelers spend two to three hours here, then break for lunch in town or grab something at the museum café.
After the museum, the tour moves to the Hoodoos, towering sandstone pillars that rise from the badlands floor like a natural sculpture garden. Wind and water carved these formations over millions of years, and the landscape shifts color through the afternoon light. The Rosedale Suspension Bridge comes next: a 1931 structure originally built for coal miners, now a viewpoint over the Red Deer River and the surrounding badlands. The bridge is short enough to cross on foot, and the views back across the valley frame the day's journey through geology and human history.
The tour also includes a stop at Wayne, a former mining town that has become a quiet ghost town attraction with Wild West character. Transportation between Calgary and all stops is included, along with bottled water throughout the day. Your guide handles the route and timing, which means the eight to nine hours accounts for both the driving and the time at each site. You can arrange pickup from either the airport area or downtown Calgary depending on where you're staying.
What’s included
- Royal Tyrrell Museum entry.
- a live English-speaking guide.
- bottled water throughout the day.
- transportation from Calgary to all stops including Horseshoe Canyon, the world's largest dinosaur sculpture, the Hoodoos, Rosedale Suspension Bridge, and Wayne ghost town.
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Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want the badlands' major sites (fossils, geology, and history) in a single day without arranging transport or museum tickets yourself. The fixed route and included guide mean the eight hours hold together without you building the itinerary, and the drive from Calgary is handled so you can focus on what you're seeing.
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Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (1 to 10 years).
What happens if it rains?
It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.
What is the Royal Tyrrell Museum and what will I see there?
The Royal Tyrrell Museum in Drumheller holds one of the world's largest collections of dinosaur fossils and interactive exhibits about prehistoric life. Entry is included in the tour, and you'll have time to explore the displays at your own pace. Most visitors spend two to three hours inside.
What are the Hoodoos and why are they worth seeing?
The Hoodoos are towering sandstone pillars in the badlands near Drumheller, carved by wind and water over millions of years. They create a surreal landscape that changes color through the day and are a major photography destination in the Canadian Badlands.
Is lunch included in the tour?
Lunch is not included, but you'll have time to eat in Drumheller town or at the museum café during the museum visit. The tour allows flexibility for where and what you choose.
How much of the eight to nine hours is driving versus time at the sites?
The eight to nine hour total includes both the round-trip drive from Calgary and the time spent at each stop. Most of the remaining time after site visits goes to the road between Calgary and the badlands.
Will a professional photographer be part of the tour?
Professional photography is available as an add-on option at checkout. It is not included in the standard tour. You can arrange it when you select your pickup location and booking details.
Day of Dinosaurs & Hoodoos: Calgary to Drumheller Badlands Tour
8h–9h · EN
from CA$ 134 per person
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