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Dinosaur Provincial Park School Programs
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| A field trip to Dinosaur Provincial Park is an experiential learning opportunity like no other. Our programs are curriculum connected. They are also fun and create memories that last a lifetime. |
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Bare Bones Bus Tour
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1 hr. 15 min.
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All Ages
Excited to get out into the badlands but short on time? Join this family-friendly bus tour to see a fully articulated duck-billed dinosaur skeleton right where it was discovered by the Park's first Park Ranger. Learn about the forces that shaped the badlands and their rich fossil deposits. See the other-worldly landscape of Dinosaur Provincial Park up close while enjoying this short-but-sweet excursion into the Natural Preserve.
Prices: Adult (18 and older): $15.00, Youth (7-17 years old): $12.00, Child(4-6 years): $5.00, Child(3 and under): $2.00
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Bonebed Express Hike
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2 hr. 15 min.
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Moderate
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Ages 10 and up only
This guided hike to the Centrosaurus bonebed is an engaging blend of outdoor adventure and scientific discovery! You will travel by bus into the Natural Preserve before hiking through the badlands to visit an excavation site that once contained the remains of hundreds of horned dinosaurs. What can we learn from their skeletons? What were these dinosaurs like in life? Explore these mysteries and more as you trek on the Bonebed Express Hike!
Prices: Adult (18 and older): $25.00, Youth(10-17 years): $16.00
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Cast from the Past
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Historic Tour |
1 hr. 00 min.
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Easy
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Ages 5 and up
Join us in the palaeontology lab in the Visitor Centre at Dinosaur Provincial Park to create an authentic fossil cast that will be yours to keep! In addition to learning hands-on how casts are made, you will discover how casts are used by palaeontologists and museums around the world. You will learn about the fossil you have replicated and what it tells palaeontologists about life in ancient Alberta!
Prices: Adult (18 and older): $15.00, Youth (5-17 years old): $13.00
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Centrosaurus Bonebed Hike
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3 hr. 00 min.
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Difficult
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Ages 10 and up only
Experience 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 former dig site that contained the remains of hundreds of horned dinosaurs! As you hike to the bonebed, you will investigate what clues in the landscape reveal about Cretaceous Alberta, and uncover the science behind how so many dinosaurs were preserved at this site. This route to the bonebed is perfect for those who enjoy a good hike.
Prices: Adult (18 and older): $30.00, Youth(10-17 years): $18.00
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Jr. Palaeos
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1 hr. 45 min.
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Ages 5 and up
Calling all future palaeontologist! Start your journey to adventure and discovery today. Join us at the Dinosaur Provincial Park Visitor Centre for a hands-on indoor program that is fun for the whole family, no matter the weather. Build the skills that every future palaeontologist needs to succeed, from the proper handling and care of real fossils to the identification and study of prehistoric bones.
Prices: Adult (18 and older): $22.00, Youth (7-17 years old): $12.00, Child (5-6 years old): $8.00
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Explorer's Bus Tour
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Historic Tour |
2 hr. 00 min.
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Easy
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All Ages
Explore Dinosaur Provincial Park UNESCO World Heritage Site through the eyes of those who came before; the First Nations people, the early 1900's fossil hunters, and modern palaeontologists. From the comfort and safety of the park bus, experience the stunning views and harsh environment of the largest badlands in Canada. At stops throughout the Natural Preserve your guide will introduce you to the landscape and its fossils, including a hadrosaur skeleton imbedded in rock.
Prices: Adult (18 and older): $25.00, Youth (7-17 years old): $16.00, Child(4-6 years): $8.00, Child(3 and under): $2.00
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Family Dino Stomp
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2 hr. 15 min.
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Easy
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All Ages
Stomp back in time and learn about the marvelous Cretaceous creatures that once roamed these lands on this family-friendly hike, meander through the valleys of the badlands exploring the wonders of the ancient past and discovery of the present. Learn about how palaeontologists uncover the dinosaurs that are lying just beneath the hills, and try your hand at fossil finding in the field.
Prices: Adult (18 and older): $25.00, Youth (7-17 years old): $16.00, Child(4-6 years): $8.00, Child(3 and under): $2.00
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Cretaceous Science Investigations
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1 hr. 45 min.
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Easy
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Ages 12 and up only
Did dinosaurs get sick? How fast did they move? How could you investigate these questions?
Dig into the mysteries of dinosaur life and death at the Visitor Centre's Palaeontology Lab. This hands-on indoor program will give you an opportunity to develop your skills of observation and hypothesis building by using the research methods of paleontologists. Analyze fossils with unusual features and use the available evidence to deduce the most scientifically plausible suspects.
Prices: Adult (18 and older): $22.00, Youth (12-17 years): $14.00
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Fossil Finders Hike
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Nature Tour |
2 hr. 15 min.
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Moderate
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Ages 14 and up only
Every year, exciting new fossils erode out of the rocks at Dinosaur Provincial Park. Join an expedition through the badlands to a dense fossil site. Learn to identify fossils in the field and appreciate firsthand the huge diversity of Cretaceous life. To protect our fossil resources, we do not allow digging on tours, but you will have the opportunity to handle real fossils in the field. Fossil Finders is geared for adults. If you are seeking a family-friendly experience, try our Fossil Safari program.
Prices: Adult (18 and older): $30.00, Youth(14-17 years): $18.00
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Capture The Badlands
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Nature Tour |
2 hr. 00 min.
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Easy
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Ages 14 and up only
The stunning landscapes of Dinosaur Provincial Park are best in the optimal lighting conditions of those golden evening hours. Bring your camera and join us on a no-rush perusal of the park's most scenic sites and striking landforms. Whether you are looking for sweeping vistas or like to focus on the macro details, this tour is an opportunity to take the time to capture those magical moments and compose the perfect shot. No minimum skill level or camera quality required. All photographers (especially the aspiring) welcome.
Prices: Adult (18 and older): $30.00, Youth(14-17 years): $18.00
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Fossil Safari
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1 hr. 45 min.
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Easy
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All Ages
Join us for a badlands safari! Head into the Natural Preserve and learn how to recognize real dinosaur fossils. Then, use your eagle-eyes to find surface fossils from the ancient creatures big and small that made Cretaceous Alberta their home! To protect our fossil resources we do not allow digging on tours, but you will get to touch and hold real fossils. This program is designed for families with young children. If you are looking for a more in-depth fossil hunting experience, try our Fossil Finders program for ages 14 and up.
Prices: Adult (18 and older): $25.00, Youth (7-17 years old): $16.00, Child(4-6 years): $8.00, Child(3 and under): $2.00
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Golden Hour Wander
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Historic Tour |
2 hr. 00 min.
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Moderate
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Ages 14 and up only
Join us on this contemplative evening program for the opportunity to experience the striking badlands in new ways.
Enjoy the diminishing rays of evening light on the hoodoos. Learn about the history of human presence on the land, and come to appreciate the diversity of ways this landscape has been known and valued through time. The slower pace and smaller group size offers a tailored, tranquil experience with more time to enjoy the serene beauty of the Natural Preserve.
This program is not wheelchair or stroller accessible.
Cancellations may occur due to extreme weather events, including extreme heat and rain.
Prices: Adult (18 and older): $30.00, Youth(14-17 years): $18.00
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Great Badlands Hike
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Historic Tour |
4 hr. 00 min.
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Difficult
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Ages 12 and up only
Adventure awaits! On this hike you will explore the wild terrain of the badlands with a knowledgeable guide. The hike will traverse the stunning landscapes of fossil-bearing outcrops, grassy plateaus, and steep coulees that make Dinosaur Provincial Park so iconic. Whether it's spotting modern wildlife, finding fossils in the rock, or stretching your legs that excites you, out longest tour is sure to satisfy your appetite (bring your own snacks though!).
Prices: Adult (18 and older): $35.00, Youth (12-17 years): $20.00
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Art in the Park
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Nature Tour |
2 hr. 00 min.
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Ages 12 and up only
Calling all artists! Of any skill level! Leave the studio behind and bring your tools of the trade out into the beauty of the badlands for a 2-hour outdoor art session. We will provide access and transport to a unique badlands location, and you will bring your art supplies and creativity.
4 sessions will be offered this season: each in a different location, each with a different theme:
June: Badlands in Bloom
July: Holy Hoodoos Badlands!
August: Wide Open Wonder-scapes
September: Autumn Splendor
Bring your own: Art materials and tools (i.e. easel, paper, canvas, pencils, paints, brushes, pencil crayons, pens, etc.)
Materials provided: Stool, drawing board, water and water disposal
Recommended Mediums: pencil, charcoal, pastels, ink, watercolor, acrylic, oils
Prices: Adult (18 and older): $20.00, Youth (12-17 years): $15.00
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Guided Excavation 1-Day
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7 hr. 00 min.
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Difficult
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Ages 14 and up only
Work to excavate dinosaur fossils at one of the richest fossil localities in the world. On the Guided Excavation program, you will work alongside an experienced palaeontological technician to expose and collect 75-million-year-old fossils as part of an active bonebed excavation. Your day will include training in palaeontological field techniques, hands-on work to expose and collect dinosaur fossils, and learning about current dinosaur research. Contribute to ongoing research done by the Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology and find out firsthand why this exceptional landscape was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Prices: Adult (18 and older): $200.00, Youth(14-17 years): $200.00
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Guided Excavation 2-Day
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14 hr. 00 min.
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Difficult
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Ages 14 and up only
Experience this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to excavate dinosaur fossils at one of the richest fossil localities in the world. On the Guided Excavation program, you will work alongside an experienced palaeontological technician to expose and collect 75-million-year-old fossils as part of an active bonebed excavation. As part of the 2-day program, dig deeper into the techniques and methods of palaeontological field work and learn about the scientific questions that your work is helping to answer as you return for a full second day of excavating in the quarry. Find out firsthand why this exceptional landscape was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site and contribute to ongoing research done by the Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology.
Prices: Adult (18 and older): $375.00, Youth(14-17 years): $375.00
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Alternate Explorer's Bus Tour
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Nature Tour |
2 hr. 00 min.
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Easy
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This alternative program is offered when we are unable to access the natural preserve due to unsafe conditions. Your group will still have access to an expert interpreter, learn and see all of the same interesting things as on the regular Explorer's Bus Tour but we will stick to the publicly accessible areas to keep you safe. This program is offered at a discount. If you have already registered for a full price Explorer's Bus Tour online, you will automatically receive a partial refund. If you registered in person at the park, you will need to obtain your partial refund at the Visitor Centre.
Explore Dinosaur Provincial Park UNESCO World Heritage Site from the eyes of the First Nations people, fossil hunters, and palaeontologists who came to this rugged part of Alberta in years past. From the comfort and safety of the park bus, experience the stunning views and harsh environment of the largest badlands in Canada. At stops throughout the Natural Preserve your guide will show you interesting land formations and fossils including an in-situ (in the rock that it was found) hadrosaur.
Prices: Adult: $18.75, Youth (7-17 years old): $12.00, Child(4-6 years): $6.00, Child (0-5): $1.50
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