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Okotoks Erratic

If you’re looking for a massive piece of natural history not too far from the city, the Okotoks Erratic, also known as Big Rock, is a huge glacial boulder that was dropped in the foothills thousands of years ago. It’s one of the largest erratics in the world, making it a fascinating stop just outside Calgary. 

Royal Tyrell Museum

Located in Drumheller, the Royal Tyrell Museum is a world-renowned dinosaur museum featuring one of the world’s largest displays of dinosaurs with over 130,000 fossils. While you’re visiting the museum, you can also take some time to explore the Alberta badlands.

Blackfoot Crossing Historical Park

 

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Found about an hour and a half east of Calgary, Blackfoot Crossing Historical Park is a major cultural and interpretive site on the Siksika Nation reserve that explores Blackfoot history and the deep Indigenous roots of the region. Visitors can explore the museum space, learn through exhibits, and take in some sweeping prairie views.