Dinosaur Trails & Fossil Hunting Spots
From the Badlands Journal
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must-visit for anyone who loves, dinosaurs, onr of the Valleys Best Kept Secrets.
Barney’s Adventure Park is where Drumheller’s fascinating coal mining and agricultural stories come alive through a mix of fun, interactive activities. Here, it’s all about having a blast while soaking in a bit of history.
At Barney’s, every visit is a new adventure. Whether you’re here to experience the thrill of our adventure courses or to enjoy a day out with family among sunflowers and pumpkins, you’re in for a day full of laughter and learning. Barney’s offers a unique day out for everyone, making it the perfect place to create lasting memories.
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After a day of adventure, unwind in downtown Drumheller, grab an amazing meal, and soak in the Badlands vibe.
Drumheller might not have SkipTheDishes or DoorDash, but what we do have is JJ’s Deliveries—your go-to for everything you need, right to your door.
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No matter when you visit, there’s always something happening in Drumheller. This town knows how to put on an event, and whether you’re into live performances, endurance races, or community celebrations, you’ll find something that makes your trip even more special. The Canadian Badlands Passion Play is one of the most incredible outdoor theatre experiences you’ll ever see. Held in a natural amphitheater surrounded by the Badlands, it’s a performance that will leave you in awe.
Cyclists from all over Canada come for the Gran Fondo Badlands, an annual race through some of the most dramatic landscapes in the country. If you’re a runner, the Dinosaur Valley Half Marathon is an unforgettable challenge, taking you through one of the most scenic racecourses in Alberta.
Drumheller’s events are big, exciting, and totally unique. If you want to experience the town at its liveliest, plan your trip around one of these incredible gatherings. After all, life’s too short for half-hearted getaways!
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Iconic Landmarks
Drumheller welcomes explorers with open arms—stunning hoodoos, deep canyons, and fossils waiting to be discovered. This is a place where history isn’t trapped behind glass—it’s beneath your feet, waiting to be uncovered.
Outside, the adventure only gets bigger. Hike through the Badlands’ most breathtaking canyons, where landscapes stretch for Kilometers, shaped by time and nature.
Drumheller stands among Alberta’s top adventure destinations, drawing visitors from around the world & there’s nowhere else quite like it.
There’s no place in Canada quite like Drumheller. With fossils beneath your feet and a world-class museum dedicated to prehistoric giants, the adventure begins the moment you arrive.
Marvel at the Royal Tyrrell Museum, Walk through towering exhibits of prehistoric creatures, explore hands-on displays, and step back in time to when dinosaurs ruled the land.
Beyond the museum, Drumheller’s Badlands terrain reveals ancient landscapes shaped by time. Explore, where breathtaking rock formations and scenic hiking trails offer views you won’t find anywhere else.
Royal Tyrrell Museum
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World Dinosaur Capital
Drumheller isn’t just another Alberta town—it’s the most exciting place in the province. If you’re here, you’re stepping into a world unlike any other. The Royal Tyrrell Museum is world-famous, and for good reason. Inside, you’ll find one of the largest collections of dinosaur fossils on Earth, displayed in towering exhibits that bring prehistoric creatures back to life.
Drumheller is home to the World’s Largest Dinosaur, an 86-foot-tall T-Rex that you can actually climb inside. Stand in its mouth and take in a panoramic view of the town and the Badlands beyond. This is a must-visit, the kind of thing you’ll talk about for years.
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Pet-Friendly Family Adventures
The adventure don’t stop at the museum doors. Drumheller is perfect for families—and yes, even your pets!
Drumheller is a living fossil site, with real dinosaur discoveries still being made to this day. You’re walking where T-Rex and Triceratops once roamed, exploring landscapes that have been millions of years in the making.
Visit Little Church, a tiny but iconic six-seat church in the heart of the Badlands or camp under the stars at one of Drumheller’s scenic campgrounds, surrounded by million-year-old rock formations.
With sweeping views of the Badlands these are the kinds of places that make you stop and say, “Wow.”
Outdoor enthusiasts can hike scenic trails
Take a quick spin or get out your D20. We have 20 adventures at your fingertips and 4 cataclysms
1 - 7 Free Adventures
Meaning: Whoosh - 20 ft High Mud Wall Things get messy! Get To Higher Ground, Cross the Rosedale Suspension bridge (8km) to Escape if you dare!
8 - 11 Affordable Adventures
Meaning: BOOM — chaos!
Use that fiery cleansing energy to clean, reset, or do a burst of good. Pick up litter, or recycle, Drumheller Doesn't Clean itself.
"Not the Mama"
Meaning: it couldn't have gone any better. Choose what ever adventure your into, the world is your Raptor egg
12 - 24 Paid Thrills
Meaning: Roar — the Next Thing you know you are running from the Ghostbusters. You're extinct… for now. Head Down to the Munchie Machine, (1.1km) eat & hydrate, Your still in this Just inside the belly of the beast.
Meaning: The universe glitched. Go back to East Coulee School Museum and step into the 1930s. When your finished you come... Back to the future
From the Badlands Journal
Drumheller is the ultimate road trip destination—just 1.5 hours from Calgary, Red Deer, and Edmonton. No matter where you’re coming from, adventure is closer than you think!
Plan the perfect weekend getaway or an extended vacation—either way, you’ll never run out of things to do.
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Drumheller isn’t just another stop on the map. It’s a place that stays with you long after you’ve left. This is where history comes to life, where adventure is around every corner, and where every moment is unforgettable and it all starts at, ThingsToDoInDrumheller.ca
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