Road Trip to Drumheller
Drumheller, Where Badlands Majesty Meets Dinosaur Legends in a Van-Life Road-Trip Dream
Van Life in the Alberta Desert of Drumheller - Drumheller, The Badlands of Alberta— when I first heard that name, I thought, what kind of place is this… I have to see it for myself! Have you ever been on a road trip where you crest a hill, and suddenly the entire landscape transforms into something so different it feels like you've crossed into another world? That's exactly what it's like driving into Drumheller—and I absolutely love it!
Fun fact about Drumheller: Known as the Dinosaur Capital of the World, this town is home to the world-class Royal Tyrrell Museum. Step inside and you'll be transported back to the age of the dinosaurs. With the largest display of dinosaur skeletons anywhere in the world—and as Canada's only museum dedicated solely to paleontology—it's a must-see for anyone who visits.
There's actually so much to do in and around Drumheller, and if you haven't been yet—you absolutely must go. I promise you won't regret it! Here are a few of my top recommendations:
- Hike up the hoodoos
- Visit Horseshoe Canyon
- Explore Horse Thief Canyon
- Step into the ghost town of Wayne
- Walk across the Star Mine Suspension Bridge
- Tour the Atlas Coal Mine (a National Historic Site)
- Snap a photo with the World's Largest Dinosaur
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Van life in the Alberta Desert
Traveled to the Alberta Badlands where we called home! Wildlife, Ghost Towns & the most beautiful landscapes.
Van Life in the Alberta Desert of Drumheller
In the end, van life in Drumheller is more than just a stop on the map—it's an adventure that feels like stepping into another era and another world. From ancient dinosaur fossils to rugged canyons and quirky roadside attractions, every corner of the Alberta Badlands has its own story to tell. Whether you're hiking hoodoos, wandering through ghost towns, or simply soaking in the surreal desert scenery, Drumheller leaves you with memories as timeless as the fossils it protects. If you're chasing unique road trip experiences, this is one destination that truly delivers.