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Before you go
Your trip to Drumheller.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Drumheller – Alberta Destination Calgary
How to get there
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Calgary International Airport (YYC) Calgary · 125 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
From Calgary, about 135 km via Highways 2, 72 and 9, roughly an hour and a half by car. There is no train service; buses and organized tours depart from Calgary.
How many days
One day, for the museum, Horseshoe Canyon and the Hoodoos. Those who want to take the badlands trails at a relaxed pace stay one night.
When to go
From May to September, when the museum and outdoor attractions have longer opening hours. In summer the valley can be very hot and dry; in winter it’s cold and some attractions reduce their services.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
Yes. Attractions are spread across the valley, several kilometres apart, and there is no public transport between them.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Drumheller
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Morning
Royal Tyrrell Museum
Start at the Royal Tyrrell Museum right when it opens, and allow at least 2 hours.
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Afternoon
Horseshoe Canyon and the Hoodoos
Stop at the Horseshoe Canyon viewpoint and then head to the Hoodoos on the east side of the valley.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
How far is Drumheller from Calgary?
About 135 km, roughly an hour and a half by car.
What are the Drumheller badlands?
Slopes and valleys of eroded sedimentary rock, with little vegetation, showing colorful layers and dinosaur fossils.
Can you visit Drumheller as a day trip from Calgary?
Yes. The museum and the main viewpoints can be covered in one day.
What is the Drumheller Dinosaur?
A large Tyrannosaurus sculpture in the town center, with stairs up to the mouth where there is a viewpoint.