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Itinerary best for
  • Cocktail Connoisseurs
  • History Buffs
  • Dinosaur Enthusiasts

Pair a healthy dose of Calgary with a serving of the Canadian Badlands—tasting craft distilleries and local eats, then have some dinosaur-themed fun.

Sip and eat your way through two different sides of Alberta. In Calgary, tour handcrafted distilleries, dine at buzzy restaurants and take in the zoo, music and modern landmarks. Then point east for the Badlands, where hoodoos, fossil-filled canyons and Drumheller's world-class dinosaur discoveries await.

At a glance

  • 4-day itinerary
  • 440 km (273 mi) total distance
  • 6 hrs 11 mins drive time
  • Your starting point is in Calgary
3 destinations
Starts in

Calgary

Day 1 drive time: 34 min, 12 km (7 mi)
Day 1

Calgary

Spend your first day in Calgary making new animal friends and enjoying local food and craft bevies.

People dine in Fortuna's Row, a stylish restaurant in Calgary.
Family at camel enclosure at Calgary Zoo A Local Favourite

Calgary Zoo / Wilder Institute

Pack your sunscreen, grab your camera, and get ready to have a blast at the Calgary Zoo, a 120-acre wonderland filled with over 1,000 animals from all over the globe. You'll get to wander through six different habitats, each one more exciting than the last. It’s one wild adventure!

Front entrance to bridgeland distillery

Tour and tasting at Bridgeland Distillery

Bridgeland Distillery is the definition of handcrafted goodness, where local ingredients meet old-school distilling techniques and cutting-edge technology. Take a tour of the distillery and learn all about the magic that goes into making their award-winning spirits.

Historic and imposing stone hotel dominates the the street as the sun shines from over the top of the building

Check into the Fairmont Palliser

From the moment you enter the Fairmont Palliser, you are greeted with an elegant and timeless atmosphere. Enjoy staying in the heart of downtown Calgary at this historic hotel, featuring 407 elegant guest rooms and suites, each one beautifully appointed with luxurious furnishings and modern amenities.

People dine in Fortuna's Row, a stylish restaurant in Calgary. A Local Favourite

Dinner at Fortuna's Row

Settle in at Fortuna’s Row, a contemporary Latin American supper club on Calgary’s riverfront. Pair creative dishes inspired by Mexico, Peru and other Latin American regions with house-made cocktails, then soak up the energy of one of the city’s most distinctive dining rooms.

TIP FROM A LOCAL

The Calgary Zoo offers special breakfasts, where you can learn about some of their residents over a scrumptious buffet.

Day 2 drive time: 26 min, 11 km (7 mi)
Day 2

Calgary

Continue exploring Calgary, where you’ll get a peek into Indigenous culture and travel to new heights.

Alberta Food Tour’s CEO, Karen Anderson talks with a group at the Hawthorn at the Fairmont Palliser.
Day 3 drive time: 1 hr 48 min, 132 km (82 mi)
Day 3

Calgary & Diamond Valley

Today is filled with history, distilleries and Alberta's most iconic footwear.

Bartender serving craft cocktails at a restaurant and bar
Day 4 drive time: 3 hr 23 min, 285 km (177 mi)
Day 4

Drumheller

Head out into the Canadian Badlands, where prehistoric adventures await.

Close-up view of tacos at Native Tongues Taqueria in Calgary.