Our Family’s 5 Favourite Activities Around Drumheller
3 Free Activities
Suspension Bridge
Highly publicized in the region, the 117-meter long pedestrian bridge crosses the Red Deer River to bring us into a whole new world. In this desert and sandy landscape, there is no vegetation except for a few dry twigs sticking out of the ground here and there! The lunar landscape, dry and intense heat, warm colours that intertwine… There are small hills which you can easily climb, but still with a little bit of heart. This short stop is well worth the detour, and it’s relatively easy to get to the top in a few minutes.
These are large columns of sand sporting a solid hat which protects them from erosion. They are found around the world, and you can find two in Alberta, one in Banff and one in Drumheller. This small stop is easily accessible from Route 10. There are two sets of stairs you can climb to observe the landscape. Once past the railings, you can walk through these sandy hills, where you enter as in a postcard. For the more adventurous, it is possible to climb higher peaks and walk on steeper slopes.
Short visit to this little church which can only accommodate six people and the priest. The church is located right next to the Royal Tyrrell Museum, which surely also makes it popular. It is surrounded by badlands that enhance its pristine white. People line up to get in. This is not a big attraction, but it still deserves a stop for a few minutes!
2 Activities with Admission Fees Not to Be Missed
Here is a superb museum for both connoisseurs and the uninitiated, interesting for adults and magical for children. Despite the grand scope of the chronology covered, we found that our visit was quick when we realized it had already been 2 hours. Everything seems so new, judiciously placed; it’s like we’re in a historical book. The route, which guides us, takes us through the different phases of the presence of dinosaurs on Earth in a colourful scenario rich in realism. What we also enjoyed during our visit was our hike in the Midland Provincial Park, right next to the museum. The approximately two-kilometre path is all paved, and interpretative panels are fixed to inform us about the formation of badlands. Cost: $ 11.25 for adults; $ 7.50 – $ 9.50 for children; and free for children under 2 years old.
This is a small site that can easily keep you busy all day if you take different guided tours. If you visit the site on your own, you will be able to go around in less than an hour, but I believe that will leave you on your appetite, since several parts are accessible only when visited with a guide. Do not miss the guided tour of the tunnel wearing a helmet in complete darkness, save for headlamps. Cost: $ 11.25 for adults; $ 7.50 – $ 9.50 for children; and free for children under 2 years old.
