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Horsethief Canyon

A visitor stands on a canyon rim trail overlooking layered badlands glowing in golden evening light..
Two hikers stand at a canyon overlook, taking in sweeping views of rugged badlands terrain.
A herd of horses gallops across grasslands below the dramatic cliffs of Horseshoe Canyon.
Two hikers walk above Horsethief Canyon, with layered badlands stretching across the horizon.
View of a helicopter pilot flying over Horsethief Canyon near Drumheller.

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One glance from the canyon rim will be enough to explain the name. With its many nooks and crannies, this eye-catching canyon was an ideal place to stash stolen horses...

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Horsethief Canyon, Starland County, Alberta