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What to do and see in Drumheller, Canada: The Best Things to do Good for Big Groups
Drumheller /drʌmˈhɛlər/ is a town within the Red Deer River valley in the badlands of east-central Alberta, Canada. It is located 110 kilometres (68 mi) northeast of Calgary. The Drumheller portion of the Red Deer River valley, often referred to as Dinosaur Valley, has an approximate width of 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) and an approximate length of 28 kilometres (17 mi).
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1. Royal Tyrrell Museum
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5.0 based on 3,016 reviews
Set in the rugged Alberta badlands, the Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology displays one of the world's largest collections of dinosaurs. With ever-changing exhibits and self-guided experiences year-round, there is always something new to discover.
Reviewed By AnjanManda - Hyderabad, India
The museum is home to some of the most remarkable prehistoric specimens ever unearthed.uncover your inner archaeologist as you look for fossils and learn about prehistoric creatures that roamed the grasslands and hills.You will be amazed at the enormous scale of creatures on display.The learning lounge gives introduction to dinosaurs taking journey through the time.There are many interactive exhibits and detailed boards.There are series of chronological galleries covering 3.9 billion year historic life on earth.You need minimum half day to go through the galleries.It is an amazing effort preserving the exhibits.
2. Wild West Badlands Tours
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5.0 based on 71 reviews
Wild West Badlands Tours provides half-day and full-day guided tours in the Alberta Badlands. Tours offered include Badlands, Dinosaurs and Pre-historic Times, the Wild West Adventure, which includes hayrides into a buffalo herd on the prairies, and The Ultimate Dinosaur Experience - a tour that features a trip to the Royal Tyrrell Museum. Pick-up services are available in Drumheller at hotels, campgrounds, bed and breakfasts and the World's Largest Dinosaur. For pickup service in Calgary groups of eight or more are required. Group and family rates are available and vacation packages can be arranged. Chartered services for your special events are also available.
3. Horsethief Canyon
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4.5 based on 589 reviews
Reviewed By drb8053 - Ottawa, Canada
While at the Royal Tyrrell we heard about Horsethief Canyon, so we decided to visit - it's only a few minutes up the road, after all. We're very glad we did, as it's spectacular and well worth the trip. Mind you don't lose your hat in the wind, and I'm pretty sure I heard rattlesnakes off in the undergrowth, but if you don't get too adventurous in terms of where you go (or wear suitable clothing if you do), you'll be fine.
4. Atlas Coal Mine National Historic Site
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4.5 based on 465 reviews
The Atlas Coal Mine National Historic Site is considered Canada's most complete historic coal mine. We are currently closed for the season. Check our social media or website for updates. We'll see you all in 2021!
Reviewed By MsFudd - Edmonton, Canada
We thoroughly enjoyed our 2 1/2 hours at the mine. Jay, our conductor, was able to share numerous background facts about the many structures. In addition to the train there are tours of the Tipple and other parts of the mine which require an amount of hiking. It's a great place to visit, particularly if you have interest in coal mining.
5. East Coulee School Museum
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4.5 based on 79 reviews
Open seasonally; generally mid-May through early September. Special events or group bookings taken outside of these times. Originally built as a 12-room schoolhouse in 1930, now preserved as a Heritage School Building and recognized as a Provincial Historic Resource. Artisan Gift Shop and the Willow Café are located inside! Shop for Badlands souvenirs and browse our unique items handmade locally. Pick up lunch and treats at the Café!
Reviewed By CanuckTraveller07 - Toronto, Canada
We visited the Badlands area in September and stopped at the East Coulee School Museum one morning. The building is beautifully kept with lovely grounds, and the inside was a treat as well. We were greeted by the lady who runs the museum when we entered, and she gave us a warm welcome and quite a bit of information about the school and its past in the coal mining era of Southern Alberta. Afterward, we wandered freely though the various exhibits on the lives of the children, the women who taught them (including a priceless list of the rules governing the teachers’ lives) and a room devoted to the home lives of the pupils and their parents. Everything was well presented and interesting, and the museum also features a small cafe with homemade food for luncheons. All in all this is a very worthwhile museum to visit if you are interested in the history of the area from the early 20th century.
6. Horseshoe Canyon
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4.5 based on 222 reviews
Reviewed By Bettyann55 - Drumheller, Canada
The canyons in the Drumheller area are an absolute must to see. They have been many movies films in and around these canyons which include the new Lost In Space series.
7. Escape This! Drumheller
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4.5 based on 11 reviews
Escape This! Drumheller is the first escape room experience located in the valley with rooms featuring local flare. We have three themed rooms. Mary's Place is our easy difficulty, Coal Heist is our hardest difficulty and NOW featuring Escape Santa's Naughty List is our medium difficulty. Experiences are up to 60 minutes in length. Call us today to book. We escaped...can you?
8. The Hoodoos
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4.5 based on 1,251 reviews
Reviewed By NMSU92 - Fort Worth, United States
After spending a couple days in the Rockies in Banff National Park, a short drive east and it seems like you drop off the earth down into a very different place. Hoodoos are very interesting. There are other sights to see, hiking, dinosaurs, etc in Drumheller.
9. Rosedale Suspension Bridge
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4.0 based on 651 reviews
Reviewed By JenniferandAlan - Easton, United States
This ia a historic stop. You can walk across the suspension bridge to the other side with the remains of coal mines--the beginnings of this place. If you are afraid of heights, don't look down and don't cross when others are crossing as the bridge will sway. This is worth a stop just to take in the history of mining here. Farther down the trail you can also stop at the Atlas Coal Mine for more insight into the mining in this area and see more of the badlands.
10. World's Largest Dinosaur
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4.0 based on 959 reviews
The World's Largest Dinosaur is 4 times larger than a Tyrannosaurus Rex standing 82 feet tall. Visitors can climb 106 steps to the mouth to view the badlands & Drumheller, Alberta, Canada.
Reviewed By NeenerJ - Parksville, Canada
We spent a few days in Drumheller seeing all things dinosaur so of course the world's largest was a must see. For a small fee, I believe it was $10 for the family you can walk up the stairs inside the dinosaur and look out over the city of Drumheller. It's a beautiful view and the kids loved that there are murals and bones inside the stair well to check out as you walk up. A must do. We have a 2, 4 and 11 year old and they all walked up the entire Dino, we carried out youngest down the last few flights on our way out. It's not wheelchair or walking impaired friendly.
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