Dinosaur Provincial Park

Dinosaur Provincial Park is a protected area with badlands and deep canyons carved along the Red Deer River in southeastern Alberta. The landscape displays red and tan-colored rock formations shaped by wind and water over millions of years.

The area was already known as a fossil site in the 1800s before receiving formal protection as a provincial park in 1955. Since then, it has become globally recognized as a center for studying Late Cretaceous fossils and rock formations.

Research teams from global institutions work at the park to excavate, document, and study the extensive collection of dinosaur remains and geological formations.

The grounds are accessible on foot through hiking trails of varying lengths and difficulty levels, from easy walks to more challenging routes. Guided tours offer deeper insights, and camping facilities and picnic areas are available for extended visits.

The area holds one of the richest collections of dinosaur fossils in North America, with remains of over 40 different species. What makes it especially remarkable is the variety of species from the same geological period found at a single location.

Location: County of Newell

Location: Special Area No. 2

Inception: 1955

Address: Alberta T0J, Canada

Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 09:00-19:30

Phone: +14033784342

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

GPS coordinates: 50.76170,-111.48500

Latest update: December 12, 2025 18:21