Horseshoe Canyon
A horseshoe-shaped badlands canyon that suddenly drops out of the flat prairie, with layered colourful rock visible from a roadside viewpoint.
Horseshoe Canyon lies about 17 km southwest of Drumheller, beside Highway 9. A horseshoe-shaped canyon suddenly appears on the flat prairie, with red, grey, and brown rock layers stacked clearly. You can take in the full view from the viewing platform at the parking lot, or follow steep trails down to the canyon floor. In summer, helicopter sightseeing flights are available. Admission is free, and it is the first stop for anyone driving in from Calgary. After rain the clay becomes very slippery, so wear non-slip shoes if you go down into the canyon.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Dinosaur Trail
- Horsethief Canyon
- Orkney Viewpoint
- The Little Church
- Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology
- Bleriot Ferry
- Midland Provincial Park
- Canadian Badlands Passion Play