Dinosaur Provincial Park, AB

All Ages

Stomp back in time and learn about the marvelous Cretaceous creatures who once roamed these lands. Learn about the dinosaur scientists who are uncovering Mesozoic mysteries lying just beneath the hills. We will make a number of stops throughout the meandering valleys of the badlands on this family friendly hike.

Program Meeting Point: Dinosaur Provincial Park Visitor Centre. Parking for the program is approximately a 2 minute walk from the Visitor Centre at the Cretaceous Café.

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.

Age Restriction: Participants under 14 years of age must be accompanied by a paying adult.

Be Prepared: Please bring water (2 litres/person), sunscreen, hat, and insect repellent. We also recommend walking sticks, camera and other weather appropriate clothing such as raingear and a jacket.

Footwear Requirement: Sturdy footwear suitable for hiking with closed-toe and closed-heel are required (no crocs, sandals, 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 road, 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 (403) 378-4342.

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: Some programs may only be booked at the Visitor Centre on a first-come-first-served basis. Pets are not allowed on tours unless otherwise stated.

All of our outdoor programs occur in an unmaintained environment. Surfaces are uneven and potentially steep/slippery. For more information about the accessibility of this program please contact the Visitor Center at 403-378-4342.

Public washrooms are located at Fossil Display 2, the Visitor Centre, Cretaceous Café and throughout the campground.

Program starts at the Visitor Centre. Parking available at Cretaceous Café parking and it's a 2 minute walk to Visitor Centre.