Dinosaur Provincial Park

Dinosaur Provincial Park in Alberta’s Red Deer River valley is internationally important for its sharply eroded badlands, rich fossil beds, and preserved prairie and riverside habitats. Established in 1955 to protect its fossil resources and designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979, it has yielded 58 dinosaur species and more than 500 specimens collected for study and museum display. Its broader fossil record includes nearly 500 species of plants and animals, preserving a detailed picture of a Late Cretaceous ecosystem from about 76.5 to 74.8 million years ago. The park remains a major benchmark for understanding ancient life in North America.

Alberta · Canada