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By Great North Explorers

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Free cancellation available
Price is $92 per adult
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Overview

  • Step into a landscape that feels like another planet and let us guide you through one of Alberta’s most unforgettable wonders, the Drumheller Hoodoos and the breathtaking Canadian Badlands.

    Discover the hidden beauty of Drumheller beyond the typical stops. This isn’t just sightseeing, it’s a journey through millions of years of Earth’s history, brought to life by passionate local guides.
    You’ll walk among the iconic hoodoos, towering rock formations shaped by time, and explore the rugged valleys, canyons, and panoramic viewpoints that make the Badlands so unique.

    Wander through the famous hoodoo formations and learn how they were created
    Visit scenic Badlands viewpoints perfect for stunning photos
    Discover hidden spots most visitors miss
    Hear fascinating stories about dinosaurs, ancient ecosystems, and local history
    Every stop is designed to help you see more than just the landscape, you’ll understand it.

Activity location

  • Horseshoe Canyon
    • Drumheller, Canada

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Hyatt Regency Calgary
    • 700 Centre Street South
    • T2G 5P6, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

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Hyatt Regency Downtown Pickup

  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h
    9h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 8:30AM
Price details
$92.12 x 2 Adults$184.24
Total
Price is $184.24

Holiday Inn Airport Pickup

  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h
    9h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 9:00AM
Price details
$92.12 x 2 Adults$184.24
Total
Price is $184.24

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Bottled water

Know before you book

    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Horseshoe Canyon

  • 30m
Explore the jaw-dropping beauty of Alberta's Badlands on this guided hike through Horseshoe Canyon. A Dramatic U Shaped Canyon just minutes from Drumheller. Learn About the regions unique geology prehistoric past, and native flora as you descend into the canyon floor. Perfect for hikers, photographers and family seeking a deep connection with Alberta's ancient landscapes.

World's Largest Dinosaur

  • 20m
  • Admission ticket not included
Prepare to be amazed as you come face to face with the World Largest Dinosaur, A massive 26 meter (86 Foot) Tall Fibre Glass T-Rex that towers over the town of Drumheller. The Iconic road side attraction is a must see landmark and one of the Canada's most beloved Photo Spots.

Royal Tyrrell Museum

  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
You will be stepping into one of the most famous dinosaur destinations in the world—set right in the dramatic Canadian Badlands. Here’s what you will actually see and do during their visit: Massive real dinosaur skeletons (one of the largest collections anywhere) Life-sized fossil displays and ancient creatures from different eras Interactive exhibits explaining how fossils form and how scientists study them It’s not just looking—you will learn how prehistoric ecosystems worked and how Alberta became a fossil hotspot.

Drumheller's Little Church

  • 10m
The famous Little Church is one of Drumheller’s most charming and unusual stops—a tiny white chapel set against the rugged Badlands landscape

Rosedale Suspension Bridge

  • 20m
The Rosedale Suspension Bridge is one of Drumheller’s most fun and slightly adventurous attractions—a historic pedestrian bridge stretching across the Red Deer River. A long, narrow suspension bridge (about 117 meters / 384 feet) Wooden planks underfoot with open gaps between them, letting you see the river below Steel cables and railings that gently sway as people walk across Scenic views of the river valley and surrounding Badlands terrain The bridge connects the communities of Rosedale and Wayne and was originally built for coal miners.

The Hoodoos

  • 30m
The Drumheller Hoodoos are one of the most iconic and otherworldly sights in Alberta’s Badlands—towering rock formations that look like something from another planet. You will be greeted by clusters of tall, thin rock spires topped with flat stones (called “capstones”). These formations can reach up to 5–7 meters (15–23 feet) tall Their layered colors—brown, tan, and reddish tones—show millions of years of Earth’s history The surrounding landscape is dry, rugged, and almost desert-like They were formed by erosion, where wind and rain slowly wore away softer rock, leaving these dramatic pillars behind.

Last Chance Saloon

  • 30m
The Last Chance Saloon is one of the most unique and memorable stops near Drumheller—a historic Wild West–style bar and restaurant located in the tiny hamlet of Wayne, just outside town. Please note that Last Chance Saloon will be closed every Tuesday from 28th July till 15th December. A 100+ year-old saloon filled with antiques, taxidermy, and mining-era memorabilia Rustic wooden interiors that feel like stepping back into the old coal mining days of Alberta A lively, quirky atmosphere with vintage décor and stories everywhere It’s part restaurant, part mini-museum, and part local hangout. It feels like a real-life Wild West saloon Located in a near “ghost town” setting, adding to the atmosphere A perfect stop along scenic drives like the “11 Bridges to Wayne” route

Location

Activity location

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    Horseshoe Canyon
    • Drumheller, Canada

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Hyatt Regency Calgary
    • 700 Centre Street South
    • T2G 5P6, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

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