Guided Excavation Single Day

Length of program: 7 hours (beginning 9:00 a.m.)

Difficulty: Difficult. Come prepared for sitting or kneeling on the ground, working with tools under the hot sun, and hiking in slippery conditions.

Ages: Ages 14 years and up (participants ages 14-17 must be accompanied by a paying adult).

Wheelchair accessible: No

This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to participate in a fully authentic dinosaur dig. With an experienced paleontological technician as your guide, you will learn the techniques of excavating dinosaurs and work in a team to uncover fossils never before seen by human eyes. The day includes an orientation to the Park and the research project, working in a real quarry, and hiking and prospecting for new fossil finds. Your work will contribute to research going on at the Royal Tyrrell Museum. Lunch is provided. Guide is fluent in French and English.

Alternate Tours: In case of rain and wet conditions, the excavation will be cancelled with full refunds offered. Contact the Visitor Centre for information.

Cancellation Policy: Participants may cancel with full refund up to 48 hours before the event. Events cancelled by the participant with less than 48 hours notice will not be refunded. Program cancellations may only be done by calling (403) 378-4344.