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| Dinosaur Provincial Park ( Photo credit: Travel Alberta/Scott Bakken) |
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Dinosaur Road Trips from Calgary
Start your road trip adventure and discover the dinosaur experiences awaiting you within a 3-hour drive of the city. The Badlands of Dinosaur Provincial Park, fossils at the Royal Tyrrell Museum of Paleontology, hikes in the Drumheller Valley, and history of the Atlas Coal Mine are just a short drive from Calgary.Dinosaur Provincial Park
Dinosaur Provincial Park is home to the world’s richest deposits of fossils. Located approximately two and a half hours from Calgary, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is the largest continuous stretch of Badlands in the world and ready for photographers of all skill levels. Check-in at the Dinosaur Visitor Centre to get an up-close look at an amazing collection of fossils before setting off on the easy hiking trails for quick views of the surrounding hoodoos.
Location: Iddesleigh, AB T0J 1T0
Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology
Ready to continue your bucket list dinosaur road trip? The Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology proudly hosts the largest collection of dinosaur skeletons in the world. That’s right, the world! This renowned museum and research facility is located just an hour and a half drive from Calgary. Marvel at the majestic Black Beauty or behold the Rosetta Stone of Armoured Dinosaurs in the museum halls. Search for fossils, dig in the quarry, cast your own fossil, and explore on a self-guided tour through the Canadian Badlands surrounding the museum.
Location: 1500 N Dinosaur Trail, Drumheller, AB T0J 0Y0
Drumheller Valley
Road tripping to the Drumheller Valley is a must for everyone in the family who loves Dinosaur Experiences. There are so many things to do in Drumheller. Look way up to the World’s Largest Dinosaur, standing 86 feet tall, 151 feet long, and take all 106 stairs to the top. This impressive dinosaur is four and a half times bigger than a real tyrannosaurs rex and can be seen from just about anywhere in Drumheller. Or take a self-guided Drumheller Dino Walk and explore over 20 dinosaurs discovered in the Drumheller Valley, marked with wayfinding signs throughout the town. Make one last stop at the Fossil World Dinosaur Discover Zone for interactive exhibits perfect for kids age 2 to 12, animatronic dinosaurs, a belay climbing wall, and over 1,000 authentic fossil specimens,
Location: 224 Centre St, Drumheller, AB T0J 0Y4
Atlas Coal Mine National Historic Site
Add a different kind of digging to your dinosaur adventure with the Atlas Coal Mine National Historic Site. This industrial age heritage site preserves the last of 139 mines that operated in the Drumheller Valley in the 20th century. Take an underground tunnel tour and climb your way to the top of the historic Tipple. Wear comfortable walking shoes, pack your hat and sunscreen, and bring your camera. The photo opportunities are endless. The Atlas Coal Mine National Historic Site is just an hour and a half from Calgary and 20 minutes southeast of Drumheller, making it the perfect addition to your dinosaur road trip.
Location: 110 Century Dr W, East Coulee, AB T0J 1B0
Mountain Road Trips from Calgary
A day in the mountains is an essential part of any trip to Calgary. Discover why locals love living so close to the Canadian Rockies and start your mountain road trip travelling from Calgary to Banff. Add the heights of the Banff Gondola, the splash of the Lake Minnewanka Cruise, or the thrill of Rockies Heli Canada to your bucket list and get ready for an adventure.Calgary to Banff
There are so many ways to road trip from Calgary to Banff with new adventures and hikes everyone will love. Banff National Park is home to the majestic peaks and turquoise glacial lakes that have made it one of the most visited and photographed locations in the world. Cave and Basin National Historic Site and Banff Park Museum National Historic Site are both popular and accessible activities to add to any road trip along with popular restaurants like The Grizzly House and Park Distillery on Banff Ave. Did you know over three million visitors explore Canada’s first national park each year?
Ready for a detour on your way to Banff? Canmore and Kananaskis are popular areas to explore on your way from Calgary to Banff. Take the Highway 22 exit along the Trans-Canada Highway to access beautiful Kananaskis Country and add the popular Kananaskis Nordic Spa to your itinerary. Or continue along the Trans-Canada Highway and make the beautiful mountain town of Canmore part of your road trip. Local shops and a vibrant culinary scene make this a popular spot to spend the day in the Canadian Rockies. Both detours are just a one-hour drive from Calgary on your way to Banff.
Location: Improvement District No. 9, AB T0L
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| Banff Gondola (Photo credit: Chris Amat/Pursuit Banff Jasper Collection) |
Everyone in the family can experience that summit feeling with the Banff Gondola. The outside rooftop deck and indoor interpretive centre are a perfect way to explore the top of Sulphur Mountain. Take the boardwalk to the Sulphur Mountain Cosmic Ray Station National Historic Site or dine 7,486 feet in the air at Sky Bistro with a distinctly Canadian menu. Did you know that if you hike to the top you can get a free ride down? That’s how you can capture views of six mountain ranges at the Banff Gondola, just an hour and a half from Calgary.
Location: 100 Mountain Ave, Banff, AB T1L 1B2
Lake Minnewanka Cruise
The one hour guided Lake Minnewanka Cruise takes the mountain road trip to the water. Enjoy a boat cruise on Lake Minnewanka and let the tour guide share the history, geology, wildlife, and Indigenous culture of the area. You can even rent boats or take a guided fishing tour. The Lake Minnewanka Cruise is open from May to October and is located just an hour and a half from Calgary. In the winter, Lake Minnewanka freezes over for a majestic place for a family ice skate in the mountains. Lake Minnewanka is just a 15-minute drive from the Town of Banff.
Location: Lake Minnewanka Scenic Dr, Improvement District No. 9, AB T1L 1A1
Rockies Heli Canada
Rockies Heli Canada is the ultimate bucket list experience in the Canadian Rockies. Open year-round, you can take to the sky for 20, 30, or 55-minute tours and add hiking, snowshoeing, or picnic experiences to your mountain adventure. You will get panoramic views from 20,000 feet in the air for a truly unique way to discover the mountains. Make this the final stop on your mountain adventure road trip for a view of the Canadian Rockies you will never forget.
Location: Clearwater County, AB T0M 2H0
Prairie Road Trips from Calgary
Exploring Calgary can take you everywhere from dinosaurs and mountains to the rolling prairies just outside the city. Take a road trip through the prairies and discover Indigenous culture at Blackfoot Crossing, railroad history at Aspen Crossing, cowboy stories at Bar U Ranch, and Métis teachings at Rocky Mountain House National Historic Site.Blackfoot Crossing
Located on the beautiful Siksika Nation, Blackfoot Crossing is the historic site of the signing of Treaty No. 7, an important agreement between the Canadian government and indigenous tribes in Southern Alberta. Tour the 62,000 square foot museum and learn about the vibrant culture of the Blackfoot people. You can even take a guided tour of the site where Treaty No. 7 was signed. Located 100 kilometres east of Calgary, Blackfoot Crossing is a unique cultural landmark everyone should experience.
Location: Alberta 1, Box 1639, AB T0J 3W0
Aspen Crossing
All aboard for a railroad adventure at Aspen Crossing, just 30 minutes West of Blackfoot Crossing. Home to an authentic 1887 Pullman dining car that once belonged to Prime Minster John Diefenbaker, Aspen Crossing hosts everything from champagne brunches and escape rooms to dinner theatre and prairie tours. Spot the vibrant yellow canola fields and Alberta blue skies along this private stretch of track in the peace and quiet of the prairies.
Location: AB-24, Mossleigh, AB T0L 1P0
Bar U Ranch National Historic Site
Get the authentic cowboy experience at Bar U Ranch National Historic Site, an hour and a half from Aspen Crossing. Once one of Canada’s largest ranching operations, costumed interpreters demonstrate traditional ranching skills like cattle roping, saddle making, and blacksmithing. Enjoy guided walking and horse-drawn wagon tours, taste authentic cowboy grub, and explore over 35 historic structures. This incredible National Historic Site is an essential part of any prairie road trip.
Location: Township Rd 17B and, Township Rd 17A, Longview, AB T0L 1H0
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| Rocky Mountain House National Historic Site (Photo credit: Travel Alberta/AV Wakefield) |
Make Rocky Mountain House National Historic Site your final stop, where the mountains meet the rolling prairies, and discover how the fur trade shaped the history of Canada. Get a personal demonstration of Métis skills, take a curious look at the archaeological remains of historic forts, and experience traditional drumming, dancing, and campfire. Rocky Mountain House National Historic Site is two hours from Calgary with free entry available to Parks Canada Discover Pass holders.
Location: Township Rd 392, Rocky Mountain House, AB T4T 2A4
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