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 amphitheatre 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 €146 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
€146
14 Sept - 15 Sept
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
Family room
"The family room was perfect for us and our grand daughters"

Reviewed on 19 Aug 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 €85 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
€85
20 Sept - 21 Sept
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 ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,008 reviews)
"Nice location and friendly staff"

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2025

Travelodge by Wyndham Drumheller
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites

Econo Lodge Inn & Suites

2 out of 5
392 Centre Street and Railway Av, Drumheller, AB
The price is €80 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
€80
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in Drumheller. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
7/10 Good! (1,010 reviews)
Recommend
"My stay was excellent. Rooms aren’t fancy but are clean and comfortable. The room I was in was quiet and thank you to the front end attendant who assigned that room to me. The check in & out service was fast. Free breakfast was great with lots to choose from. No complaints. I would stay there again. ..."

Reviewed on 15 Aug 2025

Econo Lodge Inn & Suites
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.
The Accountant | Sleeps 2 Guests | DT Drumheller |

The Accountant | Sleeps 2 Guests | DT Drumheller |

Drumheller
Stay at this apartment in Drumheller. Enjoy an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Royal Tyrrell Museum and Low Left Indoor Golf Experience are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews)
"The unit was super unique and interesting, handily located in the downtown near local establishments. Everything was very clean and decorated with charm and comfort in mind, the bed was super comfy, and the space well laid out with great amenities! Maybe not everyone's cup of tea are the 3 flights ..."

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2025

The Accountant | Sleeps 2 Guests | DT Drumheller |
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 ...
5/10 (8 reviews)
"Cute little place in an awesome location. Suited us and our 3 teens for our stay! Sat in the yard and enjoyed our coffee every morning."

Reviewed on 31 Jul 2025

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

Location. Location. Location!!

Drumheller
Stay at this condo in Drumheller. Enjoy laundry facilities, an in-room coffeemaker, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Royal Tyrrell Museum and Low Left ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (13 reviews)
"A great location! We loved walking to downtown shops and restaurants from here. It was very clean and our host was very helpful. Check in and out was easy."

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2025

Location. Location. Location!!
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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