This is one of the most visited places in Drumheller. Make time to check it out when you're in…read moretown. The long or short trip will be worth it. It may not compare to the Hoodoos in Bryce Canyon National Park in Utah or the Goreme Valley in Cappadocia, Turkey but you will not regret the experience. The Hoodoos are beautiful and are very nice to use as a backdrop for photo ops. The rock formation and landscape alone are the highlight. I am sure the view will be spectacular during sunrise or sunset. This place is a 3 hour drive from Edmonton where my sister lives. We had a great time taking memorable photos and hiking up to the top. What a fantastic view!!! Make sure to wear good quality shoes when you're planning to hike. It is quiet challenging. But the top view is fabulous. It is a 360 view of the valley.

I'm not sure if I can say I enjoyed my time there only because the weather was not great. It was…read moremuddy and things were slippery. It was the only day to go so I couldn't have experienced it on a better day. We were only able to walk up to the top of the steps and came back to the car. Some kids slipped and fell into the mud. So if you visit on a wet day prepare with a change of clothes. There is parking across that costs $2.50 which isn't terrible at all. The shops I think that are there, I think they open on nice days, were closed. The portable potties are not great but they're there to use!

5 stars! It's cool…read more.. And it's FREE! My kids and "braved" this outing accross the Red Deer River whilst my wife kept her sanity in the car. It's cool. Keep your valuables safely in your pockets! The grating is just the right size to lose a cell phone through! Whole endeavor took us about 20min. But it's pretty unique and well worth the stop!

A thrill seeking experience and exercise that crosses the Red Deer River in Rosedale. It takes 5…read moremins or less each way depending on the crowds pace and self determination to walk on and off the suspension bridge. We visited 7.26.2026 in the afternoon considering there were more people. Finding parking seemed easier this time around. I realized two changes from Sept 2009 in comparison with July 2026. First, I don't remember having to pay for parking. Now, there are posted signs with QR codes indicating pay for parking. Second, water appeared brackish which I do not recall back in the day. Rosedale Suspension Bridge is the same as The Star Mine Suspension Bridge.

In the old days (well about 7-9 years ago), Siksika used to have an old school arbour for our pow…read morewow (Siksika Fair---it's 2nd weekend in August. BE THERE!)---you know, the kind which was big, made of wood, had wooden bleachers for kids to climb and fall off of. It was cool. And Skins from all over the country would come to our pow wow. Then we got a new facility. This one is bold, new, and pretty cool. When coming up with a name for this arbor, many entries were submitted, but my late grandfather's uncle's name was chosen: PIIKSA-PI. It means "Sacred Visionary" in our language. His "other name" is Gordon Yellowfly. He was killed in action in Italy during WWII. He was a sniper, and he is a hero. He was honored by naming our new arbor after him. I still plan on trekking to Italy to visit his resting place. The arbour named in his honor is an architectural wonder. When one looks at it, it's obvious what it is: a tipi. There is a skylight at the very top for sunlight to beam down. Inside, the bleachers circle the base of the tipi (sort of like traditional back rests in a real tipi). On the center of the floor the Siksika insignia is on the floor (looks freakin' cool). The bleachers are nice, and one can generally find a good seat. There are showers, restrooms, and kitchens located inside as well. My only gripes are that the acoustics are pretty bad. It's hard to hear the MC during a pow wow. And if you're a dancer, it's hard to hear the singers when their belting out a kick-a$$ song. I've danced here (I dance Grass), and I was able to manage, but I'm pretty sure I messed up that last step (I'll blame the acoustics). A few years ago, they installed some canvas banners inside to help dampen out the sound waves. It helped a little, but I think an acoustic engineer still needs to make a visit and tweak things up a bit. The other gripe, this arbour is smaller. When 15-20+ drums are out there and everyone with their lawn chairs are on the floor, it leaves a pretty small area for the dancers. I dont' know, I guess it's cozy. But I digress. I've had some good times here. We've had some of the best singers here (Northern Cree, Blackfoot Crossing (of course), Blackstone, Blacklodge, Battle River). And we also get some awesome dancers as well. During our Fair, the arbour is also surrounded by a ring of tipis, and other campers. And then there is also the hand game area. These people rock out for hours and do their own thing. I like coming out here to listen to the songs, watch the hand gamers, and visit. Blogged last year's pow wow here: http://siksika-scottish.blogspot.com/2008/08/siksika-fair.html Man, I wish I could make it to the Fair next month!!

What a great place to be if you have kids who loves dinosaurs!!! And even if you don't this place…read moreis still so cool! You can spend all day going through everything. Taking pictures, reading, exploring. Sadly we came on a rainy day so we didn't get to enjoy the outdoor activities that they had to offer. The gift shop I feel like needs a bit of an upgrade because a lot of stuff was outdated and dusty. Overall 10/10 magical experience. What if we were alive with dinosaurs??? - 4 yo question

For all those that love or curious in dino experience. Immerse in education, paleontology,…read moreanthropology, history, geology, science, technology. Parking is free. It's much easier to find parking earlier in the day. There are lots of washrooms outdoors and inside the museum. No reservations needed. Check with front desk for admission prices. This is how I will rate my experience: Sept 2009 - five stars for fun, kept dinosaurs appearing as real as possible. Makes me want to take more pictures with the dinosaurs which I did. July 2026 - four stars for fossils only showing various types of dinosaurs. I find it somewhat boring. Lots of updated signage. There are a lot of valuable information regarding dinosaurs, Alberta, and climate change. There is a café and gift shop which we looked around, but didn't find anything to buy. Feel free to enjoy and spend as much time as needed.

School Of Yesterdays! We love this museum so much! There is…read moreso much history within the walls of this old school, and so many memories as well. We were fortunate a few years ago (during one of our trips) to meet one of the original classmates who happened to be touring as well. He was a lovely man and I wish I could remember his name as we got a picture of him but forgot to write his name down. I think he was with his daughter or granddaughter, but he was so sweet and it was so magical to see the school through his eyes. I can't help but think of him every time we visit. This really is a special place if you love to take a walk back in time.

My kid enjoyed the scavenger hunt with a prize. This museum is small and we went the first days of…read morethe season this year so some of the exhibits require some maintenance. Lots of good local history though and the staff were friendly.

From the owner: We are a museum focusing on the history of Drumheller, from coal mining and dinosaurs to…read moreagriculture and notable figures of the valley.

To go in is $7 but I don't think its worth to spend the money. From the outside, the place looks so…read moresmall. Half the place is basically a store. The store is not that interesting. I only went to the store. Nothing to get.

So many cool items for kids and adults. If you love dinosaurs or cool rocks this is the place for…read moreyou. Just wish I could order stuff online.

We booked our campsite. Then our dinner reservations. Then we checked the museum = open. (But wait…read more We arrived, and they only take reservations at the museum and are booked all weekend. Ugh.) With 3 kids this will be a challenge around here. Not at all really haha. This Doll store, but actually a museum downstairs is super cool. I'm a dude with 3 daughters and a GF. What the heck. Step it up Dad let's do stuff. Google things too do and this great place came up. A minority of the toys (not all dolls here) are from my past, and most likely yours as well. I admire people that take the time to not only collect. But to share as well. And it's about 5 bucks a person. It's reasonable. Check it out. Owner's were more than friendly. Pretty cool. Hint : Star Wars toys are at this place if your die hard like me. check it out. Dolls from all over the world as well. If you're into that stuff. The girls were.

Definitely Alberta's best kept secret when it comes to Museums. Royal Tyrell is usually the go to…read morefor dinosaur tourists but this museum was a little diamond hidden in the prairies. We came here by making a reservation and had the guide take us through every display in detail. Very knowledgeable and very passionate about the material, you will learn an awful lot about geology, dinosaurs and evolution. It should be clear when you come in that it's presenting from a Biblical creation model, but as I'm sure many people discover, that by no means isn't scientific or not based on evidence. The museum is very small (no bigger than a small house) but the tour is quite elaborate. We spent about 4 hours going through everything and never felt bored (and that's considering I've spent less time at Tyrell and gotten more bored). The displays are very professional, very informative, and the layout is very user friendly. It only cost each of us $5 (prices vary by demographic/group) but the tour is really worth way more than that. All of us thought the presentation exceeded our expectations. It should be noted that the many negative reviews found in various places (here, tripadvisor, Yelp, etc) are commonly made by people who never set foot in the museum (the owner and guide confirmed that). It's a long way to go but it's a tour that's great for families, Christians, skeptics (he's had quite a few) and anyone who likes to be challenged in their thinking. Would recommend this to all my friends and family. :)