Drumheller
Around Drumheller
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Countryside and towns · Alberta · 50k people
Drumheller
Locals say Badlands · “Dinosaur Country”, “Dinosaur Capital of the World”
Where the badlands meet the big sky.
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Welcome to the Badlands! Here, the land is rugged and the people are friendly. Whether you're here for the dinosaurs, the rodeo, or just to soak in the small‑town charm, you'll find a community that's proud of its roots.
Clubs for Drumheller
No clubs for Drumheller yet.
The room
One room for everyone around Drumheller. It never closes; when it's busy it splits into tables. Once you're in, you stay until you leave.
Ask the neighbours
AllA good plumber, the best tacos, a lost cat: nobody has asked yet. Be the first.
Coming up
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Marketplace
Things for sale, free and wanted, and rooms for rent, from people around Drumheller. Sign in to sell something.
Things to do
- Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology World‑class dinosaur museum in Drumheller.
- Hoodoos Eerie rock formations in the badlands.
- Horseshoe Canyon Scenic canyon in the badlands.
- Atlas Coal Mine National Historic Site Preserved coal mine from the early 20th century.
- World's Largest Dinosaur 86‑foot dinosaur replica in Drumheller.
- Little Church Tiny church in Drumheller, a popular photo spot.
- Outdoors Hiking the Hoodoos
- Outdoors Exploring Horseshoe Canyon
- With kids Royal Tyrrell Museum
- With kids World's Largest Dinosaur
- Evenings Small‑town bars
- Evenings Cowboy dance halls
- Locals love Small‑town cafes
- Locals love Rodeo grounds
Through the year
- Canadian Badlands Passion Play July-August Large outdoor drama portraying the life of Christ, held in Drumheller.
- Vulcan Galaxyfest July Star Trek–themed festival in Vulcan with costumes, vendors, and sci‑fi fun.
- Hanna Rodeo June Classic rodeo event with bull riding, barrel racing, and small‑town spirit.
- Three Hills Rodeo July Rodeo and community gathering in Three Hills.
The Badlands have a semi‑arid climate with hot summers, cold winters, and frequent chinook winds that can bring sudden temperature swings. Best: Late spring and early fall are ideal for hiking and exploring the badlands.
Talk like a local
- “the badlands”
- The region's rugged landscape of canyons and hoodoos.
- “coulee”
- A steep‑sided ravine; common in the area.
- “chinook”
- A warm, dry wind that melts snow in winter.
- “hick town”
- A small, often isolated town.
Getaways
- Calgary Big‑city attractions, the Calgary Stampede, and the zoo.
- Brooks Dinosaur Provincial Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Red Deer City parks, the Kerry Wood Nature Centre, and shopping.
- Strathmore A friendly small town with a lake and community events.
Local flavour
Teams
- Drumheller Dragons AJHL
Also rooting for Calgary Flames (NHL), Calgary Stampeders (CFL)
Eat and drink
- Alberta beef Cattle ranching is central to the region; steak and burgers are staples.
- Perogies A nod to the Ukrainian heritage that shaped prairie foodways.
- Saskatoon berry pie Prairie berries in a classic dessert, often found at small-town bakeries.
Where people go
- Badlands Eroded rock formations, hoodoos, and dramatic coulees.
- Dinosaur fossil sites World‑class paleontological heritage, especially around Drumheller.
- Grain elevators Iconic prairie landmarks that dot the skyline.
- Small‑town main streets Local cafés, hardware stores, and community halls.
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Rural Division No. 5 and Division No. 4, AB. Areas from the US Census Bureau and Statistics Canada; places from GeoNames. Local flavour was written with a model and may have mistakes. Team names identify teams; no endorsement.