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.
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We are located in Drumheller Alberta and offer numerous spa services and treatments from luxury to healing. We provide old charm accommodation with the amenities of a full service spa. Built before 1921 our country inn has been refashioned into one of Alberta's finest. We are proud to be designated as the only three diamond property in the area by the Canadian and American Automobile Associations.
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Downtown Drumheller: 0.7km
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Our Drumheller hotel is close to downtown and blocks from popular attractions like the World's Largest Dinosaur. Start with free SuperStart continental breakfast. Free high-speed Internet. Our hotel features guest laundry facilities, truck / bus parking and handicapped-accessible rooms. Workout in our gym and enjoy our hot tub and pool with waterslide.
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Downtown Drumheller: 3.5km
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The Hoo-Doo Motel is conveniently located in the South part of Drumheller (Hwy 9 South), near restaurants and Shopping Malls. This Drumheller motel offers reasonable rates and comfortable accommodation, in the famous Badlands landscape. The Hoo-Doo Motel is a short Drive to the Royal Tyrrell Museum and only a 5 minute walk to downtown.
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Downtown Drumheller: 3.8km
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This Drumheller hotel features a free continental breakfast each morning. Free Wi-Fi is available. The hotel offers rooms with cable TV, a microwave and a refrigerator. A coffee maker and a work desk are included. Free parking space is available and is large enough for trucks and buses. Fitness room, meeting rooms and saunas will be available in summer of 2012.
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Downtown Drumheller: 2.7km
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Our Drumheller hotel is near Royal Tyrrell Museum. Stay active in our fitness center or slip down the waterslide into our large indoor pool. Rooms are equipped with free Wi-Fi Internet access and the ultra-comfortable Canalta dream beds. Join us each day of your stay for free continental breakfast. Non-smoking rooms and suites are available at our pet-friendly hotel.
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Downtown Drumheller: 3.5km
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Our Drumheller hotel offers free parking for your car, truck or RV making it easy to enjoy Drumheller. Free Wi-Fi Internet access. All of the rooms at our non-smoking Drumheller hotel have microwaves and refrigerators, and we offer Jacuzzi suites as well as handicapped-accessible rooms.
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Downtown Drumheller: 1.8km
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Our Drumheller hotel offer guest rooms with a flat-screen TV, coffee maker, fridge, microwave, hair-dryer, an alarm clock, and ironing facilities. Select rooms feature kitchen facilities, a desk, balcony, and a whirlpool. Our hotel is a pet-friendly hotel. Free Wi-Fi is provided. We welcome our guests to use our fitness centre and our business centre to get their work done.
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Downtown Drumheller: 3.2km
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The next time you hunt for dinosaurs, stay with us at our hotel at the heart of the magnificent Drumheller Badlands. Whether it is business or pleasure, our friendly hospitality awaits you.
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Downtown Drumheller: 83.4km
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Our cozy Drumheller bed & breakfast has free Wi-Fi access. We offer a beautiful garden view; each guest room is equipped with a flat-screen TV and air-conditioning. A fridge is also included for additional convenience. We offer either private or a shared bathroom. A delicious breakfast is served every morning. A garden with a pond and a furnished patio is available.
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Downtown Drumheller: 2km
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