Drumheller, Alberta, 1912įor additional information about the Drumheller area, as well as the very popular Dinosaur Provincial Park, please refer to my previous stories called, Breaking Bad(lands) and Jurassic Province respectively. I hope you enjoy these historical photos.
You’ll see early archaeological digs, the Atlas Coal Mine, which is a popular tourist destination today, Horseshoe Canyon, a wonderful spot to explore, and the meandering Red Deer River. Below is a collection of historical photos of Drumheller and the surrounding badlands. Mining was the primary industry and the town itself was but a fraction of the size. Yes, dino-fever is alive and well in this province, but back in the early 1900’s the Drumheller area looked very different. The first fossilized dinosaur bones in Alberta were discovered more than 100 years ago and archaeologists are still making new discoveries to this day. The valley is home to a number of tourist attractions, but the biggest draw are the dinosaurs. The Alberta Badlands are truly spectacular and must be seen in person to truly be appreciated. The shortgrass prairie and farmland gives way to an alien landscape filled with bizarre rock formations, dry, sunburnt soil, and a host of prickly plants. Entering the Drumheller Valley is like landing on the surface of another planet.
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