Before you go

Your trip to Brooks.

Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.

Brooks – Alberta Destination South Alberta about 480 km from Edmonton

How to get there

Calgary International Airport (YYC) Calgary · 190 km

Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.

By car, on the Trans-Canada Highway, about 190 km from Calgary.

How many days

One day for Dinosaur Provincial Park.

When to go

From mid-May to early October, when the park’s guided tours run.

The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.

Do you need a car?

Yes.

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 Brooks

Morning
Guided tour
Take a guided tour in the park’s natural reserve to see bones still in the rock.
Afternoon
Trails and visitor centre
Walk the badlands trails and visit the visitor centre with the fossil preparation lab.

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 Brooks from Dinosaur Provincial Park?

About 50 km, roughly a 40-minute drive.

How far is Calgary from Brooks?

About 190 km, roughly 2 hours on the Trans-Canada Highway.

Does Brooks have hotels?

Yes, highway hotels and restaurants near the Trans-Canada Highway.

Can you go from Dinosaur Provincial Park to Drumheller?

Yes, about 170 km, roughly a 2-hour drive.

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Your trip to Brooks.

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How many days

When to go

Do you need a car?

An order that works

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