Horseshoe Canyon

Nestled in Kneehill County is Horseshoe Canyon, an eye-popping sight in the Canadian Badlands. Stand on the edge of this huge u-shaped canyon and survey the beauty and mystery of the badlands. The maroon-striped canyon walls reveal the layers of time down to the Cretaceous period when dinosaurs roamed a lush sub-tropical habitat some 70 million years ago. The two arms of the canyon extend approximately 5 km each. For the adventurous, head down and enjoy a scenic day-hike in the canyon. Platforms at the top provide amazing vistas for picture-perfect photos. The Canyon is located off of Hwy 9, just 17 kms west of Drumheller.