Walking/Hiking Tours
Experience all of the beauty Drumheller has to offer year-round with a private guided walking/hiking tour. Let us take you "off the beaten path", away from the crowds to some of our hidden gems. Whether it's a hike in the hills or a pleasant stroll along our paved pathways, you'll enjoy all of the sights and sounds the Badlands and beautiful Red Deer River Valley have to offer. Suitable for singles, families, small groups and in most cases your furry friends too! Walking poles available to rent for $5/person/hike. Days and times of tours may be adjusted to your needs and schedule. However it's suggested tours depart at 9:00 a.m. during the summer months and afternoons in the winter. Check out more details below along with a link on why it's recommended to hike/walk with a guide. Click here to download a printable copy of our brochure.
Custom designed tours are also available. Call to book your tour today. 403-823-0156.
Museum Tour
We depart from the "Studio on 3rd" in downtown Drumheller and walk our paved pathway along the river valley and through the Badlands of Midland Provincial Park to the Royal Tyrrell Museum. Approximate distance 7 km with some steeper inclines. Walking time approximately 1.5 - 2 hours. $20/person. Return transportation from Royal Tyrrell Museum can be arranged for an additional fee.
Riverside Tour
We depart from the "Studio on 3rd" and wind through downtown for photos with some of our dinosaurs and coal mine displays. Continue along paved pathway and then (conditions permitting) natural riverside trail to the trail's end. Return through some of Drumheller's historic communities before returning to the "Studio on 3rd". Approximate distance 6 km on mostly level terrain. Walking time approximately 1.5 - 2 hours. $20/person.
Badlands Tour
Pick up for a maximum of 5 people available for this tour. Otherwise, we depart from the "Studio on 3rd" and make our way along some of Drumheller's residential streets which take us into the Badlands. Here we'll traverse the hills where you'll have the opportunity to take lots of pictures and hunt for fossils while enjoying some beautiful views of the valley. Approximate distance 4 km on varying terrain with some steeper inclines. Walking time approximately 1.5 - 2 hours. $20/person.
A minimum of 2 people are required to run each tour. Payment must be received upon booking. 24 hour cancellation policy is in effect to receive full refund. All tours are subject to cancellation due to weather and/or unsafe walking conditions. We will do our best to reschedule, otherwise you will receive a full refund if the tour is cancelled by Drumheller Nordic Walking & Wellness. Waivers must be signed upon meeting your guide and prior to tours. Children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult. Pets must be on a leash.
The land on which Drumheller is located is on Treaty 7 territory, Métis Nation of Alberta Region 3, and the traditional territories of the Blackfoot Confederacy (Siksika, Kainai, Piikani), the Tsuut’ina, and the Îyâxe Nakoda Nations.
Here's Why We Recommend a Guide!
A local guide is like a walking encyclopedia! They’ll be able to answer your questions along the way as well as give you the scoop on the history of the area and other things to do in and around Drumheller.
You'll see things you likely would have missed along the way, or at least see them differently. Even locals and experienced hikers will gain far more from a guided hike than they would hiking on their own.
An educational hike will turn you into a steward for the environment. The more you learn about the Badlands, the more you’ll want to protect them.
Some guided hikes allow you to tackle a hike you may not otherwise do on your own or even with a partner. Guides bring the know-how to help you navigate while also learning about your surroundings.
It's time efficient! Your local guide knows exactly where to go and how long it will take to get there, allowing you to plan you trip more effectively.