Canada Dinosaur Provincial Park
Dinosaur Provincial Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site situated a two-hour drive east of Calgary, Alberta, Canada; or 48 kilometres (30 mi), about a half-hour drive northeast of Brooks.
The park is situated in the Red Deer River valley, which is noted for its striking badland topography, and an abundance of dinosaur fossils. The park is well known for being one of the richest dinosaur fossil locales in the world. Fifty-eight dinosaur species have been discovered at the park and more than 500 specimens have been removed and exhibited in museums around the globe. The renowned fossil assemblage of nearly 500 species of life, from microscopic fern spores to large carnivorous dinosaurs, justified it is becoming a World Heritage Site in 1979.
The park is situated in the Red Deer River valley, which is noted for its striking badland topography, and an abundance of dinosaur fossils. The park is well known for being one of the richest dinosaur fossil locales in the world. Fifty-eight dinosaur species have been discovered at the park and more than 500 specimens have been removed and exhibited in museums around the globe. The renowned fossil assemblage of nearly 500 species of life, from microscopic fern spores to large carnivorous dinosaurs, justified it is becoming a World Heritage Site in 1979.
Travel Information
Get to the campsite by car. You do not have to book a campsite to tour the park.
Spot Type
Outdoor
Crowd Factor
Just a few people
Best Timing
Summer
Sunrise & Sunset
07:52 - 16:32
| current local time: 10:53
Photo Themes
Badlands
Cacti
cactus
Desser
hoodoos
nature
rocks
Locations
Alberta
Dinosaur Provincial Park
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