2-Day Dinosaur Trail, Canadian Prairies Adventure Tour
Dinosaur Provincial Park, Dino Trail, the Canadian Badlands, and Blackfoot Crossing
You are invited to a very special place, a place of peace and tranquility, a place of spectacular beauty and wonderful wildlife. You are invited to Waterton Lakes National Park. In celebration of the peace and goodwill that exists between Canada and the United States, Glacier National Park, Montana, and Waterton Lakes National Park, Alberta, were joined to form Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park, the first of its kind in the world and in 1995 became a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
Exceptional natural beauty, a special climate, the meeting of mountains and prairie and the significant triple divide watershed (rivers flowing into three oceans) are the Parks distinguishing features. Waterton offers exceptional wildlife viewing and is extraordinarily rich with wildflowers. More than 50% of all wildflowers found in Alberta, including many rare species, bloom in Waterton in the spring and summer. Beargrass is Waterton's showiest plant.
The cozy mountain community, population 55, is surrounded by magnificent scenery and offers all the services visitors will need to make their stay a memorable one. From streetside eateries to gift boutiques, fine art galleries and fine food dining, Waterton townsite is the hub of the Park.
Tour Highlights
Day 1- Sightseeing and informative driving through the majestic Canadian Prairies
- Scenic and informative stops at:
- Horseshoe Canyon for an interpretive talk and photo opportunity
- Royal Tyrrell Museum of Paleontology - a world renowned museum of Earth History and Paleontology
- Drive along North Dinosaur Trail (May - October) with stops at The Little Church, Oil Field Rigs, Bleriot Ferry and Orkney Viewpoint
- Dino 2000 - the world's largest dinosaur
- Star Mine Suspension Bridge - a surviving structure of the booming coal-mining days in the Drumheller valley
- Hoodoos - geological wonders of the Drumheller valley
- Atlas Coal Mine Museum - a deep look into the history and culture of the coal-mining era in the Drumheller valley
- Cross 11 bridges in under 4 miles on the way to the Last Chance Saloon
- Check into overnight accommodation after all stops, in Drumheller
- Sightseeing and informative driving through the majestic Canadian Prairies
- Drive through town of Cluny
- Scenic and informative stops at:
- Siksika (Blackfoot) Nation Reserve - 2nd largest (72,400 ha) in Canada with approximately 6,000 registered members
- Blackfoot Crossing Historical Park Interpretive Centre - see dramatic views of historic Blackfoot Crossing, and learn about First Nation culture/history
- Dinosaur Provincial Park - established as a UNESCO World Heritage Site on October 26th 1979, Dinosaur Provincial Park is one of the most fascinating and diverse landscapes.
- The Dinosaur Provincial Park Visitor Centre - an in depth look at the history of the region, including information, photo opportunities, and samples of fossils and unique geology of the park.
- John Ware's Cabin - a restored, early 20th cabin that was used by John Ware, an African-American cowboy and important figure in Alberta's ranching history
- 2 hour Explorer Bus Tour
- Admission not included
- Availability depends on number of guests willing to partake
- Return to Calgary
Cost, Payment, and What's Included
- Multi-day Tours are private tours, and are priced based on group specifications
- Cost: Get a Quote
- Tour Includes:
- Driver & Tour Guide, up to 10 hours of service/day
- Comfortable and air-conditioned, 7 or 15 passenger ground transportation
- Full days of Sightseeing and guiding to all the above attractions
- Tour does not Include:
- Attraction Admission
- Overnight Accommodation
- Meals
- Acceptable forms of payment:
- Driver gratuities or tipping may be provided at your own discretion and will be happily accepted
- Please visit our Terms & Conditions page for our cancellation policy
Quick Tour Facts
- This Tour operates seasonally - May to October
- This Tour is confirmed and oprates as a private group tour. Get a quote today
- Tour Commences at 07:00 in the morning of Day 1
- Service includes pick-up from the Calgary Tower, HI Youth Hostel and at major hotels in downtown Calgary.
- Tour returns to Calgary around 18:00 of Day 2
- All Drop-offs take place at the Calgary Tower
Discounts
- No Discounts Apply