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Calgary Long Weekend Getaway Part 2: 🦖 Dinosaur Valley Day Trip 🦕 Hey guys, here’s Part 2 of my long weekend recommendations—this one’s taking you to the mind-blowing Dinosaur Valley! 🦖 The Drumheller area in Alberta is known as the “Dinosaur Capital of the World.” With its unique landscapes and packed itinerary of attractions, you can easily check off a dinosaur museum, North America’s smallest church, the world’s largest dinosaur statue, plus Horseshoe Canyon and the otherworldly Hoodoos—all in a day! It’s perfect for family trips, and a must-visit for anyone who loves photography, adventure, or natural history. 🦕 Drumheller Dinosaur Valley Day Trip | Can’t-Miss Classic Route ✅ 1️⃣ Royal Tyrrell Museum One of the world’s top dinosaur fossil museums—its collections are stunning and super comprehensive. From May onwards, it’s open daily for the summer season, so we recommend hitting this first thing in the morning! 🎫 Tickets: $21 for adults, $10 for children, free for kids under 3 Book: via the tyrrellmuseum official website ✅ 2️⃣ World's Largest Dinosaur Right in downtown Drumheller—you have to climb into its mouth for a photo! Word on the street is this giant statue might be demolished by 2029, so don’t wait to tick this off your list. ⏳ 🎫 Tickets: $5 (grants access to the viewing platform inside the dinosaur) ✅ 3️⃣ Little Church (North America’s Smallest) Less than a 10-minute drive from the dinosaur museum, this tiny church seats only 6 people. Don’t let its size fool you—it’s incredibly photogenic, with that cozy, whimsical vibe that makes for perfect shots. 📸 🎫 Free entry, no booking needed ✅ 4️⃣ Horseshoe Canyon About 15 minutes from downtown Drumheller, this is one of the most spectacular natural spots in the area! Named for its horseshoe shape, the canyon’s layered, colorful rock formations look like something from another planet when viewed from the overlook. There are short trails down to the 谷底 (valley floor) too—ideal for family adventures or epic couple photoshoots. 🌄 🎫 Free entry, no booking needed ✅ 5️⃣ Hoodoos Trail Drumheller’s most iconic geological wonder! These hoodoos—tall, thin rock spires formed by erosion—look like “mushroom stones” from Mars, weirdly dreamy and unique. The trail is short and easy, great for all ages. Wander, snap pics, and marvel at nature’s slow-but-mighty craftsmanship—it’s a paradise for geology and dinosaur buffs alike! 🪨 🎫 Free to visit, no reservation required ☀️ Pro tip: The Royal Tyrrell Museum alone could fill a whole day if you take your time; even a quick visit takes 2 hours. Fitting all these spots into one day is doable but tight. We recommend an early start, or stretch it to an overnight trip—there are plenty of Airbnbs, hotels, and campgrounds nearby! #Calgary #CalgaryLife #CalgaryFoodAndFun #CalgaryKidFriendly