Dinosaur Provincial Park, AB
Centrosaurus Bonebed Hike
Nature Tour
3 hr. 00 min.
Notice:
Please read the attachment carefully as it contains important information about your tour.
Participants under 14 years of age must be accompanied by a paying adult.
Please be advised that ongoing park road construction may impact traffic flow into Dinosaur Provincial Park between May 1, 2024 – June 21, 2024. One lane of traffic may be closed during daytime hours. Please account for delays in your travel time and allow ample time for arrival before your Program Start Time. Programs will start at their scheduled time and late participants will not receive refunds.
Tour Description
Ages 10 and up only
See the exceptional concentration of fossils that make Dinosaur Provincial Park world-famous!
With a knowledgeable guide, you will trek up the steep sandy slopes of the badlands and across grassy valleys to a dig site that contained the remains of hundreds of horned dinosaurs.
As you hike you will explore clues in the landscape that reveal the secrets of Cretaceous Alberta, and uncover the science behind why so many dinosaurs were preserved at this site.
This route to the bonebed is perfect for those who enjoy a good hike.
Tour Details
- Duration: 3 hr. 00 min.
- Distance: 4.00 km
- Accessible: No
- Effort: Moderate
Important Information
Program Meeting Point:
Fossil Display 1 on the Public Scenic Loop Road, approximately a 10 minute drive from the Visitor Centre.
Ticket:
Tickets must be purchased in advance online or at the Visitor Centre. No printed ticket required. Your guide will check you in at the program meeting point. All tours leave at the scheduled time. Late arrivals will not be refunded.
Be Prepared:
Please bring water (2 litres/person), sunscreen, hat, and insect repellent. We also recommend walking sticks, a camera and other weather appropriate clothing such as raingear and a jacket.
Age Restriction:
This program is NOT suitable for children under 10 years of age. Children under 10 years of age will not be allowed to participate and will not receive a refund. Participants under 14 years of age must be accompanied by a paying adult.
Footwear Requirement:
Sturdy footwear suitable for hiking with closed-toe and closed-heel are required (no keens, crocs, sandals, or flip-flops allowed). Participants will NOT be able to join the hike without appropriate footwear and will not receive a refund.
Weather Policy:
In the event that weather creates unsafe conditions (including high temperatures, rain, wet and slippery ground, unsafe roads, or other conditions that threaten the safety and comfort of participants) programs may be cancelled and full refunds provided. Where possible, we will endeavor to offer a similar alternative program.
Cancellation Policy:
Participants may cancel up to 48 hours before the event and receive a refund (minus the $5 booking fee). Registrations cancelled by the participant with less than 48 hours notice will not be refunded. Cancellations may be completed online at Sign In-Alberta Parks or by calling Alberta Parks Contact Center at 1-877-537-2757.
Park Location:
This program takes place in Dinosaur Provincial Park UNESCO World Heritage Site, 48 kilometres northeast of Brooks, Alberta (a 2 hour drive from Drumheller).
Note:
Pets are not allowed on tours unless otherwise stated. Please email dinosaurpp@gov.ab.ca to consult if you have a service animal.
Accessibility
All of our outdoor programs occur in an unmaintained environment. Surfaces are uneven and potentially steep and/or slippery. For more information about the accessibility of this program, please contact the Visitor Centre by emailing at
dinosaurpp@gov.ab.ca or by calling 403-378-4342.
Note: Some Tours may be available only from the Tour Park on a first-come-first-served basis. Arrival dates earlier than the online-reservation-window may also be available at the Tour Park.