CALGARY GUIDED TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Into the Badlands: A Day from Calgary to Dinosaurs, Hoodoos and Canyon Vistas
A full-day guided loop that visits the Royal Tyrrell Museum, historic Wayne and the Last Chance Saloon, Drumheller’s hoodoos and suspension bridge, and panoramic Horseshoe Canyon — a compact primer on Alberta’s Badlands.
Into the Badlands: A Day from Calgary to Dinosaurs, Hoodoos and Canyon Vistas.
Embark on a day-long adventure through Alberta’s Badlands, moving from museum halls full of fossil giants to wind-sculpted hoodoos and broad canyon rims. This guided itinerary stitches together the Royal Tyrrell Museum’s world-class dinosaur displays, the coal-mining history and saloon atmosphere of Wayne, the surreal ridgetops and hoodoos around Drumheller, the chains-and-plank Rosedale Suspension Bridge, and sweeping viewpoints at Horseshoe Canyon into one full day of geology and history.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Royal Tyrrell Museum — Prehistoric Centrepiece
The day begins at the Royal Tyrrell Museum, home to spectacular dinosaur fossils, interactive galleries, and life-sized prehistoric mounts — the scientific and visual anchor for the tour’s journey through deep time.
Wayne & the Last Chance Saloon — Mining Era Echoes
Crossing a sequence of scenic bridges brings you into Wayne, a historic coal-mining settlement where the Last Chance Saloon offers a touch of Wild West character amid stories of the region’s industrial past.
Hoodoos, Rosedale Bridge & Horseshoe Canyon — Erosion Made Visible
Walk among the sculpted Drumheller Hoodoos, cross the relic Rosedale Suspension Bridge, and end with sweeping views from Horseshoe Canyon — a compact sequence of landscapes that lays bare millions of years of erosion and geological drama.
What the day feels like
What the Day Feels Like
Board a shuttle in the morning for a one-day loop through the Badlands: museum galleries and fossil halls give way to a meandering route across eleven scenic bridges into Wayne, a stop for a taste of local history at the Last Chance Saloon, short walks around the hoodoos and across Rosedale’s suspension bridge, and a final climb to Horseshoe Canyon for broad, cinematic views before the return drive through prairie and Badlands scenery.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who gets the most from this day trip (and who should reconsider).
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
This is a single full-day tour; expect a full-day schedule that returns you to your pick-up area at the end of the day.
Pack bottled water for the bus; outside food and drinks are not permitted on board. Bring sun protection and comfortable footwear for short walks at scenic stops.
Pick up and drop off are available in Calgary as well as Canmore and Banff as part of the tour’s routing.
For safety, fasten your seat belt at all times while seated; standing while the vehicle is in motion is not allowed.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Where does the tour pick up and drop off?
Pick up and drop off are provided in Calgary, with additional stops in Canmore and Banff as part of the routing.
How long is the DAY TOUR : DRUMHELLER DISCOVERY?
This is a one-day, full-day tour.
What are the main stops on the itinerary?
The route includes the Royal Tyrrell Museum, Wayne and the Last Chance Saloon, the Drumheller Hoodoos, Rosedale Suspension Bridge, Horseshoe Canyon, and the return journey to Calgary.
Can I bring food or drinks on the bus?
No — food and drinks are not permitted on the tour bus except for bottled water.
Are there safety rules I should know about onboard?
Yes — passengers must fasten seat belts while seated and nobody may stand while the vehicle is in motion.
Will the tour return me to Calgary at the end of the day?
Yes — the itinerary includes a return journey that brings you back toward Calgary through scenic prairie and Badlands landscapes.