The notebook of Parc provincial Dinosaur
Climb to see the landscape differently.
Rocky coules and chimneys house one of the richest dinosaur deposits in a badlands setting.
At your own pace
Identity summary
2 to 5 days
Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Recommended car
Desert · River · Nature · Heritage
Variable accessibility
Sweet rhythm
General presentation
Parc provincial Dinosaur
Rocky coules and chimneys house one of the richest dinosaur deposits in a badlands setting.
The Dinosaur Provincial Park discovery is centred around Dinosaur Provincial Park, Badlands Trail and Red Deer River Valley. The stay thus alternates between desert areas, river landscapes, natural areas and heritage, giving a concrete picture of the destination beyond its only best known site.
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For a stay of 2 to 5 days, a quiet rhythm works well. Also to be anticipated: conditions to be checked according to the season. A car is usually the easiest way to connect different sectors. Accessibility varies from site to site and deserves to be checked step by step.
Strengths and constraints
Strengths
- Dinosaur Provincial Park
- Badlands Trail
- la Red Deer River Valley
Before you choose
- Car often useful
- Conditions to be checked by season
Places worth visiting
A selection to start dreaming and organizing the stay — not an exhaustive list of everything there is to see.
Nature and landscape
Dinosaur Provincial Park
Dinosaur Provincial Park combines spectacular badlands, river poplars and one of the great fossil deposits of the Cretaceous. The tour alternates views, short trails and guided programs, with this rare impression of walking in a landscape where erosion still reveals bones.
Nature and panorama
Badlands Trail
Badlands Trail gives a direct approach to the ravine hills of Dinosaur Provincial Park, without long hikes or special equipment. The path winds between light clays, small chimneys and coloured layers, close enough to grasp the dry and brittle texture of this landscape.
River
Vallée de la Red Deer River
The Red Deer River Valley cuts the prairies and gathers the river, poplars and eroded reliefs of the park in a single panorama. The gazebos show particularly well how the water carved the badlands; the end-of-day light accentuates their ochre layers and hues.
Practical tips
This information helps know if the destination matches the planned trip before starting a fuller search.
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The nearest destinations
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