Wild Rose Country Is a gem with some of the most incredible places to roam, learn and camp.
A province full of surprises, there’s no place like Alberta, and Dinosaur Provincial Park is one destination that truly contributes to its intrigue.
Not to be confused with Drumheller, this World UNESCO Heritage Site is home to some of the most important fossil specimens discovered from the “Age of Dinosaurs.”
From fish and amphibians to reptiles, birds, primitive mammals and dinosaurs, several creatures once roamed, swam and slithered through the valley, leaving behind an impressive collection of bones, teeth and imprints.
According to UNESCO, the park is “unmatched” in terms of the number and variety of brilliant specimens found which date back a whipping 75 to 77 million years.
“The property is outstanding in the number and variety of high-quality specimens representing every known group of Cretaceous dinosaurs. The diversity affords excellent opportunities for paleontology that is both comparative and chronological,” they explain.
“Over 350 articulated specimens from the Oldman and Dinosaur Park formations including more than 150 complete skeletons now reside in more than 30 major museums. In addition to the significant number of high-quality specimens, the property contains a complete assemblage of non-dinosaurian fossil material offering an unparalleled opportunity for the study of the Late Cretaceous paleo-ecosystem.”
Want to get stepping?
The park is open all year round, however, the warmer months are ideal for those who would like to take a tour, go camping and participate in nearby activities.
It’s pretty cool, Alberta!
Be respectful, check it out and enjoy. It’s one of a kind!
Dinosaur Provincial Park, Alberta
Where: Directions here
