21+ Fossil Dig Sites in Alberta, Canada
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Dinosaur Provincial Park Guided Excavation (1-Day)
Location: Patricia, AB T0J 2K0, Canada (48 km NE of Brooks)
GPS Coordinates: 50.7620, -111.4846
Fossil Types Found:- Dinosaur bones (Ceratopsians, Hadrosaurs)
- Turtles
- Crocodilians
Geological Period: Late Cretaceous
Stratigraphic Formation: Dinosaur Park Formation
Public or Private Access: Public (guided)
Permit Requirements: Booking required; age 14+
Entry Fee: $180 CAD
Best Season to Visit: Summer (June–August)
Dig Options: Guided excavation
Tool Use Policy: Tools provided
Nearby Facilities: Visitor center, restrooms, camping, Cretaceous Café
Contact Information: albertaparks.ca, (403) 378-4342, [email protected]
Famous Discoveries: Over 400 dinosaur skeletons (AB0258)
User Ratings and Reviews: 4.8/5 (200 reviews) -
Dinosaur Provincial Park Guided Excavation (2-Day)
Location: Patricia, AB T0J 2K0, Canada (48 km NE of Brooks)
GPS Coordinates: 50.7620, -111.4846
Fossil Types Found:- Dinosaur bones (Tyrannosaurids, Ornithomimids)
- Fish
- Mammals
Geological Period: Late Cretaceous
Stratigraphic Formation: Dinosaur Park Formation
Public or Private Access: Public (guided)
Permit Requirements: Booking required; age 14+
Entry Fee: $500 CAD
Best Season to Visit: Summer (June–August)
Dig Options: Guided excavation
Tool Use Policy: Tools provided
Nearby Facilities: Visitor center, restrooms, camping, Cretaceous Café
Contact Information: albertaparks.ca, (403) 378-4342, [email protected]
Famous Discoveries: 58 dinosaur species (AB0258)
User Ratings and Reviews: 4.9/5 (150 reviews) -
Dinosaur Provincial Park Fossil Safari
Location: Patricia, AB T0J 2K0, Canada (48 km NE of Brooks)
GPS Coordinates: 50.7620, -111.4846
Fossil Types Found:- Dinosaur bones (Hadrosaurs, Ceratopsians)
- Microfossils (plants, invertebrates)
Geological Period: Late Cretaceous
Stratigraphic Formation: Dinosaur Park Formation
Public or Private Access: Public (guided)
Permit Requirements: Booking recommended
Entry Fee: $20/adult, $10/youth, $7/child
Best Season to Visit: Summer (June–August)
Dig Options: Guided surface fossil hunt
Tool Use Policy: No digging; touching fossils allowed
Nearby Facilities: Visitor center, restrooms, camping
Contact Information: albertaparks.ca, (403) 378-4342, [email protected]
Famous Discoveries: Centrosaurus bonebed (AB0258)
User Ratings and Reviews: 4.7/5 (300 reviews) -
Dinosaur Provincial Park Centrosaurus Quarry Hike
Location: Patricia, AB T0J 2K0, Canada (48 km NE of Brooks)
GPS Coordinates: 50.7620, -111.4846
Fossil Types Found:- Horned dinosaur bones (Centrosaurus)
Geological Period: Late Cretaceous
Stratigraphic Formation: Dinosaur Park Formation
Public or Private Access: Public (guided)
Permit Requirements: Booking required; age 7+
Entry Fee: $25/adult, $12/youth
Best Season to Visit: Summer (June–August)
Dig Options: Guided hike to bonebed
Tool Use Policy: No tools; viewing only
Nearby Facilities: Visitor center, restrooms, camping
Contact Information: albertaparks.ca, (403) 378-4342, [email protected]
Famous Discoveries: Centrosaurus bonebed (AB0258)
User Ratings and Reviews: 4.6/5 (250 reviews) -
Dinosaur Provincial Park Fossil Prospecting Hike
Location: Patricia, AB T0J 2K0, Canada (48 km NE of Brooks)
GPS Coordinates: 50.7620, -111.4846
Fossil Types Found:- Dinosaur bones (Tyrannosaurids, Hadrosaurs)
- Turtles
- Sharks
Geological Period: Late Cretaceous
Stratigraphic Formation: Dinosaur Park Formation
Public or Private Access: Public (guided)
Permit Requirements: Booking required
Entry Fee: $30/adult, $15/youth
Best Season to Visit: Summer (June–August)
Dig Options: Guided surface fossil hunt
Tool Use Policy: No digging; touching fossils allowed
Nearby Facilities: Visitor center, restrooms, camping
Contact Information: albertaparks.ca, (403) 378-4342, [email protected]
Famous Discoveries: Albertosaurus fossils (AB0258)
User Ratings and Reviews: 4.7/5 (200 reviews) -
Royal Tyrrell Museum Dig Experience
Location: 1500 N Dinosaur Trail, Drumheller, AB T0J 0Y0, Canada
GPS Coordinates: 51.4793, -112.7892
Fossil Types Found:- Fossil replicas (dinosaurs, invertebrates)
Geological Period: Late Cretaceous
Stratigraphic Formation: Simulated quarry
Public or Private Access: Public (guided)
Permit Requirements: Booking required; age 5+
Entry Fee: $25/adult, $15/child
Best Season to Visit: Summer (June–August)
Dig Options: Guided simulated dig
Tool Use Policy: Tools provided
Nearby Facilities: Museum, restrooms, parking, lodging in Drumheller
Contact Information: tyrrellmuseum.com, (403) 823-7707, [email protected]
Famous Discoveries: None (simulated)
User Ratings and Reviews: 4.6/5 (400 reviews) -
Royal Tyrrell Museum Dinosite Hike
Location: Midland Provincial Park, Drumheller, AB T0J 0Y0, Canada
GPS Coordinates: 51.4793, -112.7892
Fossil Types Found:- Dinosaur bones (Hadrosaurs, Ceratopsians)
Geological Period: Late Cretaceous
Stratigraphic Formation: Horseshoe Canyon Formation
Public or Private Access: Public (guided)
Permit Requirements: Booking required
Entry Fee: $20/adult, $10/child
Best Season to Visit: Summer (June–August)
Dig Options: Guided hike
Tool Use Policy: No tools; viewing only
Nearby Facilities: Museum, restrooms, parking, lodging in Drumheller
Contact Information: tyrrellmuseum.com, (403) 823-7707, [email protected]
Famous Discoveries: Albertosaurus remains
User Ratings and Reviews: 4.5/5 (300 reviews) -
Pipestone Creek Bonebed Dig
Location: Wembley, AB T0H 3S0, Canada (17 km S of Grande Prairie)
GPS Coordinates: 55.0479, -119.0960
Fossil Types Found:- Dinosaur bones (Pachyrhinosaurus)
Geological Period: Late Cretaceous
Stratigraphic Formation: Wapiti Formation
Public or Private Access: Public (guided)
Permit Requirements: Booking required; age 14+
Entry Fee: $200/day
Best Season to Visit: Summer (June–August)
Dig Options: Guided excavation
Tool Use Policy: Tools provided
Nearby Facilities: Camping at Pipestone Creek Campground, lodging in Grande Prairie
Contact Information: dinomuseum.ca, (587) 771-0662, [email protected]
Famous Discoveries: Largest horned dinosaur bonebed (AB0472)
User Ratings and Reviews: 4.8/5 (100 reviews) -
Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum Field Experience
Location: 9301 112 Ave, Wembley, AB T0H 3S0, Canada
GPS Coordinates: 55.0479, -119.0960
Fossil Types Found:- Dinosaur bones (Pachyrhinosaurus, Hadrosaurs)
Geological Period: Late Cretaceous
Stratigraphic Formation: Wapiti Formation
Public or Private Access: Public (guided)
Permit Requirements: Booking required
Entry Fee: $150/day
Best Season to Visit: Summer (June–August)
Dig Options: Guided field tour
Tool Use Policy: No tools; viewing only
Nearby Facilities: Museum, restrooms, parking, lodging in Grande Prairie
Contact Information: dinomuseum.ca, (587) 771-0662, [email protected]
Famous Discoveries: Pachyrhinosaurus bonebed (AB0472)
User Ratings and Reviews: 4.7/5 (150 reviews) -
Dry Island Buffalo Jump Provincial Park
Location: Huxley, AB T0M 0Z0, Canada (100 km NE of Calgary)
GPS Coordinates: 51.9413, -112.9669
Fossil Types Found:- Dinosaur bones (Albertosaurus, Centrosaurus)
Geological Period: Late Cretaceous
Stratigraphic Formation: Scollard Formation
Public or Private Access: Public (restricted)
Permit Requirements: No collecting without permit
Entry Fee: Free
Best Season to Visit: Summer
Dig Options: Viewing only
Tool Use Policy: No tools allowed
Nearby Facilities: Parking, camping; lodging in Trochu
Contact Information: albertaparks.ca, (403) 823-1749
Famous Discoveries: Albertosaurus bonebed (AB0222)
User Ratings and Reviews: 4.3/5 (80 reviews) -
Horseshoe Canyon Trail
Location: Drumheller, AB T0J 0Y0, Canada
GPS Coordinates: 51.4860, -112.7220
Fossil Types Found:- Dinosaur bones (Hadrosaurs)
- Plants
Geological Period: Late Cretaceous
Stratigraphic Formation: Horseshoe Canyon Formation
Public or Private Access: Public
Permit Requirements: No collecting without permit
Entry Fee: Free
Best Season to Visit: Spring to fall
Dig Options: Self-guided hike
Tool Use Policy: No tools allowed
Nearby Facilities: Parking, lodging in Drumheller
Contact Information: travelalberta.com
Famous Discoveries: None noted (AB0340)
User Ratings and Reviews: 4.4/5 (200 reviews) -
Red Deer River Badlands (Guided Tour)
Location: Drumheller, AB T0J 0Y0, Canada
GPS Coordinates: 51.9455, -112.9723
Fossil Types Found:- Dinosaur bones (Tyrannosaurus, Triceratops)
- Turtles
Geological Period: Late Cretaceous
Stratigraphic Formation: Scollard Formation
Public or Private Access: Private (guided)
Permit Requirements: Booking required
Entry Fee: $100–$200/day
Best Season to Visit: Summer
Dig Options: Guided fossil hunt
Tool Use Policy: No tools; viewing only
Nearby Facilities: Lodging in Drumheller
Contact Information: travelalberta.com
Famous Discoveries: Tyrannosaurus fossils (AB0005)
User Ratings and Reviews: 4.6/5 (50 reviews) -
Midland Provincial Park Badlands Trail
Location: Drumheller, AB T0J 0Y0, Canada
GPS Coordinates: 51.4793, -112.7892
Fossil Types Found:- Dinosaur bones (Ceratopsians)
Geological Period: Late Cretaceous
Stratigraphic Formation: Horseshoe Canyon Formation
Public or Private Access: Public
Permit Requirements: No collecting allowed
Entry Fee: Free
Best Season to Visit: Spring to fall
Dig Options: Self-guided hike
Tool Use Policy: No tools allowed
Nearby Facilities: Parking, Royal Tyrrell Museum, lodging in Drumheller
Contact Information: albertaparks.ca, (403) 823-1749
Famous Discoveries: None noted
User Ratings and Reviews: 4.3/5 (150 reviews) -
Hoodoos Trail (Drumheller)
Location: Drumheller, AB T0J 0Y0, Canada
GPS Coordinates: 51.3833, -112.5667
Fossil Types Found:- Plants
- Invertebrates
Geological Period: Late Cretaceous
Stratigraphic Formation: Horseshoe Canyon Formation
Public or Private Access: Public
Permit Requirements: No collecting without permit
Entry Fee: Free
Best Season to Visit: Spring to fall
Dig Options: Self-guided hike
Tool Use Policy: No tools allowed
Nearby Facilities: Parking, lodging in Drumheller
Contact Information: travelalberta.com
Famous Discoveries: None noted
User Ratings and Reviews: 4.4/5 (200 reviews) -
Devil’s Coulee Dinosaur Site Tours
Location: Warner, AB T0K 2L0, Canada
GPS Coordinates: 49.2823, -112.2026
Fossil Types Found:- Dinosaur eggs (Hadrosaur)
Geological Period: Late Cretaceous
Stratigraphic Formation: Foremost Formation
Public or Private Access: Public (guided)
Permit Requirements: Booking required
Entry Fee: $10/adult, $5/child
Best Season to Visit: Summer (May–September)
Dig Options: Guided tour
Tool Use Policy: No tools; viewing only
Nearby Facilities: Museum, restrooms, parking; lodging in Warner
Contact Information: devilscoulee.com, (403) 642-2118
Famous Discoveries: Hadrosaur eggs (AB0390)
User Ratings and Reviews: 4.5/5 (100 reviews) -
Scabby Butte
Location: Nobleford, AB T0L 1S0, Canada (NE of Lethbridge)
GPS Coordinates: 49.9186, -112.9977
Fossil Types Found:- Dinosaur bones (Pachyrhinosaurus)
- Fish (Lepisosteus scales)
- Petrified wood
Geological Period: Late Cretaceous
Stratigraphic Formation: St. Mary River Formation
Public or Private Access: Private
Permit Requirements: Permission required
Entry Fee: Unknown
Best Season to Visit: Summer
Dig Options: No public digging
Tool Use Policy: No tools allowed
Nearby Facilities: None; lodging in Lethbridge
Contact Information: None
Famous Discoveries: Pachyrhinosaurus remains (AB0249)
User Ratings and Reviews: 4.0/5 (10 reviews) -
Steveville (Dinosaur Provincial Park)
Location: Patricia, AB T0J 2K0, Canada (48 km NE of Brooks)
GPS Coordinates: 50.8334, -111.6185
Fossil Types Found:- Dinosaur bones (Corythosaurus, Euoplocephalus)
- Fish (Chimaerotheca)
Geological Period: Late Cretaceous
Stratigraphic Formation: Dinosaur Park Formation
Public or Private Access: Public (restricted)
Permit Requirements: No collecting; guided tours only
Entry Fee: Free (park entry)
Best Season to Visit: Summer
Dig Options: Viewing only
Tool Use Policy: No tools allowed
Nearby Facilities: Visitor center, restrooms, camping
Contact Information: albertaparks.ca, (403) 378-4342
Famous Discoveries: Dromiceiomimus fossils (AB0315, AB0320)
User Ratings and Reviews: 4.6/5 (200 reviews) -
Little Sandhill Creek
Location: Patricia, AB T0J 2K0, Canada (near Dinosaur Provincial Park)
GPS Coordinates: 50.7668, -111.5185
Fossil Types Found:- Dinosaur bones (Chirostenotes)
- Fish (Myledaphus rays)
Geological Period: Late Cretaceous
Stratigraphic Formation: Oldman Formation
Public or Private Access: Public (restricted)
Permit Requirements: No collecting; guided tours recommended
Entry Fee: Free (park entry)
Best Season to Visit: Summer
Dig Options: Viewing only
Tool Use Policy: No tools allowed
Nearby Facilities: Visitor center, restrooms, camping at Dinosaur Provincial Park
Contact Information: albertaparks.ca, (403) 378-4342
Famous Discoveries: Chirostenotes remains (AB0260)
User Ratings and Reviews: 4.3/5 (50 reviews) -
Sand Creek (Dinosaur Provincial Park)
Location: Patricia, AB T0J 2K0, Canada (near Dinosaur Provincial Park)
GPS Coordinates: 50.7523, -111.4141
Fossil Types Found:- Dinosaur bones (Corythosaurus, Stegoceras)
- Crocodilians
Geological Period: Late Cretaceous
Stratigraphic Formation: Oldman Formation
Public or Private Access: Public (restricted)
Permit Requirements: No collecting; guided tours only
Entry Fee: Free (park entry)
Best Season to Visit: Summer
Dig Options: Viewing only
Tool Use Policy: No tools allowed
Nearby Facilities: Visitor center, restrooms, camping at Dinosaur Provincial Park
Contact Information: albertaparks.ca, (403) 378-4342
Famous Discoveries: Euoplocephalus skin impressions (AB0313)
User Ratings and Reviews: 4.4/5 (100 reviews) -
Tolman Ferry
Location: Drumheller, AB T0J 0Y0, Canada
GPS Coordinates: 51.8371, -113.0219
Fossil Types Found:- Dinosaur bones (Saurolophus, Ankylosaurus)
Geological Period: Late Cretaceous
Stratigraphic Formation: Edmonton Formation
Public or Private Access: Private
Permit Requirements: Permission required
Entry Fee: Unknown
Best Season to Visit: Summer
Dig Options: No public digging
Tool Use Policy: No tools allowed
Nearby Facilities: None; lodging in Drumheller
Contact Information: None
Famous Discoveries: Leptoceratops fossils (AB0323–AB0338)
User Ratings and Reviews: 4.0/5 (20 reviews) -
Berry Creek
Location: Hanna, AB T0J 1P0, Canada
GPS Coordinates: 50.8703, -111.8020
Fossil Types Found:- Dinosaur bones (Stegoceras, Stenonychosaurus)
- Fish (Myledaphus rays)
Geological Period: Late Cretaceous
Stratigraphic Formation: Oldman Formation
Public or Private Access: Private
Permit Requirements: Permission required
Entry Fee: Unknown
Best Season to Visit: Summer
Dig Options: No public digging
Tool Use Policy: No tools allowed
Nearby Facilities: None; lodging in Hanna
Contact Information: None
Famous Discoveries: Champsosaurus remains (AB0307–AB0308)
User Ratings and Reviews: 4.0/5 (15 reviews) -
Munson-Bleriot Ferry
Location: Drumheller, AB T0J 0Y0, Canada
GPS Coordinates: 51.5731, -112.8848
Fossil Types Found:- Dinosaur bones (Edmontosaurus)
- Petrified wood
Geological Period: Late Cretaceous
Stratigraphic Formation: Horseshoe Canyon Formation
Public or Private Access: Public (restricted)
Permit Requirements: No collecting without permit
Entry Fee: Free
Best Season to Visit: Spring to fall
Dig Options: Viewing only
Tool Use Policy: No tools allowed
Nearby Facilities: Parking, lodging in Drumheller
Contact Information: travelalberta.com
Famous Discoveries: Edmontosaurus fossils (AB0353–AB0356)
User Ratings and Reviews: 4.3/5 (100 reviews) -
Kneehills Creek
Location: Drumheller, AB T0J 0Y0, Canada
GPS Coordinates: 51.5001, -112.8352
Fossil Types Found:- Dinosaur bones
- Invertebrates (Ostrea bivalves)
- Plants (Sequoia)
Geological Period: Late Cretaceous
Stratigraphic Formation: Horseshoe Canyon Formation
Public or Private Access: Public (restricted)
Permit Requirements: No collecting without permit
Entry Fee: Free
Best Season to Visit: Spring to fall
Dig Options: Viewing only
Tool Use Policy: No tools allowed
Nearby Facilities: Parking, lodging in Drumheller
Contact Information: travelalberta.com
Famous Discoveries: None noted (AB0223–AB0224)
User Ratings and Reviews: 4.2/5 (80 reviews)
Comparison Table of Fossil Dig Sites in Alberta
| Site Name | Province | Fossil Types | Dig Type | Average Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dinosaur Provincial Park Guided Excavation (1-Day) | Alberta | Dinosaur bones, turtles, crocodilians | Guided | 4.8/5 |
| Dinosaur Provincial Park Guided Excavation (2-Day) | Alberta | Dinosaur bones, fish, mammals | Guided | 4.9/5 |
| Dinosaur Provincial Park Fossil Safari | Alberta | Dinosaur bones, microfossils | Guided | 4.7/5 |
| Dinosaur Provincial Park Centrosaurus Quarry Hike | Alberta | Horned dinosaur bones | Guided | 4.6/5 |
| Dinosaur Provincial Park Fossil Prospecting Hike | Alberta | Dinosaur bones, turtles, sharks | Guided | 4.7/5 |
| Royal Tyrrell Museum Dig Experience | Alberta | Fossil replicas | Guided | 4.6/5 |
| Royal Tyrrell Museum Dinosite Hike | Alberta | Dinosaur bones | Guided | 4.5/5 |
| Pipestone Creek Bonebed Dig | Alberta | Dinosaur bones | Guided | 4.8/5 |
| Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum Field Experience | Alberta | Dinosaur bones | Guided | 4.7/5 |
| Dry Island Buffalo Jump Provincial Park | Alberta | Dinosaur bones | Permit-only | 4.3/5 |
| Horseshoe Canyon Trail | Alberta | Dinosaur bones, plants | Self-guided | 4.4/5 |
| Red Deer River Badlands (Guided Tour) | Alberta | Dinosaur bones, turtles | Guided | 4.6/5 |
| Midland Provincial Park Badlands Trail | Alberta | Dinosaur bones | Self-guided | 4.3/5 |
| Hoodoos Trail (Drumheller) | Alberta | Plants, invertebrates | Self-guided | 4.4/5 |
| Devil’s Coulee Dinosaur Site Tours | Alberta | Dinosaur eggs | Guided | 4.5/5 |
| Scabby Butte | Alberta | Dinosaur bones, fish, petrified wood | Permit-only | 4.0/5 |
| Steveville (Dinosaur Provincial Park) | Alberta | Dinosaur bones, fish | Permit-only | 4.6/5 |
| Little Sandhill Creek | Alberta | Dinosaur bones, fish | Permit-only | 4.3/5 |
| Sand Creek (Dinosaur Provincial Park) | Alberta | Dinosaur bones, crocodilians | Permit-only | 4.4/5 |
| Tolman Ferry | Alberta | Dinosaur bones | Permit-only | 4.0/5 |
| Berry Creek | Alberta | Dinosaur bones, fish | Permit-only | 4.0/5 |
| Munson-Bleriot Ferry | Alberta | Dinosaur bones, petrified wood | Permit-only | 4.3/5 |
| Kneehills Creek | Alberta | Dinosaur bones, invertebrates, plants | Permit-only | 4.2/5 |
Fossil Dig Tourism in Alberta: A Prehistoric Journey
Alberta, Canada, stands as a global beacon for best fossil dig sites in Alberta, where the Canadian Badlands reveal a prehistoric tapestry of dinosaurs and ancient life. Dubbed the “Dinosaur Capital of the World,” Alberta’s fossil hunting Alberta epicenter, particularly in Drumheller and Dinosaur Provincial Park, offers unmatched family fossil hunting trips in Alberta. This UNESCO World Heritage Site, a hotspot for where to find fossils in Alberta, has yielded over 400 dinosaur skeletons, including common fossils in Alberta like Albertosaurus, Centrosaurus, and Hadrosaurs (AB0258). The Dinosaur Provincial Park Guided Excavation programs ($180–$500 CAD) provide hands-on public dinosaur excavation areas in Alberta, while the Fossil Safari ($20/adult) offers low-cost paleontology tours in Alberta for families to touch Cretaceous relics. The Royal Tyrrell Museum in Drumheller, a hub for prehistoric site tours in Alberta, features the Dig Experience ($25/adult) and Dinosite Hikes, showcasing in-situ fossils from the Horseshoe Canyon Formation. For dinosaur dig vacations in Alberta, the Pipestone Creek Bonebed near Grande Prairie (AB0472) offers guided digs ($200/day) for Pachyrhinosaurus fossils in the Wapiti Formation. Free self-guided fossil digs in Alberta are limited by law, but trails like Horseshoe Canyon (AB0340) and Midland Provincial Park allow fossil viewing, ideal for rockhounding destinations in Alberta. The Devil’s Coulee Dinosaur Site in Warner (AB0390) reveals hadrosaur eggs, while restricted sites like Scabby Butte (AB0249) and Red Deer River (AB0005) boast fossils of dinosaurs in Alberta, from Tyrannosaurus to Triceratops. Summer (June–August) is the best season for fossil hunting in Alberta, with programs at Dinosaur Provincial Park and museums thriving. Facilities range from park campgrounds to Drumheller hotels, supporting paleontology field adventures in Alberta. Alberta’s badlands, formed 75 million years ago in a subtropical realm, make it a top destination for jurassic fossil parks in Alberta, captivating beginners and experts in a legacy of Earth’s ancient past.
Frequently Asked Questions About Fossil Digging in Alberta
Can anyone dig for fossils in Alberta’s provincial parks?
No, fossil excavation in Alberta’s provincial parks, like Dinosaur Provincial Park, is restricted to permitted paleontologists. Public digging is allowed only through guided programs, and collecting without permission violates the Historical Resources Act, with fines up to $50,000.
What gear do I need for a fossil dig in Alberta?
For guided digs like Dinosaur Provincial Park’s Excavation, bring sturdy closed-toe shoes, a hat, sunscreen, and water (1L minimum). Tools are provided. For hikes like Fossil Safari, comfortable hiking gear and water suffice; no digging tools are allowed.
Are there guided fossil tours in Alberta?
Yes, Alberta offers guided tours at Dinosaur Provincial Park (e.g., Fossil Safari, Guided Excavation), Royal Tyrrell Museum (Dinosite Hike), Pipestone Creek, and Devil’s Coulee. These cater to families and enthusiasts, with expert-led fossil hunting and education.
Can I keep fossils I find in Alberta?
No, fossils in Alberta are provincial property. Surface collecting on Crown land requires permission, and excavated fossils require a Disposition Certificate. Guided tour finds are donated to museums like Royal Tyrrell.
Is fossil hunting safe for kids in Alberta?
Yes, programs like Dinosaur Provincial Park’s Fossil Safari and Royal Tyrrell’s Dig Experience are designed for kids (5+), with guided supervision. Parents should monitor children on rugged badlands trails.
What are the best months for fossil hunting in Alberta?
June to August is ideal, with warm weather and active dig programs at Dinosaur Provincial Park and Royal Tyrrell Museum. Book early to secure spots.
Do I need permission to collect on private land in Alberta?
Yes, you do
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