Drumheller Badlands Tour
Canadian Badlands, a unique geographical region, which tells a story of glaciers and erosion which formed this fascinating landscape. It is also the historic home of Canada’s great dinosaur finds, the largest in the world, and so connects to the enduring curiosity and mythology surrounding the rise and fall of the dinosaurs. They provided protection from the elements for generations of plains aboriginal people, as well as gangs of outlaws - horse thieves who avoided authorities in the seemingly endless canyons. In 1743, when French Canadian explorers Francois and Louis Joseph de la Verendrye first encountered the landscapes of mesas, buttes and coulees on their travels through the prairies, they described the landscape as " mauvaise terre" or " badlands" . The early settlers viewed Horseshoe Canyon as an area that had limited agricultural value and poor accessibility, so the name "badlands" endured.
Tour Highlights
- Sightseeing and informative driving through the Great Canadian Prairies of Alberta
- Short, sightseeing and informative stops at:
- Horseshoe Canyon
- North Dinosaur Trail (operational seasonally: May - mid-October) - includes stops at:
- World's Largest Dinosaur
- Badlands Hoodoos
- 11 Bridge Record - 11 bridges in under 4 miles
- Key stop at:
- The duration of the Drumheller Badlands Tour is about 9.5 hours
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Cost, Payment, and What's Included
- Cost: $135.00 per person
- Amount does not include applicable taxes & fees
- Tour Includes:
- Driver & Tour Guide
- Comfortable and air-conditioned, 7 or 15 passenger ground transportation
- Full day of Sightseeing and guiding to all the above attractions
- Admission to the Royal Tyrrell Museum
- Acceptable forms of payment:
- Online - PayPal or Interac e-Transfer
- 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, and other important information
Quick Tour Facts
- This Tour is available all year-round, but is confirmed and operates based on the following criteria:
- Operator Availability
- At least 4 persons must be reserved, and paid for, in full
- Traveling alone or in a small group? Reserve now to pre-confirm your seats, as tours fill up quickly
- For groups larger than 4 persons, this Tour can be privately booked upon request, and for a nominal fee
- Tour Commences at 07:00 in the morning during peak season (May - November), and at 08:00 during the slow season (December - April)
- Service includes pick-up from the Calgary Tower, HI Youth Hostel and at major hotels in downtown Calgary.
- Tour returns to Calgary between 16:30 and 17:00
- All Drop-offs take place at the Calgary Tower
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Discounts
- HI & Backpackers Hostel Members, International Student Members, and Senior Citizens (65+)
- $10.00 Discount
- Chilrden (6-11)
- $25.00 Discount
- Children 5 and under
- Free
- One discount per person