AMAZING THINGS TO DO IN DRUMHELLER ALBERT

Drumheller is the best place to visit in Alberta. The Canadian Badlands should be noticed. Drumheller is a great place to start your exploration of some of Alberta’s most fascinating and quirky attractions. Let’s go to Drumheller, the dinosaur capital of Canada. We will be exploring all the fantastic things there are to do.

Drumheller is an old coal-mining community with the world’s most extensive collection of dinosaur fossils. It also offers many activities for history buffs and photographers. Let’s get going!

Things to Do in Drumheller

Drumheller can be found 90 minutes east of Calgary. You can do it in a day from Calgary. But you will need at least three days to truly experience the incredible things you can see and do around Drumheller.

A car is essential if you are planning to visit Drumheller. This stretch of road is considered one of Canada’s best. Cars can be picked up at Calgary Airport. You can check rates for car rentals in Alberta.

Hoodoo Trail

We came to Drumheller because of the hoodoos. The Hoodoo Trail is the best thing to do. Drumheller is the starting point. Follow Highway 56 south to Highway 10, following the Red Deer River. Midland Provincial Park is the central location of the route. There are many pull-offs available and plenty of picnic stops. The Hoodoo Trail runs 50km out and back. (23.5km each way) Read on The Hoodoos in Drumheller

It is a good idea to go directly to the Hoodoos early in the morning before they become too busy. Then you can take your time exploring the trail. Check out our south Alberta Road Trip.

Hoodoos Of Drumheller

The Hoodoos are Drumheller’s star attraction. The Hoodoos are a group of narrow rock spires with thick rock caps. The cap prevents the spires completely from eroding.

They are made of sandstone and formed from hundreds of years of erosion. These fairytale chimneys can be as delicate as two to four feet in height every 100 years. Most people stop at the hoodoos only for a few moments to take in the small cluster of pillars on the side of the road. Take your time and look at them from every angle. Remember to climb up to the top.

Atlas Coal Mine National Historic Site

This area was established around the Atlas Coal Mine National Historic Site at the beginning of the 20th Century. From 1936 to 1970, the mine produced coal that powered steam engines for CN or CP trains heading to the prairies. The mine is Canada’s most preserved complete coal mine. Visitors can visit the mine and climb the last wooden tipple.

While you can take a self-guided tour of the grounds, you’ll need to book a guided tour to get to the underground and tipple areas. That’s where the real fun stuff is!

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East Coulee School Museum

You can visit a museum to learn more about the history of coal mining. The East Coulee School Museum, an old schoolhouse focusing on miners’ families’ lives from 1930 to 1971, is the East Coulee School Museum.

Last Chance Saloon

Although it may not be your first stop south of Drumheller on your journey, we recommend stopping by on the way back. It’s an excellent spot for lunch or dinner. The Last Chance Saloon in Edmonton is one of our favorite places to eat. You will need to take highway 10 to highway 10x to get there. Then, drive west.

You arrive at the Last Chance Saloon after crossing 11 bridges that zigzag over the Red Deer River. It was a wild west saloon where coal miners could spend their weekends. There were many brawls. They left bullet holes in the walls to show their rowdy heritage. It’s a must-see place to explore and look at the memorabilia and photos. It’s a living museum.

Wayne

In Wayne, the ghost town is home to The Last Chance Saloon. This was once the heartbeat of the mining industry. Three thousand people used to live in the city and the nearby communities.

They are 11 one-lane bridges that are well worth the drive. Guinness will measure everything! Today, the Rosedeer Hotel is the only structure still standing. It is located next to the Last Chance Saloon.

Star Mine Suspension Bridge

Star Mine Suspension Bridge (also known as Rosedale Suspension Bridge) was built in 1931 and is accessible by foot. This suspension bridge, measuring 117 meters in length, was constructed to allow coal miners from Rosedale to access the Atlas Coal Mine. They had previously rowed across this river. This is a great place to stop before you head back to Drumheller.