Drumheller is a small city situated near the Red Deer River, approximately 110 km away from Calgary. It is also known as Dinosaur Valley because many dinosaur fossils have been found in the area.
The city was established by Samuel Drumheller in 1911, and coal mining began shortly after. It was incorporated as a village in 1913, became a town in 1916, and was designated as a city in 1930. In 1998, this city absorbed six hamlets that were previously part of the Municipal District of Badlands, becoming one city.
The main attraction of this town is the world's largest dinosaur statue, which stands at 26.2 meters tall. Other attractions include the Royal Tyrrell Museum and the Horseshoe Canyon, among many others.
Drumheller is known as the largest coal-producing city in Canada. While coal mining has transitioned to gas and oil production, it remains Alberta's second-largest natural gas producer. Tourism plays a significant role in the local economy, with attractions such as the world's largest dinosaur statue, the Royal Tyrrell Museum, the suspension bridge, and the Horseshoe Canyon.