Dinosaur Provincial Park

Alberta Parks

Centrosaurus Bonebed Hike

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Meeting Location

This tour starts at Fossil Display 1, which is a 15 minute drive from the Visitor Centre.

Booking for 2025 public Tours & Programs opens February 15, 2025.

Get ready for an epic hike to one of the fossil sites that makes this park famous!

Walk in the footsteps of palaeontologists to learn how discoveries in Dinosaur Provincial Park are changing our understanding of life millions of years ago. This exciting adventure takes you through striking badlands to a world-famous dinosaur dig site where hundreds of horned dinosaurs have been discovered.

What you'll experience:

  • Trek through stunning the badlands.
  • Discover clues about life in the Cretaceous period.
  • Visit the world-famous Centrosaurus Bonebed.
  • Learn about the science and significance of this incredible fossil find.

Important Notes:

  • Meeting Location: Fossil Display 1 (15-minute drive from the Visitor Centre)
  • Difficulty: This hike is moderate difficulty.
  • Children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by a paying adult.
  • Accessibility: This program is not suitable for wheelchairs or strollers.
  • Weather Conditions: Cancellations may occur due to extreme weather events, including extreme heat and rain.
  • Footwear: Closed-toe and closed-heel sturdy walking shoes are required for this tour. (No sandals, flip-flops, or Crocs.)
  • Hydration: Participants are required to bring at least 1 litre of water/person.
  • To preserve the integrity of our fossil sites, digging is not allowed on tours, but you will have the chance to touch fossils discovered in the field.

Book your Centrosuarus Bonebed Hike today and experience an unforgettable adventure!

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Book It

Meet at: Meet at Fossil Display 1 on the Public Scenic Driving Loop Road

Duration: 3 Hours

Effort: Moderate

Ages: 10+

Fee: $30/Adult, $18/Youth (10-17 years)

Info: Program Guide

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Tags: Guided Hike
Updated: Feb 12, 2025