Drumheller is once again in the international spotlight. Earlier this week, the Canadian Badlands were featured as one of Canada’s “50 Places of a Lifetime” by National Geographic Traveler in partnership with the Canadian Tourism Commission.

Drumheller and the Badlands were named one of Canada’s “50 Places of a Lifetime,” by National Geographic Traveler earlier this week. The Badlands were among an esteemed list of locations across Canada, such as Prince Edward Island, Niagra Falls, and the Rockies. Drumheller’s dinosaur history was highlighted, including the annual DinoFest celebration.

    The list also contains locales from across Canada, such as Prince Edward Island, Niagra Falls, and a few towns and parks in the Rockies.
    The entry for the Badlands includes Drumheller to Dinosaur Provincial Park to the southeast. In Drumheller, it highlights attractions such as the Royal Tyrrell Museum and World’s Largest Dinosaur, and the unique Last Chance Saloon in Wayne. It also recommends early June as a good time to come, so that visitors can catch the annual DinoFest celebration.
    “We’re very impressed with the content and imagery. We expect international travellers will be over the moon with Canada,” said William Harding, manager for emerging markets at the Canadian Tourism Commission.
    The list will be used to help market Canada internationally.
    “Some of the experiences in the Canadian Badlands, like Dinosaur Provincial Park and the Royal Tyrrell Museum, we work with all the time. We’re going to shine a light on them and do a big international marketing push,” said Harding.
    The list was compiled for National Geographic’s first digital super magazine. For each location there are stories and practical travel information.
    “This is a celebration of all that is Canada,” said Keith Bellows, editor-in-chief of National Geographic Traveler. “For anyone planning a trip to Canada, this massive digital content is a must read.”
    The complete list can be found at www.nationalgeographic.com/canada50.
    “It’s huge bragging rights for the destinations and communities that made the list. It will be part of a bigger endeavour that will see us promote Canada quite heavily around the world,” said Harding.