Drumheller

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Drumheller
Drumheller
Drumheller
Drumheller
Drumheller

Otherworldly landscapes, dinosaur fossils and historic mining towns make this valley a haven for paleontologists, geologists and filmmakers.

The town of Drumheller and its surrounding valley offers plenty of adventure it’s where you can hike through towering sandstone “hoodoo” rocks, learn about the lives of the coal miners who originally settled here and stand within the jaws of the world’s largest dinosaur.The Drumheller Valley has attracted paleontologists since the first dinosaur skull was unearthed here in the 1880s. Since then, the town, just 90-minutes’ drive from Calgary, has amassed an incredible collection of fossils, earning it the title “Dinosaur Capital of the World.” Visit the Royal Tyrrell Museum to examine an expansive collection of fossils from the beginning of life on Earth to the Ice Age. Hands-on activities such as interactive displays, excavations and guided hikes make this a thrilling attraction for the whole family.For a view with a difference, climb the 106 steps to the head of the World’s Tallest Dinosaur. Look out from its snarling mouth at the town and the cascading Red Deer River below.Drumheller was originally a coal-mining town. The lives of the pioneers and miners who lived here are on display at several museums in and around the town. See a two-headed calf and an entire house bought from a 1919 catalogue at the Homestead Antique Museum. Get insight into the lives of miners’ children at the picturesque East Coulee School Museum in the mining ghost town of Coulee.The valley is also a place of geological importance. Pull on your hiking boots and wander through canyons of otherworldly “hoodoos.” These sandstone pillars with large mushroom-like caps dot the Canadian Badlands, and have been filmed over and over by movie makers from around the world. Several Hollywood stars have worked in this eerie landscape, from Clint Eastwood in the 1992 film Unforgiven to Dustin Hoffman in Little Big Man (1970). Each July, hundreds of Albertan actors and volunteers converge on the town to stage a three-hour Passion Play in an outdoor amphitheater before thousands of visitors from all over the world.

Ramada by Wyndham Drumheller Hotel & Suites

Ramada by Wyndham Drumheller Hotel & Suites

3 out of 5
680 2nd Street Se, Follow Hwy 9, Drumheller, AB
The price is €238 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
€238
18 Aug - 19 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Drumheller. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"Good"

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025

Ramada by Wyndham Drumheller Hotel & Suites
Travelodge by Wyndham Drumheller

Travelodge by Wyndham Drumheller

2 out of 5
101 Grove Place, Drumheller, AB
The price is €95 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
€95
27 Aug - 28 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in Drumheller. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,007 reviews)
"I liked that it was clean and the bed was very comfortable."

Reviewed on 1 Aug 2025

Travelodge by Wyndham Drumheller
Quality Hotel

Quality Hotel

2.5 out of 5
100 6th Ave SE, Drumheller, AB
The price is €132 per night from 28 Aug to 29 Aug
€132
28 Aug - 29 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Drumheller. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Clean and comfotable. Handy location"

Reviewed on 31 Jul 2025

Quality Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Raptor Retreat | Steps to the Big Dino | Sleeps 8!

Raptor Retreat | Steps to the Big Dino | Sleeps 8!

Drumheller
Stay at this vacation home in Drumheller. Enjoy a fitness center, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Royal Tyrrell Museum and World's Largest ...
4.8/10 (7 reviews)
Great Historical Location
"A cozy home that met all our needs for a week long stay. I was there for work, and my family explored the community. Excellent location in the centre of town, and the small A/C unit was essential for the 30+ degree days."

Reviewed on 8 Aug 2024

Raptor Retreat | Steps to the Big Dino | Sleeps 8!
Private home steps away from the Big Dinosaur!

Private home steps away from the Big Dinosaur!

Drumheller
Stay at this vacation home in Drumheller. Enjoy laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Royal Tyrrell Museum and World's Largest Dinosaur ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (12 reviews)
"Our little house was perfect for us! It was clean (my biggest thing!!) but very comfortable and a great kitchen for eating in!Close to everything! Stay here folks!!!"

Reviewed on 24 Jul 2025

Private home steps away from the Big Dinosaur!
The Marble | Sleeps 4 Guests | DT | 55 " Smart TV

The Marble | Sleeps 4 Guests | DT | 55 " Smart TV

Drumheller
Stay at this apartment in Drumheller. Enjoy an in-room coffeemaker and air conditioning. Popular attractions Royal Tyrrell Museum and Jurassic Laser Tag & Arcades ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (8 reviews)
"This little loft downtown was clean and well maintained. The host was responsive and easy to deal with. It's close to lots of attractions, coffee and ice cream shops, restaurants, etc. as well as the World's Biggest Dinosaur!We'll say 4.5 stars because it is hard to tell just how small it actually ..."

Reviewed on 12 Jul 2025

The Marble | Sleeps 4 Guests | DT | 55 " Smart TV
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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