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2015 VACATION GUIDE
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WELCOME TO
Historic Sites and Museums
Alberta Culture
tyrrellmuseum.com
CONTENTS
FEATURES
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MAPS
DEPARTMENTS
EXPLORING DRUMHELLER ON FOOT
Interpretive trails, a provincial park and two canyons
provide plenty of opportunity to take in fresh air and
scenery as you stroll and hike your way around the area.
WHERE THE DINOSAURS AWAKEN
Each year, almost 400,000 visitors from all over the globe
discover the richness of prehistoric life in Alberta at the
acclaimed Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology.
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Find five experiences
that can only happen in
Drumheller.
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48 HOURS IN DRUMHELLER
Whether you're a free-spirited adventurer, young at heart
or a culture crawler, these three itineraries pack as much
action as possible into two days of discovery.
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AREA
MAP
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DRUMHELLER
VALLEY
DISCOVER
RESTAURANTS
Sip and nibble your
way through this list
of Drumheller’s best
restaurants.
BRIDGES, BEER AND BULLET HOLES
Cross 11 one-way bridges in just six kilometres to find
the community of Wayne and the Last Chance Saloon. If
the bar’s walls could talk, visitors could spend a lifetime
listening to its legends.
DISCOVER
THE PASSION
In an outdoor
amphitheatre, the
Canadian Badlands Passion
Play presents the greatest
story ever told.
MINING THE PAST
The Drumheller Valley’s history comes to life at the Atlas
Coal Mine National Historic Site, where visitors can see
Canada's only standing wooden coal tipple and travel
underground to experience the inside of a mine first-hand.
DISCOVER
THEATRE
Sit back as the curtain rises
for comedy, musicals and
drama at Rosebud Theatre.
BOOM GOES THE TOWN
Once upon a time, coal was king and Drumheller was
the mining mecca of the West. While the industry has
waned, the town and surrounding area are proud of their
coal-mining history — and of the stories and personalities
that are its legacy.
DISCOVER
ATTRACTIONS
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DISCOVER
SHOPPING
Find souvenirs,
sports gear, fine art
and fossils in Drumheller's
charming boutiques.
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DRUMHELLER days and days of discovery
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DISTANCES
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DRUMHELLER TO:
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Banff
Brooks
Calgary Edmonton
Lethbridge
Medicine Hat
Red Deer
831
WHITECOURT
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43
WESTLOCK
BARRHEAD
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36
257 km
55 139 km
138 km
279 km
282 km
247 km
165 km 41
COLD LAKE
SASKATCHEWAN
SLAVE LAKE
AREA MAP
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EDMONTON
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VEGREVILLE
2
DRAYTON VALLEY
LEDUC
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VERMILION
LLOYDMINSTER
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VIKING
CAMROSE
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26
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WETASKIWIN
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2A
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16
14
WAINWRIGHT
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PONOKA
21
13
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STETTLER
RED DEER
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ROCKY MOUNTAIN HOUSE
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11
SYLVAN LAKE
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2
OLDS
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TROCHU
TORRINGTON
THREE HILLS
2A
582
MORRIN
AIRDRIE
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10 COULEE
ROSEBUD
ROCKYFORD
9
CALGARY
1
9
EAST
9
IRRICANA
BANFF
DELIA
CARBON
BEISEKER
72
HANNA
9
27
LINDEN
575
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ROWLEY
839
DIDSBURY
CANMORE
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21
SUNDRE
12
BIG VALLEY
590
INNISFAIL
22
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840 HUSSAR
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561
OYEN
570
ACADIA VALLEY
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DRUMHELLER
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STRATHMORE
DINOSAUR
PROVINCIAL PARK
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547
OKOTOKS
BASSANO
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PATRICIA
HIGH RIVER
BROOKS
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VULCAN
NANTON
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BRITISH
COLUMBIA
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CLARESHOLM
SPARWOOD
LETHBRIDGE
TABER
FORT MACLEOD
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CRANBROOK
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FERNIE
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20 MILES
PINCHER CREEK
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20 KM
RAYMOND
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CARDSTON
WATERTON LAKES
NATIONAL PARK
MEDICINE HAT
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CANADA/UNITED STATES BORDER
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PLEASE REFER TO THE OFFICIAL
ALBERTA ROAD MAP FOR DETAILED
ROAD INFORMATION.
DISCOVER ATTRACTIONS
ONLY
IN DRUMHELLER
Tucked into one of Alberta's most distinctive
and intriguing areas, this town offers a number
of unique experiences
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Play a round of golf on Canada’s most
challenging back nine. Nestled between
coulees and badlands, Dinosaur Trail
Golf & Country Club is a tricky course that has you
hitting your ball up canyons. If your golfing leaves
something to be desired, stick to the easier front
nine and enjoy the view. 6455 North Dinosaur
Tr. (Hwy. 838), Drumheller, 403-823-5622,
dinosaurtrailgolf.com
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Come face to face with an Albertosaurus,
close to where geologist J.B. Tyrrell first
found the bones of the fierce predator
in 1884. Albertosaurus roamed southern Alberta
more than 69 million years ago — well before
the Royal Tyrrell Museum was named for the
geologist. 1500 North Dinosaur Tr. (Hwy. 838),
Drumheller, 310-0000, then 403-823-7707,
tyrrellmuseum.com
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Strap on a miner’s lamp and tour the
Atlas Coal Mine National Historic Site.
Follow in the steps of the town’s original
coal miners as you climb through the conveyor
tunnel and up the other side. If the supernatural
is more your thing, embark on a ghost tour and
learn about the accidents, brawls and subsequent
mysterious sightings around the abandoned
mine. Located 15 minutes east of Drumheller on
Hoodoo Tr. (Hwy. 10), East Coulee, 403-8222220, atlascoalmine.ab.ca
Stand inside the mouth
of the World’s
Largest Dinosaur.
Weighing in at a hefty
66,000 kilograms of mostly
steel, Drumheller’s imposing
T.rex is located next to the
Visitor Information Centre.
For a nominal fee, climb up a
staircase lined with murals and
into her mouth for a view of the
surrounding badlands. At more than 26
metres tall, the T.rex is approximately four times
larger than the real thing, which roamed the land
100 million years ago. 60 1 Ave. W., Drumheller,
1-866-823-8100
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See how glaciers carved the land when
you hike down into Horseshoe Canyon,
stepping over and around the lunar-like
land features that have been whittled into curves
by the wind. Or take a helicopter tour to see the
layers in the earth where the ice receded. Go at
sunrise for a postcard-perfect view tinged with
vibrant orange. Located 10 minutes west of
Drumheller on Highway 9. ■
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EXPLORING
DRUMHELLER
ON FOOT
The top-heavy hoodoos and furrowed slopes of
the Drumheller Valley amaze from afar, but nothing
compares to the badlands from ground level
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By Todd Andre
Hiking Horseshoe Canyon
A glacier-carved “U” surrounded by golden
prairie, the aptly named Horseshoe Canyon is a
dramatic introduction to the badlands. The view
from the parking lot lookout, 10 minutes west
of downtown Drumheller on Highway 9, is as
jaw-dropping as they get. Well-worn footpaths
lead down into the canyon bottom. Wear hiking
shoes, and prepare for up to 40°C temperatures
in the summer. The dry, rocky valley walls can be
rough on clothing and skin, but after a rare prairie
rain the mud on the canyon floor is thick and slick
as yogurt. Arrive early to get an incomparable
sunrise photo.
Finding Refuge
in Horsethief Canyon
Horsethief Canyon works as well today as a
hiding place from humanity as it did for outlaws
more than a century ago. After driving about 10
kilometres west of the Royal Tyrrell Museum, turn
left on a side road just off Highway 838 (a.k.a.
North Dinosaur Trail). From there, find the trailhead
for Horsethief Canyon, the equally beautiful but
less-visited cousin of Horseshoe Canyon. Its outof-the-way location and steep clay walls deter the
unpractised from venturing down to the prairie
grass and bushes below. Spend the afternoon
admiring colourful layers of rock while picturing
the thieves who gave the canyon its name hiding
in the coulees and rebranding their stolen mares.
Walking Through History
at Midland Provincial Park
The Royal Tyrrell Museum stands on the
southwest corner of the 280-hectare Midland
Provincial Park. A trailhead a few hundred metres
east of the museum marks a one-kilometre-long
loop, where interpretive signs recount the glacial
forces that sculpted the badlands from 70-millionyear-old layers of sedimentary rock. One or two
kilometres east of this path is another self-guided
tour through the remains of the Midland Coal
Mining Co., a relic of the area’s once-thriving
coal industry. Explore the remnants among the
hills, be they dino-bones or dilapidated mining
Horseshoe Canyon: thinkstockphotos.ca; Horsethief Canyon and Hoodoos courtesy Travel Alberta; pathways courtesy Town of Drumheller
Exploring Horsethief Canyon
Walking Drumheller's pathways
Hoodoos
equipment, but remember to leave everything
the way you found it. (North of North Dinosaur
Trail and east of Murray Road)
Making the Most of
Drumheller’s Pathways
With 18 kilometres of pathways running
alongside the Red Deer River, around downtown
and to the doorstep of the Royal Tyrrell Museum,
you can hit all the key sights by bike or on foot.
Park your car at the world’s easiest-to-find Visitor
Information Centre — underneath the tail of the
Hiking in Horseshoe Canyon
26-metre-tall World’s Largest Dinosaur just north
of the town centre — and walk, bike or splash
your way through the busy water park to the
riverside pathway. Cross the bridge northwest
toward the Royal Tyrrell Museum. Pause at the
Homestead Museum and see everything from
antique teacups to a two-headed calf. Or, skip the
antiques and pop into Bumper Boat Amusements
for a few hours of bumper boats and mini golf.
Back on the path, continue several kilometres
through the coulees and gullies that lead you
right into the Royal Tyrrell Museum’s parking lot. ■
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WHERE THE
DINOSAURS
AWAKEN
Uncover ancient mysteries at the Royal
Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology.
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estled in Alberta’s
badlands, the Royal Tyrrell
Museum of Palaeontology
celebrates the spectacular
diversity of life on earth, from
the tiniest grain of pollen to
the mightiest dinosaur. This
world-renowned museum and research facility is
situated in Midland Provincial Park, six kilometres
northwest of Drumheller.
Canada’s only museum devoted exclusively to
palaeontology — the study of plant and animal
life based on the fossil record — offers something
for everyone. Each year, hundreds of thousands of
people are captivated by one of the world’s largest
collections of dinosaur skeletons, most of which
were discovered in Alberta’s badlands — one of
the best places in the world for fossil discoveries.
As the primary repository for all fossils found in
Alberta, the museum’s collection is vast and diverse,
and it's used by palaeontological researchers
worldwide. The latest exhibition, Fossils in Focus,
highlights some of the most remarkable treasures
from the Royal Tyrrell’s thousands of specimens.
All the Museum’s dynamic displays spark curiosity, dispel myths, and engage people with learning.
Images courtesy Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology
The Royal Tyrrell
Museum offers guests
a journey back in time
through programs for
all ages, above, along
with a unique look at
life on earth millions
of years ago through
fossil records and
reconstructions.
In the summer, visitors can also participate in
educational programs that interpret how the past
and present are related. Individuals and families
alike can learn about the wonders of the badlands
during a guided hike, create a cast of a real fossil or
try their hand at digging in a quarry.
While the museum is open year-round, it can
be very busy during the summer months, so
it is recommended to register for programs in
advance to secure your spot. The museum also
offers extended hours from May to September,
and visiting in the evening is an excellent option to
avoid the crowds. ■
Owned and operated by Alberta Culture and Tourism,
the Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology is just five
minutes northwest of Drumheller on Highway 838.
For more information visit tyrrellmuseum.com or
call 403-823-7707 (dial 310-0000 for toll-free access
within Alberta).
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BOOM GOES
THE TOWN
When coal was king, Drumheller boomed and a young
man’s character was forged in the mines
By Sean P. Young
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t was a time that shaped Drumheller’s
identity. Between 1911 and 1965, coal
was king, and it seemed the boom would
never end. Brothels, brawlers, bootleggers
and all the other characters of a halfcentury of coal mining helped make Drumheller
the “Wonderland of the West.”
The story began in 1911 when the Newcastle
Coal Co. started shipping home-heating coal via
rail from Drumheller’s first commercial mine. Within
a year, eight mines were operating in the area.
When Newcastle set up shop, Drumheller had 50
residents; by the late 1920s, the population was
around 10,000.
Images courtesy Atlas Coal Mine National Historic Site
Drumheller’s growth earned it many
nicknames. “Canada’s Miracle City” attracted men
(and boys as young as 12) from Europe, the U.S.
and eastern Canada to work the mines. But in
the early days of the coal boom, the thousands
who came seeking work had their own name for
Drumheller: Hell’s Hole.
Miners suffered winter in canvas tents or
mining company houses — “chicken coops”
— often with
no electricity,
plumbing or heat.
Miners had to buy
their own tools
and equipment at
inflated prices from
the company stores.
Drumheller’s
nefarious reputation,
which persisted into
the 1960s, was a
result of the miners’
everyday struggles.
More than 200
were killed in the
mines, and many
more were maimed,
burned or fell ill. Every labour right earned by the
mine workers was paid for with clashes against
union-busting spies and armed “constables” hired
by mine operators during dozens of labour strikes
in the Drumheller valley.
But for every bleak account of Drumheller’s
mining days, there’s an accompanying story of
resilience, camaraderie or heroism.
Hundreds, like Gertrude Charters — a Volunteer
Aid Detachment worker from Carmangay, Alta. —
came to Drumheller in 1918 to treat those ravaged
by the worldwide Spanish influenza epidemic.
Despite the flu being compared to medieval
Europe’s Black Plague, Charters worked fearlessly
saving lives.
Between 1911 and 1965, a staggering 60 million
tons of coal were shipped from the 139 registered
mines in the Drumheller valley. The Leduc oil
strike of 1947, however, was the beginning of the
end of the coal boom. Canadians soon chose
cleaner oil and natural gas to heat their homes
and, by the 1970s, Drumheller’s coal industry had
tapered off. The Atlas Coal Mine was, in 1984, the
last to close.
As Drumhellerite Marion Smith writes in her
poem To the Old Miners, the miners are gone but not
forgotten: “Their labours warmed a million homes,
gripped by the prairie winter’s cold; across all
Western Canada, they burned Drumheller coal.” ■
Miners
suffered
winter in
canvas tents
or mining
company
houses —
“chicken
coops” —
often with
no electricity,
plumbing or
heat.
Drumheller’s Coal Mining Characters
Fanny Ramsley
“Madame Fanny” started one of Drumheller’s
longest-running brothels in 1917-18. Like her business
rival, Madame Mary Roper, Ramsley kept order in
her establishment with a shotgun. She was also very
charitable, sending groceries to struggling families during
the Depression.
J. Frank Moodie
(1878 – 1943)
A saint to some and a
“bastard” to others,
Moodie opened the
Rosedale Mine in 1912.
His vision for the mine
was a “model camp to
end all worker squalor
and discontent.” But
Moodie clashed violently
with pro-union forces
several times and
even hired a Pinkerton
detective to spy on his
workers.
Thomas Belot (1882 – 1925)
In 1922, Belot came to Drumheller with wife Doris and
their baby girl to work the mines. On Oct. 21, 1925, Belot’s
day off, he took an extra shift for a sick co-worker. He was
killed that day when a large rock fell on his back. Doris
never remarried. When she died in 1985, she was buried
next to him in the Drumheller Cemetery.
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Journey into history at the Atlas Coal Mine
By Nicole Forrest
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ith the clunk of a lever, metal
railcars shudder to life, beginning
their journey through the Atlas
Coal Mine National Historic Site.
These open carts, once used to carry miners to the
darkest reaches of Atlas No. 3, are now filled with
fascinated visitors to the site. They lumber beneath
sloping troughs through which
coal was once distributed into
the hopper cars of waiting
trains, past unique historic
buildings and through fields of
equipment discarded during
the mine’s period of operation
between 1936 and 1956.
Later, visitors climb the
narrow wooden shaft of the
last standing wooden coal tipple in Canada, once
used to prepare and load coal for transportation
to market. Walking hundreds of feet along a thick
rubber conveyor belt, visitors hear anecdotes
about the young miners who worked there. They
learn how the tipple and its equipment sorted
and preserved the freshly mined coal — from
dusty “nuts” and fist-sized “eggs” to the much
larger “lumps.”
Donning hard-hats and lamps, visitors shiver
as they enter the cool stillness of the mineshaft.
Typical of mines in the badlands, this is an uphill
hike to where coal deposits are visible externally
in the black rings of the hoodoos. The mine
is dark and full of mystery, and when all the
headlamps are extinguished it’s impossible to
see even an inch ahead. At the end of the shaft,
visitors find themselves at
the height of Atlas Coal Mine
#3, with breathtaking views
of the valley below. The tour
continues with glimpses of
the ongoing mine restoration
and a walk around the
blacksmith’s shop.
As such a spectacular
tribute to the Drumheller
Valley’s mining history, it’s no surprise this was
chosen as the location for a stage of the Amazing
Race Canada reality TV competition in 2013. ■
GETTING THERE:
Atlas Coal Mine National Historic Site is 15 minutes east
of Drumheller on Highway 10
Open May to October 2015 | atlascoalmine.ab.ca |
[email protected] | (403) 822-2220
Photos courtesy of Atlas Coal Mine National Historic Site
MINING
THE PAST
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BRIDGES, BEER AND
BULLET HOLES
Its coal-boom heyday is long past, but Wayne
is proud of its rough-and-tumble history
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f you should find yourself hankering
for a cold beverage while experiencing
Alberta’s badlands, take the Highway
10X turnoff from Highway 10 just east
of Drumheller and head toward the tiny
hamlet of Wayne.
Along the six-kilometre stretch that
follows, you’ll traverse no fewer than 11
one-lane metal bridges. Carrying traffic over the
winding Rosebud River and the now-defunct
railway tracks — once used to transport coal
through local mining communities — these spans
are in the Guinness Book of World Records as the
most bridges to be found
within the shortest distance.
But this bonanza of
bridges isn’t the only
notable thing you’ll find.
Here in Wayne, 11 kilometres
southeast of Drumheller,
stands one of the last relics
remaining from a oncebooming mining community
— the century-old Rosedeer
Hotel and its original bar, the
Last Chance Saloon. Rumour
has it the saloon got its name
because it is, in fact, the last chance for a drink for
65 kilometres, or a day’s ride on horseback.
Its nickname, though, was “the Bucket of Blood,”
because of the numerous fights that occurred
there. Among these was a close call in the early
1970s that left three bullet holes in the wall. The
story goes that three hooligans refused to pay for
their drinks, so the barman calmly pulled out a
.45-calibre handgun and fired three rounds over
their heads. They then paid and left — swiftly.
During the area’s mining heyday, there were
139 coal mines in the Drumheller Valley, the first
of which opened in 1911. The last load of coal
shipped out in 1979. Six of the mines were in
Wayne. “And wherever there was a coal mine, a
community sprang up, so people could walk to
work,” says Linda Digby, executive director of the
Atlas Coal Mine National Historic Site.
The tiny town was once home to 3,000 people,
and at least 30 different languages could be heard
in the mines and on the streets of Wayne. It was
also the first centre in the
area to boom and bust.
The vast majority of
residents have long since
left, but longtime Rosedeer
Hotel and Saloon owner Fred
Dayman grew up there while
his parents were running the
place, which they had taken
over from his uncle.
The family operated the
establishment from the time
it was built in 1913, with
Dayman and his wife Alisa
at the helm for the past 30 years. Last summer,
the Daymans handed the business over to new
owners and longtime friends Dave and Videll
Arsenault.
The hotel welcomes visitors seven days a
week to stay in one of its seven rooms, or spend
an afternoon enjoying a full menu that includes
buffalo burgers and homemade apple pie. ■
Present-day view of Last Chance Saloon exterior courtesy Travel Alberta; interior of Last Chance Saloon photo by Jared Sych; bridge photo istockphoto.com
By Barbara Balfour
Rosedeer Hotel
and Saloon
manager Paula
Sutherland,
centre, with
owners Dave and
Videll Arsenault.
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DRUMHELLER
By Rosella Chibambo
Horsethief Canyon
THE
FREE-SPIRITED
EXPLORER
The Drumheller Valley’s other-
worldly landscape is a visual
feast. To experience the area up
close, follow this itinerary. You’ll
see it all, from above and from
ground level.
Campground and Cabins on the banks of the
Red Deer River and settle into a teepee with four
cots inside and a picnic table and fire pit outside.
25 Poplar St. N., Drumheller, 403-823-6655
DAY 2
DAY 1
9:30 a.m. – About 16 kilometres from
Drumheller on North Dinosaur Trail (Hwy. 838),
Horsethief Canyon offers stunning morning
views of the badlands. Watch for the Little
Church — a tiny white chapel that seats
thousands, six at a time.
10:00 a.m. – Follow Highway 9 southwest of
11:00 a.m. – On the way back to Drumheller,
Drumheller to Horseshoe Canyon, where you
can park and choose a trail to hike in the badlands.
stop at Cactus Coulee Fun Park. Kick into gear
in a Naskart racer or bounce on the bungee
trampoline. Just off North Dinosaur Tr. (Hwy. 838),
4 km west of Royal Tyrrell Museum, 403-823-7352
11:30 a.m. – Take one of Mountain View
Helicopters’ tours: a five- to six-minute hover over
the canyon, or an 11- to 12-minute flight along its
entire 13 kilometres. 403-334-4354, mvheli.com
HorsethiefCanyon, iStock Photo
7:00 p.m. – Check into River Grove
1:00 p.m. – Grab lunch at the relaxed Old
Grouch’s Cozy Café. Enjoy homemade cabbage
rolls and perogies, but leave room for a slice of one
of Fran’s pies, baked daily. 87 Bridge St., Drumheller,
403-823-5755
12:30 p.m. – Lunch at Bernie & the Boys
Bistro. If you order the Mammoth Burger, take a
picture; your friends won’t believe the burger’s
size. 305 4 St. W., Drumheller, 403-823-3318
2:00 p.m. – Paddle a raft from Newcastle
1:30 p.m. – For a glimpse of Canada’s last
Beach up the Red Deer River, then float back
down. Follow Newcastle Tr. W. to 10 St. W., Drumheller
standing wooden coal tipple and most complete
historic coal mine, head east on Hoodoo Trail (Hwy.
10) to the Atlas Coal Mine National Historic
Site. On the way, visit the East Coulee School
Museum, where miners’ children were students.
atlascoalmine.ab.ca, ecsmuseum.ca
5:30 p.m. – Get your Greek on with dinner at
Athens, and ask where Clint Eastwood sat when
he was in the area filming Unforgiven. 71 Bridge St.,
Drumheller, 403-823-3225
5:30 p.m. – Dinner at Vietnamese Noodle
House, featuring friendly service and delicious pho,
bun, salad rolls and more. 202 2nd St. W., Drumheller,
403-823-2000
7:00 p.m. – Visit Wayne's Last Chance
Saloon. The century-old building evokes the
area’s coal-mining days. 11 km southeast of
Drumheller along Hoodoo Tr. (Hwy. 10) to Hwy. 10X,
Wayne, 403-823-9189
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Hours in
DRUMHELLER
Orkney Viewpoint
fun addicts or just crazy for dinosaurs, Drumheller’s recreational
opportunities provide plenty of
chances to let loose and use your
imagination.
2:30 p.m. – Beside the World’s Largest
Dinosaur you’ll find the Aquaplex, where you can
take a dip in the indoor pool or swim in the heated
outdoor pool. Rotary Spray Park is right next
door. 100 1 Ave. W., Drumheller, 403-823-1322
5:00 p.m. – For dinner, try the Chinese buffet
DAY 1
at Sizzling Family Restaurant. 160 Centre St.,
9:00 a.m. – Start your day off with flapjacks
and waffles from Whifs Flapjack House (peach
melba waffle, anyone?). Check out the motorized
train running around the restaurant’s ceiling.
801 North Dinosaur Tr. (Hwy. 838), Drumheller,
403-823-7595
6:00 p.m. – Head over to the Royal Tyrrell
10:00 a.m. – Head to Fossil World
Dinosaur Discovery Centre for your first big
Drumheller adventure. Dig up a fossil, take home
a vial of real minerals or attempt the fossil wall
climb. 1381 North Dinosaur Tr. (Hwy. 838), Drumheller,
403-823-6666, fossilworld.com
9:00 p.m. – Check into the Ramada Inn
& Suites for the evening. Help yourself to
complimentary cookies at the front desk. In the
morning, enjoy the free continental breakfast.
680 2 St. S.E., Drumheller, 1-877-807-2800
Museum, open until 9 p.m. in the summer.
Evenings are less crowded, making it easier to
experience Canada’s largest collection of dinosaur
fossils. 1500 North Dinosaur Tr. (Hwy. 838), Drumheller,
310-0000, then 403-823-7707, tyrrellmuseum.com
Noon – Continue to follow North
Dinosaur Trail (Hwy. 838)
northwest from Drumheller for
24 kilometres to the cableoperated Bleriot Ferry for a
scenic view of the Red Deer
River. Once across the river,
the drive back to town on
South Dinosaur Trail (Hwy.
837) will bring you to stunning
Orkney Viewpoint, where
you can enjoy a picnic overlooking
Drumheller’s river valley.
Royal Tyrrell Museum
Orkney Viewpoint, iStock Photo; Bleriot Ferry photos courtesy Travel Alberta; Dinosaur display photo courtesy Royal Tyrrell Museum
THE YOUNG
AND YOUNG AT
HEART
Whether you and your family are
2:00 p.m. – After lunch, head back to town
and climb 26.2 metres (86 feet) to the top of the
World’s Largest Dinosaur, next to the Drumheller
Visitor Information Centre. Visit the gift shop for a
souvenir. Who couldn’t use a pair of dinosaur socks?
60 1 Ave. W., Drumheller, 1-866-823-8100
555 Highway 10 East, Drumheller
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48
Hours in
DRUMHELLER
Hoodoos
DAY 2
The Fossil Shop
10:30 a.m. – If it happens to be raining (and
3:30 p.m. – Peruse The Fossil Shop, which
even if it's not), Jurassic Laser Tag and Arcade
offers indoor fun to burn off some steam. 368
Centre St., Drumheller, 403-823-6350
sells souvenirs, books and genuine fossils. Going
home with a $70,000 partial Triceratops skull is
tempting, but the reasonably priced crocodile
bones will do as mementoes. 61 Bridge St.,
Drumheller, 403-823-6774, thefossilshop.com
11:30 a.m. – Have lunch at the Diana
Restaurant, featuring highly rated Chinese
and western cuisine. 388 Centre St, Drumheller,
403-823-3030
12:30 p.m. – Shop at RJ Flowers for a lot
more than flowers — the store features gifts,
clothes and more. 40 3rd Ave. E., Drumheller,
403-823-2792
2:00 p.m. – Next, go to Bumper Boat
Amusements for some mini golf and bumper
boats. 901 North Dinosaur Tr. (Hwy. 838), Drumheller,
403-823-2628
4:00 p.m. – Channel your inner Fred Flintstone
with a visit to Sandstone Lanes for some
bowling. 405 11 Ave. S.E., Drumheller, 403-823-6677
6:00 p.m. – Stop in for a quick home-style
meal at Yavis Family Restaurant. Valley Plaza,
249 3 Ave. W., Drumheller, 403-823-8317
7:30 p.m. – Finish off the day by taking in the
latest movie at the Napier Theatre in the heart
of downtown Drumheller. 20 3 Ave. E., Drumheller,
403-823-6411
Rosedale Suspension Bridge photo courtesy Travel Alberta; hoodoos and fossil photo thinkstockphotos.ca
9:00 a.m. – Make the ninekilometre drive southeast along the Hoodoo
Trail (Hwy. 10) to the Rosedale Suspension
Bridge, built by miners to reach the Star Mine
across the Red Deer River. Back on Hoodoo Trail,
drive to its namesake, the hoodoos. Stay on the
paths as you walk around the giant rock pillars.
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403-823-8664 | Locate
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Enjoy lunch in the
Willow Tea Room, gift store,
friendly interactive guided tours.
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403-822-3970
www.ecsmuseum.ca
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570
Family Dining
Campground
Patio Pints
403-823-9189
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Explore the valley in
a 1920s-style trolley!
Sit back and enjoy
the interpretive guided
scenic tour
403-823-8664
dinosaurvalleyexpress.com
23
48
Hours in
DRUMHELLER
Dinosaur Trail Golf & Country Club
adventure, but prefer a slow
and steady pace, this itinerary
is for you. Indulge in quiet dinners, galleries, museums and a
quaint bed-and-breakfast, and
be immersed in Drumheller’s
hospitality, pioneering spirit and
natural splendour.
DAY 1
9:00 a.m. – Stop for a breakfast bagel and
locally roasted coffee at Café Olé, a Spanish-style
grab-and-go eatery. 11 Railway Ave., Drumheller,
403-823-5723
9:30 a.m. – Once you’ve recharged your
batteries, walk over to the Badlands Historical
Centre and peruse the oddities on display,
including a two-wheeled car. 335 1 St. E.,
10:30 a.m. – Take advantage of Drumheller’s
scenery by playing a round at the Dinosaur Trail
Golf & Country Club. Play nine holes and fit in
lunch at the club’s Wild Sage restarant. 6455 North
Dinosaur Tr. (Hwy. 838), Drumheller, 403-823-5622,
dinosaurtrailgolf.com
2:00 p.m. – Returning to the town centre, stop
at the Homestead Museum. More than 10,000
artifacts are on display, including a two-headed calf
and the Murray House, a home that was purchased
through the 1919 Eaton’s catalogue. 901 North
Dinosaur Tr. (Hwy. 838), Drumheller, 403-823-2600
3:00 p.m. – Next,
visit the Badlands
Gallery, operated
by the Canadian
Badlands Artist
Association.
Then head next
door to Ateliero
Jacqueline Sveda
Verda and see
artist-in-residence
Jacqueline Sveda’s vibrant
paintings. 50C 3 Ave. W., Drumheller, 403-823-8680,
badlandsgallery.com, and 40 3 Ave. W., Drumheller,
403-823-2455, atelieroverda.com
Dinosaur Trail Golf & Country Club photo courtesy Travel Alberta; Ateliero Verda and Homestead Museum photos courtesy Town of Drumheller
THE CULTURE
CRAWLER
If you are kid-free and up for
25
48
Hours in
DRUMHELLER
3:30 p.m. – See the impressive collection at
Valley Doll Museum & Gifts, where more than
700 dolls are on display in vignettes, including
King Henry VIII with all his wives. 84 3 Ave. W.,
Drumheller, 403-823-3655, valleydollmuseum.com
4:30 p.m. – Enjoy a short, scenic drive to the
hamlet of Rosebud via Highway 9 West
and Highway 840 from Drumheller.
Stop in at the Rosebud
& District Centennial
Museum, featuring local
pioneering and ranching
history. 117 Main St., Rosebud,
403-677-2352
5:30 p.m. – Wrap up the
day with an evening of dinner
theatre. A ticket to Rosebud
Theatre will get you a
show and a meal at the
Mercantile across the
street. 116 Main St.,
Rosebud, 1-800-267-7553,
rosebudtheatre.com
9:30 p.m. – Bed down
at Rosebud Country Inn.
This cozy retreat has 10 rooms,
each with its own ensuite, but none
with a television. 111 2 Ave. E., Rosebud, 403-677-2211
DAY 2
9:00 a.m. – Time for a self-guided tour of the
area. Beginning in Drumheller, head west then
north on South Dinosaur Trail for the 23-kilometre
scenic drive to the Bleriot Ferry across the Red
Deer River. Head back to town for lunch.
Noon – Lunch at
O’Shea’s Eatery
& Ale House; pub
grub with a gourmet
twist. Order boneless
wings in more than
two dozen flavours, and grab a jumbo pretzel
with honey mustard to go. 600B, 680 2 St. S.E.,
Drumheller, 403-823-2460, osheasalehouse.com
1:00 p.m. – Enjoy an afternoon spa treatment
at The Heartwood Inn and Spa. Women and
men alike can indulge in a manicure, pedicure
or massage. 320 North Railway Ave. E., Drumheller,
403-823-6495, innsatheartwood.com
3:00 p.m. – If you’re visiting between July
11-13, 18-20 or 25-27, don’t miss the Canadian
Badlands Passion Play, an elaborate three-hour
annual theatrical portrayal of the life and death
of Jesus Christ. Take South Dinosaur Tr. (Hwy. 837)
to 605 17 St. S.W., Drumheller, 1-888-823-2001,
canadianpassionplay.com
6:30 p.m. – Make
dinner reservations
— three days in
advance — at
Sublime Food
& Wine, one of
Drumheller’s newest eateries. The lamb chops
with sun-dried tomato pesto come highly
recommended. 109 Centre St., Drumheller, 403-8232344, sublimefoodandwine.com ■
Passion Play photo courtesy Canadian Badlands Passion Play; Rosebud & District Centennial Museum, O'Shea's Eatery & Ale House and Sublime Food & Wine photos courtesy Town of Drumheller
Canadian Badlands Passion Play
27
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To Hwy 27
To Morrin, Stettler,
Delia & Hanna
838
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Orkney
Viewpoint
Horsethief
Canyon
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Trail
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575
Drumheller
Municipal Airport
Visitor Information
Centre & World's
Largest Dinosaur
Royal Tyrrell
Museum
The Little
Church
DINOSAUR TRAIL
Dinosaur Trail Golf
& Country Club
Begin the tour at the bridge, leading to
North Dinosaur Trail. There are many
attractions, services and facilities along
the 48-km trail. Distances are from the
Visitor Information Centre:
The Fossil Shop
The General Store
Homestead Museum
Bumper Boat Amusements
Fossil World Dinosaur Discovery Centre
Midland Provincial Park Interpretive Centre
Royal Tyrrell Museum The Little Church
Midland
Prov. Park &
McMullen Island
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Canadian Badlands Passion Play Site
Horsethief Canyon
Bleriot Ferry
(the halfway point on the Dinosaur Trail)
Orkney Viewpoint
Canadian Badlands Passion Play Site
Newcastle Beach Recreation Area
and Boat Launch
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16 km
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24 km
18.5 km
3.5 km
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Stampede Grounds
2 km
Mountain View
Helicopters
9
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840
To Rosebud
841
Horseshoe Canyon
12
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ATTRACTIONS
Atlas Coal Mine National Historic Site
Hoodoo Tr, East Coulee
Canadian Badlands Passion Play
605 17th St SW, Drumheller
East Coulee School Museum
15 minutes east of Drumheller on Hwy 10
6455 North Dinosaur Tr
Royal Tyrrell Museum
Hwy 838, Drumheller
Mountain View Helicopters
Hwy 9
Rare Rides
756 Hunter Dr., Drumheller
SHOPPING
Caracol Clay Studio
169 6th St, East Coulee
Frontier Market
6.5 km east of Drumheller
Top Rockers Motorcycle Gear
11 2 Ave N, Drumheller
The Sage Shoppe
Authentic Canadian Badlands gifts
Beside Last Chance Saloon, Wayne
RESTAURANTS
Last Chance Saloon
555 Jewel St, Wayne
CAMPGROUNDS and HOTELS
Carbon East & Main Campgrounds
South end of Carbon
Dorothy B&B
Cottonwood Campground, just south of Dorothy
Rosedeer Hotel
555 Jewel St, Wayne
DRUMHELLER VALLEY
To Stettler
l Lake
Chain
Lakes
RUMSEY
Mudsprings
Lake
Springwater
School
Historic Site
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TWP RD. 324
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27
CRAIGMYLE
Buffalo Paddock
Sod House
9
MORRIN
DELIA
Museum
To Hanna
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Recreation Area
MUNSON
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ROSEDALE
56
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Provincial Park
STARLAND
COUNTY
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Mine
6. Newcastle Coal
Company
7. Drumheller Mine
8. Star Coal Mines Ltd.
9. Rosedale Coal & Clay
Products Company Ltd.
10. Rosedeer Mine
11. Western Commercial
Mining Company
12. Jewel Colleries
13. Aetna Coal Mines
14. Arcadia Mine
15. Maple Leaf Minerals
16. Murray Colliers
17. Atlas Coal Mine
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Top Rockers Motorcycle Gear
ROSEDALE
Rosedale
Suspension Bridge
8
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Trail
HOODOO TRAIL
Much of the famous eerie landscape of the
badlands can be seen along the popular
Hoodoo Trail. Distances are from the Visitor
Information Centre:
CAMBRIA
WAYNE
Frontier
Market
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Rosedeer Hotel
The Sage Shoppe
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Last Chance Saloon/Rosedeer Hotel
The Hoodoos
Atlas Coal Mine National Historic Site
To Dalum & Hwy 1
8.5 km
11 km
16 km
23 km
24 km
LEHIGH
Hoodoo
Trail
Caracol Clay Studio
EAST COULEE
CAMPGROUNDS and HOTELS cont.
McLaren Dam
Hwy 851, 24 km north of Hwy 9
Michichi Dam Recreation Area
12.5 km north of Hwy 576 on Hwy 849, Michichi, AB
Atlas Coal Mine
National Historic Site
10
17
16
570
569
To Dorothy
& Dinosaur
Provincial Park
29
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Fish Lake
Provincial
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18. Jungling Works – 299 1st St W
19. Merle Norman Cosmetics/Marilyn's Fashion & Aesthetic – 337 Centre St
20. Riverside Value Drug Mart - 167 Centre St
21. R&J Flower Centre - 40 3rd Ave E
22. Shredz Snow & Skate – 250 3rd Ave W
23. Sunrise Auto Repair – 389 1st St E
24. Valley Doll Museum & Gifts – 84 3rd Ave W
ATTRACTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Badlands Gallery – 50C 3 Ave W, Drumheller
Badlands Historical Centre – 335 1st St E
Bumper Boat Amusements – 901 North Dinosaur Tr
Canadian Badlands Passion Play – 605 17th St SW
The Homestead Museum – 901 North Dinosaur Tr
Rosebud Theatre – 116 Main St, Rosebud
Royal Tyrrell Museum – Hwy 838
World’s Largest Dinosaur – 60 1st Ave W
RESTAURANTS
SHOPPING
25. Bernie & the Boys Bistro – 305 4th St W
26. Café Ole – 11 Railway Ave
27.Evan's – 1103 Hwy 9
28. Ivy's Awesome Kitchen & Bistro – 35 3rd Ave W
29. Pizza Hut – Valley Plaza, 249 3rd Ave W
30. Vietnamese Noodle House – 202 2nd St W
31. Yavis Family Restaurant – Valley Plaza, 249 3rd Ave W
9. 3rd Avenue Arts – 20 3 Ave W
10. Ateliero Verda Fine Art Gallery & Studio – 40 3rd Ave W
11. Bits & Pieces Keepsake Quilting – 342 Centre St
12. Buy Gone General Store Pawn & Consign
– 50 North Railway Ave W
13. Greentree Mall – 555 Hwy 10 E
14. Dry Canyon Collectables – 175 3rd Ave W
15. The Faux Den – 175 3rd Ave. W
16. The Fossil Shop – 61 Bridge St
HOTELS AND CAMPGROUNDS
32. Canalta Jurassic Hotel – 1103 Hwy 9 S
33. Dinosaur RV Park and Dino’s RV Nest
– Corner of Hwy 9 and North Dinosaur Tr
34. Econo Lodge – 392 Centre St & Railway Ave
35. Heartwood Inn – 320 North Railway Ave E
36. McDougall Lane B&B – 71 McDougall Lane
37. Newcastle Country Inn – 1130 Newcastle Tr
38. Quality Hotel – 100 S. Railway Ave.
39. Ramada Inn & Suites – 600, 680 2nd St SE
40. River Grove Campground and Cabins – 25 Poplar St N
41. Super 8 – 800, 680 2nd St SE
42.Travelodge – 101 Grove Pl
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DISCOVER THEATRE
A THEATRE
NEAR YOU
Rosebud Centre of the Arts presents
plays that are worth the short, scenic
drive to the hamlet of Rosebud
W
ind your way through the
Rosebud River Valley past badlands
and wheat fields, and you'll find a
rural gem — one of Alberta’s longest-running
professional theatre companies. Rosebud Theatre
began in 1973, when youth pastor and teacher
LaVerne Erickson opened a summer arts camp in
the hamlet of Rosebud, a 30-minute drive from
Drumheller via highways 9 and 840.
The camp evolved into a private high school
and, eventually, into the post-secondary Rosebud
School of the Arts and Rosebud Theatre.
At capacity, Rosebud’s main venue, the 230-seat
Opera House, can more than double the hamlet’s
population. In 2003, a second stage was added
with seating for 65. Each year, more than 33,000
visitors see shows ranging from dramas to musicals,
performed by staff, guest artists and students.
Theatre tickets include a buffet meal prepared
by executive chef Charlie See across the street in
the renovated century-old Rosebud Mercantile, also
home to Wild Horse Jack’s Grill, Rosebud Gifts &
Crafts and a conference centre. Nearby, the historic
United Church contains Akokiniskway Gallery and
Rosebud Creek Recording Studio.
It’s art with southern Alberta heart. ■
SHOWS & DATES
OPERA HOUSE
THE MIRACLE WORKER by William Gibson
March 27 to May 16
THE WIZARD OF OZ
by L. Frank Baum adapted by John Kane
May 29 to Sept 5
MASS APPEAL
by Bill C. Davis
Sept 18 to Oct 24
A WIND IN THE WILLOWS CHRISTMAS
IN ROSEBUD featuring the music of John Rutter
Nov 6 to Dec 19
STUDIO STAGE
WILDWOOD FIRE
by Lauren de Graaf & Kelsey Krogman
May 6 to June 20
LAST TRAIN TO NIBROC
by Arlene Hutton
July 2 to Aug 29
GETTING THERE:
TICKETS:
Rosebud Theatre is at 110 1 Ave. W. in the hamlet of Rosebud, 35
kilometres southwest of Drumheller on Highway 9 (then south on
Highway 840).
Opera House (tickets include a meal at the Mercantile):
• Adults (13 to 64), $72.45 to $80.70
• Seniors (65+), $65.10 to $73.35
• Students (13-plus with valid ID card). $27.30 to $35.55
• Children (4 to 12), $23.10 to $30.30
Studio Stage Performances: $22.10 advance; $24 at the door.
CONTACT:
403-677-2350 or 1-800-267-7553, rosebudtheatre.com
Rosebud
Something More…
Rosebud is a jewel in the Canadian Badlands.
Nestled in a pretty little river valley, this hamlet of just
over 100 boasts one of Canada’s premiere theatre destinations.
The wildly popular Rosebud Theatre is the centerpiece, attracting over 35,000
guests each year. It is famous for its delicious buffet with live music and engaging
theatre performances, ranging from uproarious comedy to toe-tapping musicals to
heartwarming dramas. RosebudTheatre.com 1-800-267-7553
Rosebud also features an Art Gallery with constantly changing exhibitions that are
a feast for the eyes. For the rest of your appetite, enjoy the mouth-watering offerings
of Wild Horse Jack’s. But Rosebud also features so much more…
Bed & Breakfasts
Arbour Guest House &
Studio
Rose Cottage B&B
Rosebud Country Inn
Stage Door B&B
RV Camping
High Eagle RV Park
Shopping
Backstage Gifts
Rosebud Gifts & Crafts
Rosehip Gift Shop
Other Attractions
Historical WalkingTour
Rosebud Centennial
Museum
Rosebud Golf Course
Thorny Rose Café
Rosebud is 20 minutes SW of Drumheller, or about 1 hour NE of Calgary.
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photo courtesy Canadian Badlands Passion Play
DISCOVER THE PASSION
SETTING
THE SCENE
The Canadian Badlands Passion Play impresses
with the greatest story ever told
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or nearly two decades, the Canadian
Badlands Passion Play has been
transporting audiences back 2,000 years
in time with its dramatic depiction of the life of
Jesus Christ.
The elaborate three-hour production —
complete with live animals and more than 200
actors dressed in authentic period costumes
— takes place each July in a 2,700-seat outdoor
amphitheatre surrounded by the iconic badlands
coulees on the outskirts of Drumheller.
Within the gentle curve of the amphitheatre
seating lies one of the largest drama stages in
Canada. The stage is the size of six football fields
and includes a number of large set pieces that
evoke the feeling of Herod's temple and palace of
ancient Jerusalem.
If you can’t snag front-row seats, fear not;
the amphitheatre’s acoustics are ideal for large
audiences, with a new state-of-the-art sound
system ensuring no one misses a word of the new
script, written specifically for the production. The
script was rewritten in 2011 by Rosebud artist
Royal Sproule, who tells the story through the eyes
of a mysterious old man whose identity is only
revealed in the final scene.
The Passion Play has attracted 250,000-plus
visitors since its first performance in 1994. Even
when it’s not on, the site is worth a quick detour
should you find yourself in the area — the three
crosses on a hill overlooking the site are a continual
reminder of the play’s dramatic conclusion. ■
FAST FACTS
Between 350 and 400 costumes are used for the
production; many are revised to fit the colour
scheme of each new season.
There are 33 steps from the bottom of the
amphitheatre to the top.
Seven actors have played Jesus over the years.
There is a special manual for the scene in which the
actor playing Jesus Christ is raised onto the cross.
From rehearsal to the final performance, the
Passion Play takes 10 weeks to produce.
The Passion Play script is revised each year along
with the set, props and costumes.
The Passion Play was the winner of a 2013 Alberta
Pride Award from Alberta Tourism.
DATES AND TIMES:
TICKETS:
GETTING THERE:
Evening performances are at 6 p.m.
on July 10, 11, 17, 24 and 25; afternoon
performances are at 3 p.m. on July 12,
18, 19 and 26.
• Adults, $48 to $63
From downtown Drumheller, take South
Dinosaur Trail (Hwy 837) to 17 Street S.W.
Watch for the blue attraction signs.
• Seniors (65+), $43 to $58
• Students (13 to 18), $29 to $49
• Children (6 to 12), $29 to $44
CONTACT:
1-888-823-2001, canadianpassionplay.com
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DISCOVER RESTAURANTS
DRUMHELLER’S
DINING SCENE
By Nicole Forrest
S
cattered in and around Drumheller is a
wealth of impressive dining options — you
just need to know where to look. From a
gourmet burger at Bernie & the Boys Bistro,
305 4th St. W., to the authentic Vietnamese
Noodle House, 202 2nd St. W., to big-name fast
food and sit-down restaurant chains, restaurant
choices abound.
Start your morning in the zen-like surroundings of Café Olé at Railway Avenue and Centre
Street. Here you can treat yourself to nutritious
homemade granola, a fresh-baked loaf, hot soup
or a tasty wrap alongside your delectable cup of
gourmet coffee.
Those who appreciate an elegant and
experimental medley of dishes will want to try
Sublime Food & Wine. Located in a converted
old character house at 109 Centre St., Sublime
offers mouth-watering baked brie along with a
spectacular variety of unique menu choices.
Athens Greek Restaurant, 71 Bridge St.,
is a family establishment serving up delicious
home-cooked Greek dishes including souvlaki
and baklava.
Looking for pizza and pasta? Boston Pizza, 680
2nd Ave. S.E., offers a popular range of delicious
and satisfying menu choices.
Whifs Flapjack House, 801 N. Dinosaur Tr.,
has a name that spells out its menu options
for passers-by. Specializing in delicious waffles,
hamburgers, ice cream, flapjacks and salad, Whifs
is often busy from morning to afternoon as visitors
indulge in its delicious offerings.
The restaurant that’s the most authentically
Drumheller has to be Yavis Family Restaurant.
The Yavises have been in Drumheller for a century,
and there are items on the menu that have been
there since the restaurant opened in 1917.
Anyone eager to venture a little further into
the badlands should drive 20 minutes to Wayne,
where the family-friendly Last Chance Saloon
serves a delicious buffalo burger and cold, refreshing pints in mason jars. ■
DISCOVER SHOPPING
DRUMHELLER’S
SHOPPING SCENE
By Nicole Forrest
S
unbaked hoodoos gleam under a big blue
Alberta sky in a breathtaking large-format
print by photographer Michael Todor.
Hanging in 3rd Avenue Arts, 20 3rd Ave. W.,
the image takes you right to the time and place
where it was captured.
And it’s not alone. It hangs alongside hundreds
of art pieces by fellow Western Canadian artisans,
including glittering geodetic glass jewelry and
reclaimed steel artifacts transformed into whimsical art pieces. The store is just one of the shops
in downtown Drumheller’s Gallery Row, which
includes Ateliero Verda and Jungling Works
only a half-block away. Don't miss Just You & I, a
great little store that has something for everyone
including used and consignment clothes and gifts.
Drumheller’s historic town centre offers a wealth
of charming shops that combine the unique and
beautiful with everyday essentials.
Check out The Faux Den and Dry Canyon
Collectables, along with artisan works, health
food, antiques, spas, clothing, quilts, flowers and
even tall, hand-crafted totem poles. And of course
you'll find groceries, gas, pharmacies and banks.
The town often puts its own unique spin on
shopping and services — there’s a combined
pawn shop and fudgery, for example, alongside
chain stores such as Walmart, The Brick and
Shoppers Drug Mart. For fresh produce
and wares from a little farther afield, visit the
Drumheller Farmers’ Market, which hosts local
businesses, crafts, farm products and delicious
baked goods. And anyone eager to try a local
sport or just browse sports clothing and accessories should try Shredz Snow and Skate or
Sports Room Source for Sports. If you’re having
computer or other tech problems, a fix can be
found at Reality Bytes Incorporated, Magtech
Computer Services or The Source.
And of course, there are ample shopping
opportunities for those seeking souvenirs of a
prehistoric variety. The Jurassic Store at Fossil
World, the World’s Largest Dinosaur Gift Shop
and the Royal Tyrrell Museum Gift Shop all
offer different and unique souvenirs that capture
the spirit of Dinosaur Trail. ■
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PLAYGROUND
FIREWOOD/FIREPITS
PICNIC TABLES/AREA
CONVENIENCE STORE
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$30-35
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SEWAGE DISPOSAL
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RESERVATIONS ACCEPTED
FLUSH TOILETS
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AMPERAGE
SHOWERS
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LAUNDROMAT
NUMBER OF SITES
Campgrounds
POWER WATER SEWER
UNSERVICED SITE RATES
ACCOMMODATIONS
ACADIA VALLEY
MARSHALL FIELDS & CAMPGROUND
Box 30, Acadia Valley, AB T0J 0A0
PH: 403-972-3808/403-972-3755
www.mdacadia.ab.ca
PWS
$20
Open May 1 – mid-October. Large pull-thru sites. Walking
distance to playground, convenience store, service station
and restaurant. Stocked fishing and additional camping at the
Municipal Dam.
BEISEKER
BEISEKER MUNICIPAL CAMPGROUND
P.O. Box 349, Beiseker, AB T0M 0G0
PH: 403-888-9730 OR 403-947-3774 • FX: 403-947-2146
www.beiseker.com
PWS 15
$35-40
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50
Open May 1 – October. 24-hour on-site manager, BBQ, camp use
area. Firepits, group camping, pull-thru access. Ball diamonds. In U $15 50+
and around Beiseker are a laundromat and convenience store.
CARBON
CARBON EAST & MAIN CAMPGROUNDS
P.O. Box 249, Carbon, AB T0M 0L0
PH: 403-572-3244 • FX: 403-572-3778
www.villageofcarbon.com • E: [email protected]
Office reservation hours: 8a.m. – 4p.m., Monday to Friday. All
sites have power/water (except tenting), most main sites have
sewer. Free showers. First night deposit required to reserve.
Trail system, outdoor pool and ball diamonds. 25 minutes to
Drumheller.
PWS 23
$32-35
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$30-35
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MC
30
U $15 50+
DOROTHY
COTTONWOOD CORNER CAMPGROUND
Dorothy, AB
PH: 403-822-2347
Campground is open six months of the year with a total of 50 sites
and has drinking water. In and around the hamlet of Dorothy are
a hall, museum and churches. Thirty minutes to golfing, fishing.
Suitable for weddings and reunions. Located along the Red Deer
River, 20 minutes east on Highway 10 from Drumheller or 20
minutes west of Highway 36 on #570G
PW
$25
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30
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U
$20
Credit Cards Accepted: A-American Express V-Visa MC-MasterCard DP-Direct Payment
Wheelchair Access Partial Wheelchair Access
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SEWAGE DISPOSAL
LAUNDROMAT
AMPERAGE
PLAYGROUND
FIREWOOD/FIREPITS
PICNIC TABLES/AREA
CONVENIENCE STORE
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CREDIT CARDS
FLUSH TOILETS
SHOWERS
NUMBER OF SITES
Campgrounds
POWER WATER SEWER
ACCOMMODATIONS
DRUMHELLER
DINOSAUR RV PARK AND DINO'S RV NEST
Corner of Hwy 9 & North Dinosaur Trail
PH: (PARK) 403-823-3291 OR (NEST) 403-823-3288
www.dinosaurrvpark.ca
Location! Location! Location! Splash park, World's Largest Dinosaur,
PWS 155 •
$44-53
PW 50
$39-43
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50
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10
aquaplex and shopping within walking distance. Pull-thru sites, playground, mini-putt, arcade, C-Store, ATM, portable fire pits, pet friendly, $34-38
internet available. Park open year round, long-term rates available.
RIVER GROVE CAMPGROUND AND CABINS
25 Poplar Street, Box 2097, Drumheller, AB T0J 0Y0
PH: 403-823-6655
www.camprivergrove.com
Scenic River Grove offers shaded RV and tent site. Teepees are
$66, and cabins from $96 – $167+ GST. (No pets in cabins).
Located across the bridge from tourist info centre, World's
Largest Dinosaur, waterpark & aquaplex. We have an arcade,
picnic tables, playground, c-store & free Wi-Fi. Quiet from
11 p.m. to 7 a.m.
PWS 15
$35-40
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$30-35
50
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U $15
IRRICANA
IRRICANA FOUNDERS PARK
P.O. Box 100, Irricana, AB T0M 1B0
PH: 403-371-7376/403-935-4672 • FX: 403-935-4270
www.irricana.com
PS $23 36
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Located 35 minutes NE of Calgary off Hwy 9 and 567. On-site
management, ball diamonds, camp kitchen, horseshoe pits,
walking paths, rodeo outdoor riding area. Adjacent to
Community Hall (available for rent). In and around Beiseker are
a laundromat and convenience store.
OYEN
TOWN OF OYEN – RCMP CENTENNIAL CAMPGROUND
P.O. Box 360, Oyen, AB T0J 2J0 – 500 4th St. East
PH: 403-664-3511 OR 403-664-9711
www.townofoyen.com • E: [email protected]
PW $25 40
Within walking distance of the Aquatic Centre and waterslide,
nine-hole grass greens golf course, six ball diamonds, skateboard park and tennis courts plus many other amenities. In and
around Beisker there is a laundromat and convenience store.
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•
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CONVENIENCE STORE
PICNIC TABLES/AREA
•
FIREWOOD/FIREPITS
SEWAGE DISPOSAL
•
PLAYGROUND
FLUSH TOILETS
•
AMPERAGE
SHOWERS
11
LAUNDROMAT
NUMBER OF SITES
Campgrounds
POWER WATER SEWER
ACCOMMODATIONS
ROCKYFORD
ROCKYFORD LIONS CAMPGROUND
P.O. Box 294, Rockyford, AB T0J 2R0
PH: 403-533-3950 • FX: 403-533-3744
www.rockyford.ca • E: [email protected]
Open year round, six winterized sites, grocery store, ATM,
public phone, library, ball diamond, horseshoe pits, drinking
water, curling rink, public skating, hunting, hiking, horseback
riding, 16 km from fishing, 24 km from golf course.
PWS
$30
•
PW $25 19
U $15 20
STARLAND COUNTY
McLAREN DAM
SW 23-33-18 -W4M
PH: 403-772-3793
www.starlandcounty.com • E: [email protected]
P$25
12
PWS
$25
8
Open May 1 – Oct. 31. From the junction of Hwy 9 and Range
Rd 17-5, travel 24 km north on SH851, then 3.2 km west, 0.8
km south and east into the site. This serene location offers
great fishing opportunities in a quiet country setting.
U $20 20
MICHICHI RECREATION AREA
Michichi, AB NW19-30-18 - W4M
PH: 403-772-3793
Open May 1 – Oct. 31, this campsite is located 0.5 km south
of Michichi along SH849. The campsite offers a beautiful
setting with great fishing opportunities, a playground,
coin-operated showers and a camp kitchen.
STARLAND RECREATION AREA
10 km W of Morrin on Hwy 27 and 1 km N.
PH: 403-772-3793
PW $25 8
30
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U $20 20
U $20
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Open May 1 – Oct. 31, this campground is located beside
the Red Deer River north of the Morrin Bridge. It offers large
spacious camping areas and a scenic backdrop of the river and
hills. Besides fishing, canoeing and great hiking opportunities,
there are also a playground and three ball diamonds.
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SWIMMING POOL
MEETING ROOM
SAUNA WHIRLPOOL EXERCISE
CABLE MOVIES SATELLITE
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SPECIALTY ROOMS
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Hotels/Motels
ROOM SERVICE LAUNDRY
ACCOMMODATIONS
DRUMHELLER
CANALTA JURASSIC HOTEL
1103 Hwy 9 S., Drumheller, AB T0J 0Y0
TF: 1-888-823-3466 (DINO) • PH: 403-823-7700
www.canaltahotels.com • E: [email protected]
Free breakfast, exercise room, meeting room, guest laundry, HS
Internet. Kitchen suites and ground floor rooms with exterior access.
Close to Tim Horton's, Extra Foods, convenience store, Dairy Queen
and liquor store. Comforting sauna, group hot tub with calming area.
DRUMHELLER RAMADA INN & SUITES
680 - 2 Street SE, Drumheller, AB T0J 0Y0
TF: 1-877-807-2800 • PH: 403-823-2028
www.canaltahotels.com • E: [email protected]
Indoor pool, waterslide, hot tub, free breakfast, fitness centre,
guest laundry, business centre, meeting room, high-speed
Internet. Pets with permission. King suites, ground-floor rooms
with exterior access, elevators. Close to Super 8, Boston Pizza,
A&W, O'Shea's Eatery and Ale House.
DRUMHELLER SUPER 8
600, 680 - 2 Street SE, Drumheller, AB T0J 0Y0
TF: 1-888-823-8882 • PH: 403-823-8887
www.super8.com • E: [email protected]
Indoor pool, waterslide, hot tub, free breakfast, guest laundry,
exercise room, elevator, king and kitchen suites available,
ground floor rooms with exterior access. Close to Ramada,
O’Shea’s Eatery & Ale House, Boston Pizza and A&W.
Pets with permission.
ECONOLODGE DRUMHELLER
392 Centre Street, Drumheller, AB T0J 0Y0
TF: 1-877-823-0022 • PH: 403-823-3322 • FX: 403-856-4864
www.choicehotels.ca/cn825; [email protected]
[email protected]
53 NB NS
For room rates, please call 403-823-3322.
Renovated in 2014, located downtown, minutes from the Royal
Tyrrell Museum, Badlands Community Facility and world's
largest Dinosaur. 53 a/c rooms with exterior access, microwave,
fridge, free Wi-Fi, comfortable queen beds. Pet fee $25.
Specialty Rooms: SUI-Suite K-Kitchenette NS-Non-Smoking Restaurant: R-Onsite NB-Nearby L-Lounge Swimming Pool: IN-Indoor O-Outdoor
WS-Waterslide Credit Cards Accepted: A-American Express V-Visa MC-MasterCard DP-Direct Payment
Wheelchair Access Partial Wheelchair Access; Room Rates: $ = up to $75, $$ = $76 - $124, $$$ = $125 - $174, $$$$ = over $175
$$ 11 NB SUI
K
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$$ 4 NB NS NB
$$$
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$$ 11 NB NS NB
NEWCASTLE COUNTRY INN
$$$
1130 Newcastle Trail, Drumheller, AB T0J 0Y2
PH: 403-823-8356 • TF: 1-888-262-4665
www.newcastlecountryinn.net • E: [email protected]
C
THE HEARTWOOD INN AND SPA
320 North Railway Ave. E., Drumheller, AB T0J 0Y4
TF: 1-888-823-6495 • FX: 403-823-4935
www.innsatheartwood.com • E: [email protected]
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PETS
BREAKFAST INCLUDED
MEETING ROOM
MICROWAVE FRIDGE
SAUNA WHIRLPOOL EXERCISE
SWIMMING POOL
CABLE MOVIES SATELLITE
ROOM SERVICE LAUNDRY
SPECIALTY ROOMS
RESTAURANT LOUNGE
NUMBER OF ROOMS
Hotels/Motels
ROOM RATES
ACCOMMODATIONS
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Downtown location minutes from World’s Largest Dinosaur,
shopping and restaurants. Family rooms available with kitchens
and firepit, pet-friendly rooms, free Wi-Fi, A/C, HDTV. Spa services.
Teams and crews welcome.
#1 on Trip Advisor
McDOUGALL LANE BED & BREAKFAST
71 McDougall Lane, Drumheller, AB T0J 0Y1
TF: 1-866-855-5263 (LANE) • PH: 403-823-5379
www.mcdougalllane.com • E: [email protected]
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Nestled in the Drumheller valley among mature trees, flower
gardens, fountains, ponds and patios. This large executive home
features spacious A/C rooms w/cable, wireless Internet and mini
fridges. Full breakfast served in the formal dining room or sunny
kitchen. Families welcome!
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Adult and senior accommodations. Clean, comfortable and quiet.
Consistently rated #1 or #2 in Drumheller on Trip Advisor. Recipient
of many housekeeping awards. Free Wi-Fi, self-serve breakfast,
gluten-free available upon request. Air-conditioned. Please, no
fragrances in respect of others who may have allergies. No Pets.
QUALITY HOTEL
100 South Railway Ave., Drumheller, AB T0J 0Y0
PH: 403-856-4444
www.choicehotels.com
$$ 100 L SUI L
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Centrally located and adjacent to the local IGA store, our recently
renovated hotel sits atop a hill and provides a beautiful view
of the badlands.
Specialty Rooms: SUI-Suite K-Kitchenette NS-Non-Smoking Restaurant: R-Onsite NB-Nearby L-Lounge Swimming Pool: IN-Indoor O-Outdoor
WS-Waterslide Credit Cards Accepted: A-American Express V-Visa MC-MasterCard DP-Direct Payment
Wheelchair Access Partial Wheelchair Access; Room Rates: $ = up to $75, $$ = $76 - $124, $$$ = $125 - $174, $$$$ = over $175
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On a scenic drive through the Canadian Badlands,
where the expansive prairie grasslands can
suddenly drop away into a stark landscape
of striped hills and hoodoo rock formations.
Where lazy rivers flow through coulees into
lakes that sparkle and dance.
Visit this unique travel and tourism region
in southeastern Alberta and find yourself
riding a steam train, exploring abandoned
mines, digging for fossils, paddling a canoe,
interpreting ancient petroglyphs, shopping
for ceramics, or camping in comfort.
Share your stories with #MYBADLANDS
and find yourself a little bit out there at
canadianbadlands.com.
A LITTLE BIT OUT THERE.
canadianbadlands.com

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