If you're fascinated by dinosaurs, Drumheller and vicinity is the place to be. Founded in 1910 and named in honour of its promoter, Sam Drumheller, the area was originally mined for coal until the seams were exhausted. Today, the local economy centres on oil, gas and dinosaurs. Situated about 90 minutes drive northeast of Calgary, the town sits in the heart of the Alberta Badlands in the fossil-rich Red Deer River Valley.

In 1884, the explorer and geologist Joseph Tyrrell found a dinosaur skull in the area and since then archaeological digs have been going non-stop. Not to be missed is the fabulous world-class Royal Tyrrell Museum of Paleontology with its superb exhibits of life-size models and over 35 full-scale skeletons of dinosaurs, hands-on exhibits, films, research centre and preparation laboratory. 70 million years ago this area was a swampy forest on an inland sea and is today Canada's version of the Grand Canyon. Local attractions include the Badlands Historical Centre, the Homestead Museum, Reptile World and the Canadian Badlands Passion Play, performed outdoors every July in a natural amphitheatre.

Drumheller accommodations include hotels, motels, bed and breakfasts and campgrounds.

In the Valley of the dinosaurs, Newcastle Country Inn, an Alberta Best Accommodation, is a quality Inn operating as a Bed and Breakfast. Located just 1 minute west of Downtown Drumheller. Non-smoking and air-conditioned. Beautifully decorated and clean.

"The Place to Be and B". Private two bedroom Guest Cottages located in Starland County on our century old grain farm 8 km from Drumheller and the Royal Tyrrell Museum.

Badlands Motel
Hotel
801 North Dinosaur Trail
Del's B&B
B&B
116-9th ST NW
Dinosaur Hotel
Hotel
1220 Newcastle Trail
Dinosaur RV Park
RV/Camping
500 North Dinosaur Trail
Kokopelli Kampground
RV/Camping
332-4th Avenue South Rosedale
Quality Hotel Drumheller
Hotel
100 6th Ave SE
River Grove Campground & Cabins
RV/Camping
#25 Poplar Street
Taste The Past
B&B
Box 865, 281 2nd Street
Rosebud Country Inn
Hotel
Rosebud
Box 631
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