Discover Drumheller

Drumheller offers several ways to plan a stay: the Rails-to-Trails network focuses on hiking and cycling, Tyra offers a view of Drumheller Valley, and the East Coulee School Museum explores school life during the coal-mining era. Other options include the Badlands Historical Centre, the Drumheller Rotary Spray Park, and swimming at the Drumheller Aquaplex. If you’re looking for a hotel in Drumheller, you can use these themes to guide your trip planning. The following sections highlight the differences between trails, landmarks, museums, and water activities.

Hiking, Cycling, and Getting Around

The Rails-to-Trails network offers opportunities for hiking and cycling and lets visitors experience Drumheller’s unique landscape and history. The network’s Main Station has shade structures, trail signs, and a bicycle repair station. For your planning, these offer two different points of reference: the network is for activities on foot or by bike, while the Main Station has specific facilities related to the trails.

Tyra and Other Attractions

The World's Largest Dinosaur is located in Drumheller, Alberta, at 60 1 Ave W. Inside Tyra, visitors can climb 106 steps and view Drumheller Valley from its open mouth. The gift shop at the World's Largest Dinosaur sells merchandise officially branded as Tyra, as well as locally sourced products. The Drumheller Rotary Spray Park is near the attraction. Admission is free for residents and visitors. This gives you two different reasons to visit nearby: climb for a valley view or enjoy a free attraction.

Museums: School History and Drumheller’s First Museum

The two sites offer different historical perspectives. The East Coulee School Museum is in East Coulee, a community officially part of Drumheller. The eleven-room school operated from 1930 to 1971 and became a museum in 1985, exploring everyday life and education during the coal-mining era in Drumheller Valley. The Badlands Historical Centre is Drumheller’s first museum, founded in the 1950s. The distinction is clear: East Coulee focuses on a former school building and life during the mining era, while the Badlands Historical Centre is defined by its status as the first museum and its founding in the 1950s.

Swimming Options and Shuttle

The Drumheller Aquaplex offers water aerobics classes and a range of swimming options. Since schedules and availability can change, check in advance what’s offered during your travel dates. This is especially useful if you’re planning to attend a particular class or use a specific swimming option. ValleyConnect is a shuttle bus with a fixed route and a hop-on, hop-off system; you can start at Downtown Plaza or at any designated stop. For planning purposes, these are different options: at the Aquaplex, it’s important to find the swimming option that suits you, while ValleyConnect involves using the fixed route and designated stops.

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