Overview
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Uncover your inner archaeologist as you look for fossils and learn about the prehistoric creatures that roamed the hills and grasslands outside of Alberta's capital. Visit Drumheller on this full-day excursion, explore rugged canyonlands, and get-up close looks at monolothic hoodoo rock formations.
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Traffic Accident Insurance (10M liability)
Goods and Services Tax (GST)
Royal Tyrrell Museum Admission
In-vehicle air conditioning
Bilingual Tour Guide Service
Gratuities
Lunch
Personal expense and travel insurance
Specific Hotel Pick up (we meet all travelers at a meeting point)
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Departure Time 08:00AM. Please wait at the hotel lobby and our tour guide will come in and greet you.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Good to know
Please note that due to travel length and tour arrangement, we do not offer specific hotel pick up. We meet all travelers at a meeting location - Coast Calgary Downtown Hotel & Suites by APA (610 4 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2P 0K1)
What to expect
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Horseshoe Canyon
30 min
A glacier-carved "U" surrounded by golden prairie, the aptly named Horseshoe Canyon is a dramatic introduction to the badlands.
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Royal Tyrrell Museum
2 hours
Features ten signature galleries devoted to paleontology, with 40 dinosaur skeletons with more than 110000 fossil specimens. (Optional)
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Drumheller's Little Church
20 min
This church was first erected by local contractor Trygve Seland, in cooperation with the ministerial Association in 1968 and was reconstructed by inmates of the Drumheller Institution in 1991. It was designed as a place of worship and mediation and not just a tourist attraction.
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The Hoodoos
30 min
The Drumheller hoodoos are internationally recognized icons of the Alberta badlands. Composed of sand and clay from the Horseshoe Canyon Formation, the solid, strong capstones protect the softer, underlying base creating their unique mushroom-like shape.
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Drumheller Visitor Information Centre
20 min
Located at the base of the World's Largest Dinosaur, the Drumheller Visitor Information Centre is open year-round to meet all of your traveling needs.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (America/Edmonton).
Additional Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Drumheller (Dinosaur Valley) & Horseshoe Canyon 1-Day Tour
Can I cancel Drumheller (Dinosaur Valley) & Horseshoe Canyon 1-Day Tour for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 8 hours.
Where does it start?
Departure Time 08:00AM. Please wait at the hotel lobby and our tour guide will come in and greet you.
What's included?
- Traffic Accident Insurance (10M liability)
- Goods and Services Tax (GST)
- Royal Tyrrell Museum Admission
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Bilingual Tour Guide Service
- Gratuities
What's not included?
- Lunch
- Personal expense and travel insurance
- Specific Hotel Pick up (we meet all travelers at a meeting point)
Which places does it visit?
It visits Horseshoe Canyon, Royal Tyrrell Museum, Drumheller's Little Church, The Hoodoos, Drumheller Visitor Information Centre.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in Chinese, English.
What fitness level is needed?
It is suitable for all physical fitness levels.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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