Your day begins with a comfortable morning departure in our spacious vehicle. As you journey east from Calgary into the prehistoric heart of Alberta, you'll witness the dramatic transition from prairie grasslands to the otherworldly badlands landscape. Your first stop is at the internationally renowned Royal Tyrrell Museum, where you'll spend two hours exploring the world's largest collection of dinosaur fossils. Walk through prehistoric landscapes and stand in awe beneath complete dinosaur skeletons as expert exhibits bring the ancient world to life before your eyes.
Later the scenic drive through the eleven bridges of the ghost town of Wayne brings you to the legendary Last Chance Saloon, steeped in frontier history and outlaw tales. After lunch in Wayne's Last Chance Saloon, In the afternoon, you'll cross the historic Rosedale Suspension Bridge before touring with a visit to the eerily beautiful Hoodoos, where you'll walk among towering stone pillars sculpted by millions of years of erosion.
Later in the day you'll ascend the World's Largest Dinosaur statue, climbing through its massive body to emerge from its jaws for spectacular panoramic views of the valley. Your final stop at Horseshoe Canyon offers a breathtaking introduction to the unique geology of the region as you descend into the canyon for up-close views of the striped rock formations.
Throughout the day, keep your camera ready for stunning landscapes and the unique flora and fauna of the badlands ecosystem. You'll return with a deeper appreciation for Alberta's prehistoric past and geological wonders.
PLANNED ITINERARY (can be changed to group request)
8:00 AM Departure from Calgary / 414 Centre ST SE / McKnight Westwind Station
10:00 AM Royal Tyrrell Museum - Spend 2-3 hours elf-guided tour of this world-class paleontological museum, with over 130,000 fossils and amazingly detailed exhibits that bring prehistoric eras to life.
1:00 PM Lunch Break - Town of Wayne - Cross 11 one-lane bridges as we journey to this historic coal mining town, now home to the famous Last Chance Saloon to see its bullet-riddled walls and colorful frontier memorabilia. Enjoy lunch at a Last Chance Saloon or a local eatery in Drumheller (meals not included in tour price)
2:00 PM Rosedale Suspension Bridge - You'll cross this historic swinging pedestrian bridge that once served local coal miners, offering unique views of the Red Deer River valley. (20 minutes)
2:30 PM Willow Creek Hoodoos - You'll walk the interpretive trail among these fascinating stone pillars formed by erosion over millions of years. You'll have approximately 30 minutes to explore and photograph these otherworldly formations.
3:30 PM World's Largest Dinosaur - You'll climb 106 stairs inside this 86-foot T-Rex for a unique view from its mouth overlooking the entire Drumheller valley. (20 minutes)
4:00 PM Drumheller Downtown & Lunch - You'll have time to enjoy lunch at one of Drumheller's local restaurants and briefly explore the dinosaur-themed downtown area. (Lunch not included in tour price)
5:00 PM Horseshoe Canyon - You'll spend approximately 45 minutes exploring this spectacular badlands formation, with time to descend partway into the canyon on maintained trails for dramatic photos of the striped geological layers.
6:00 PM Begin return journey to Pickup Location
8:00 PM Approximate arrival back
