Dinosaur Provincial Park Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
provincial park in the province of Alberta, Canada; UNESCO World Heritage site
About Dinosaur Provincial Park
The park was established on 27 June 1955, as part of Alberta's 50th Jubilee Year with the goal of protecting the fossil beds. In October 1979, it became aUNESCO World Heritage Sitefor its nationally significant badlands and riverside riparian habitats, and for the international importance of the fossils found there. The ecosystem of Dinosaur Provincial Park mainly comprises of prairie grasslands, badlands, and riverside cottonwoods. Types of fauna seen in the park include the cottontail rabbits, mule deer, and pronghorn, and also the somewhat frightening the prairie rattlesnake, bull snake and the red-sided garter snake. There are 165 bird species in the park, including curlews and Canada geese.
Top Attractions in Dinosaur Provincial Park
Explore the best things to see and do in Dinosaur Provincial Park:
- ★Display house 1
- ★Display house 2
- ★John Ware Cabin
Where to Stay in Dinosaur Provincial Park
- 🏨Dinosaur Campground
Dinosaur Provincial Park Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 11 sections including: