Midland Provincial Park

Midland Provincial Park is a protected area near Drumheller that spans grasslands, forested sections, and hills along the Red Deer River. The grounds feature riverbanks, walking trails, and remnants of a former mining operation from the early 1900s.

The region was a major coal mining area before a catastrophe changed its path. That disaster eventually led to the closure of operations and the transformation of the site into a public park.

The area was once the heart of coal mining activity, where workers extracted fuel from deep underground in harsh conditions. Today, monuments and exhibits honor the memory of those miners and their difficult work.

The park is easily reached by car and offers areas for sitting and exploring on foot. The best times to visit are spring and fall when weather is mild and trails are easy to navigate.

Beyond the mining remnants, the park also preserves exposed fossil beds from prehistoric times. These rock layers reveal how the area once lay beneath ancient seas, long before anyone dug for coal here.

Location: Drumheller

Location: Starland County

Inception: 1979

Website: http://albertaparks.ca/midland.aspx

GPS coordinates: 51.47810,-112.77200

Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:01