Travel Drumheller
Travel Drumheller
Dinosaur Capital of the World and heart of the Canadian Badlands.
October 20th, 2023
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Uncover Wonder in the Badlands
Located in Alberta's Badlands, the Drumheller Valley is best known for its diverse and unique topography. Made up of mostly barren terrain that includes grasslands, hoodoos, canyons and coulees, the area provides a vast landscape for locals and visitors to explore. Best known as the home of the Royal Tyrrell Museum, a world-class facility dedicated to the study of Drumheller's early residents, the dinosaurs. Visitors to the museum can explore hundreds of preserved fossils and revel in the interactive displays and exhibits. Or perhaps you would rather enjoy a challenging day on a links golf course amongst the rugged terrain.
Why Go
Located in the Canadian Badlands, the Drumheller Valley is best known for its diverse and unique topography. Its desert-like terrain of grasslands, hoodoos, canyons and coulees, provides a landscape like no other for locals and visitors to explore. Best known for the Royal Tyrrell Museum, a world-class facility dedicated to the study of Drumheller's early residents, the dinosaurs; Drumheller is also home to Canada's largest outdoor stage at the Badlands Amphitheatre and Canada's last remaining wooden tipple at the Atlas Coal Mine. Whilst you are here why not paddle down the Red Deer River or challenge yourself on the links golf course amongst the rugged terrain.
What's Great
Located only 1 hour from Calgary, the drive to Drumheller shows off wonderful prairie and badland landscapes. In town, world-class attractions like the Atlas Coal Mine, and the Royal Tyrrell Museum make this a must-visit spot in Alberta.
Local Tip:
The Atlas Coal Mine is located very close to the iconic Hoodoos and both shouldn't be missed when visiting the Drumheller area.
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