Dinosaur Provincial Park Unesco World Heritage Site
P.O. Box 60 T0J 2K0 Patricia, AB, Canada

Wow! Here’s to another incredible camping season. We processed a record-breaking 288,000 campsite bookings online in 2020. That’s a lot of camping trips taken, s’mores consumed and memories made! Thank you for choosing Alberta Parks. We can’t wait to see you all next year!

Happy Holidays! May you enjoy the magic and wonder of the holiday season and have a Happy New Year.

There’s a special celestial event happening for the winter solstice today, called the Christmas Star! Jupiter and Saturn will appear so closely aligned in our... sky that they will look like a double planet. Use our find a park map to find a park near you for an ideal dark sky viewing experience: https://bit.ly/30g1Odj Please follow all existing public health measures: https://bit.ly/3mgkjr3 by Alan Dyer taken in Dinosaur Provincial Park.

Become a citizen scientist! The annual Christmas bird count is a great activity for the whole family, running from December 14 until January 5. Head to a park n...ear you and start counting! https://www.audubon.org/conservat/join-christmas-bird-count Please follow all existing public health measures: https://bit.ly/3mgkjr3

Reminder! Starting tomorrow, the Visitor Centre will be open by appointment from Monday to Friday and closed Saturday and Sunday. For more details, visit: https://albertaparks.ca//park-con/dinosaur-visitor-centre/

A light powder of snow in the rills of the Badlands Photo Credit -David Lloyd

The Visitor Centre at Dinosaur Provincial Park is a great spot to warm up after a fall hike, marvel at the fossils in the exhibit gallery and find a unique souvenir. From now until the end of November, the Visitor Centre is open Wednesday to Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Starting December 1, it will be open by appointment from Monday to Friday and closed Saturday and Sunday. For more details, visit: https://albertaparks.ca//park-con/dinosaur-visitor-centre/... Photo Credit: Tyler Dixon

Have you ever wanted to be a paleontologist? Check out this article featuring David Lloyd, our Guided Excavation Coordinator and Interpreter, as he explains how he became a paleontologist and what his life is really like in the field. https://calgaryguardian.com/wild-jobs-guided-excavation-co/

On Remembrance Day, we honour and salute our country's veterans and active duty personnel. Join us in taking a moment to say thank you.

We know your dogs love to visit our parks almost as much as you do! When visiting Alberta's provincial parks and protected areas, all pets must be kept on a leash no more than two metres in length at all times for the safety and comfort of your pet, wildlife and other visitors. @ginny.mini.aussie

The Cretaceous Café at Dinosaur Provincial Park is the perfect place to grab breakfast, lunch, dinner or a sweet treat! Our homemade hot meals are available 7 days a week until October 31st. We’re open Sunday to Thursday 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Friday & Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Learn about the dinosaurs that roamed the area that's now Dinosaur Provincial Park Unesco World Heritage Site through guided hikes and interpretive programs. If you’d like to stay awhile, the campground is open year-round! https://www.playoutsideguide.com//fall-fun-in-dinosaur-pr/

Dinosaur Provincial Park Unesco World Heritage Site is still running their dino-mite programs. Explore a UNESCO World Heritage Site and learn about the most spectacular area of badlands in Canada: https://bit.ly/2OeFrkr