Drumheller Tour: Horseshoe Canyon, Hoodoos & CrossIron Mills – Drumheller, Canada

EXPERIENCE

Itinerary:
Calgary-Badlands-Drumheller-Horseshoe Canyon (30 min)-Royal Tyrrell Museum (Additional fees) & Lunch stop (150 min)-Hoodoos Trail (30 min) – CrossIron Mills Outlet Shopping 120 mins – Calgary

Departing from Calgary, drive along the Queen Elizabeth Highway as it veers eastward. Experience a visual landscape distinct from the national park as you journey towards the breathtaking Horseshoe Canyon.

Stand on the edge of this huge U-shaped canyon and observe the beauty and mystery of the Canadian Badlands. The maroon-striped canyon walls reveal the layers of time down to the Cretaceous period when dinosaurs roamed a lush sub-tropical habitat some 70 million years ago.

Next, see the rich fossils found throughout the badlands come to life at Drumheller s Royal Tyrrell Museum (for an additional fee). See the world s largest dinosaur at this paleontology museum. Check out other nearby along the Hoodoo Trail (Provincial Highway 10).

Finally, go to CrossIron Mills Shopping Outlet, which has over 200 stores, restaurants, and entertainment options for everyone to enjoy. Get the chance to enjoy the lowest provincial tax of only 5% in Alberta.

HIGHLIGHTS

Explore the dinosaur age at Drumheller’s Royal Tyrrell Museum (optional)
Embark on a scenic hike in Horseshoe Canyon for picture-perfect views
Hike the Hoodoo Trail to explore naturally sculpted sandstone columns
Shop, dine, and play at CrossIron Mills Outlet with over 200 options
Complimentary amenities : luggage tag and a refreshing bottle of water

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