Step Back In Time in Canadian Badlands

Visit the Canadian Badlands and Drumheller area known as the "Dinosaur Capital of the World".

Start the tour in Calgary with the first stop near Drumheller to explore fossil sites, walk through unique Hoodoos landscapes, and delve into the area's rich history.

Having lunch in "The Last Chance Saloon" is a must. A hundred years ago for some coal miners who did not pay for it...it was the last lunch.

Visit the Royal Tyrrell Museum of Paleontology and pray (if you wish) in the smallest church in Alberta.

Cross the Red Deer river by ferry on its way back to Calgary. 

Tour Itineraries:

1. Willow Creek Hoodoos are among Alberta's most popular and widely-recognized geological formations of the Canadian Badlands landscape within the area between Drumheller and East Coulee.

2. "11 Bridges to Wayne" in the Drumheller area holds a Guinness World Record for the most bridges found within the shortest distance. You'll cross 11 one-lane metal bridges over the Rosebud River within a 6-kilometer stretch.

3. Lunch in the ghost town of Wayne at the legendary "The Last Chance Saloon." Favorite tales about the saloon include the time a bartender fired a few warning shots at customers who refused to pay for their drinks; those bullet holes are now framed on the wall.

4. The Royal Tyrrell Museum of Paleontology is located in Drumheller and is a world-renowned dinosaur museum. It houses one of the world's largest collections of dinosaur skeletons and offers various interactive exhibits and programs. Drumheller is also known as the "Dinosaur Capital of the World".

Stop: 1-2 hours - admission NOT included

5. With a capacity of six people, Drumheller's Little Church puts a new spin on the old nursery rhyme. But while it's a small church, it has loads of charm and a big appeal. The church also has a rich story. It was built in 1958 by a local contractor in cooperation with the ministerial association. 

Stop: 15 minutes - admission included

6. Horseshoe Canyon is a U-shaped canyon in the Canadian Badlands that is located 2,000 km far from the Grand Canyon in the United States.

Stop: 15 minutes - admission included

7. Bleriot Ferry is a great way to cross the Red Deer River. This is a traditional cable ferry so it’s a slow and steady trip. Very enjoyable ride across the short distance

Stop: 15 minutes - admission included

8. Orkney Viewpoint offers stunning views of the Red Deer River Valley.

Stop: 15 minutes - admission included