Drumheller is located on the Red Deer River in the valley that's often referred to as Dinosaur Valley because of all the fossils found there. Drumheller was founded originally in 1911 and it has had its share of booms and busts over the years. Currently, with more and more people learning more about the wonderful options for Drumheller real estate, it is again a boomtown. People are coming from many locations across Canada to make their homes in this beautiful, growing city.
The current population of Drumheller is just under 8,000. This is a small town, but it has a lot to offer in terms of homes for sale. Drumheller is continuing to attract new residents, many of whom work from home. Tourism is the main industry today, and it has the second-largest natural gas field in Alberta. Companies working in the field of renewable energy are on the rise there as well.
What You Can See and Do in Drumheller
As tourism is the main industry there will always be plenty of things to see, do, and enjoy. One of the most popular attractions, which is located on Highway 9 is the World’s Largest Dinosaur. This is a fiberglass T-Rex, which you can go into and climb to the top of to get a great view of the nearby Badlands.
Some of the other attractions in the area include the Atlas Coal Mine and the Star Mine Suspension Bridge. Water Spray Park is another popular spot for families. Valley Doll Museum, the East Coulee School Museum, and the Homestead Museum are worth a visit too. Those who are interested in dinosaurs will want to spend some time exploring the Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology, which has the largest collection of dinosaur fossils in the country.
The rural location also means you will find plenty of parks and places to enjoy the great outdoors like Horsethief Canyon, Horseshoe Canyon, Midland Provincial Park and the Rosedale Suspension Bridge.
Drumheller Neighbourhoods
Drumheller has a range of properties available for those who are looking to move to the area. The cost of living is much lower than in many other parts of Alberta, which is one of the main draws of living there. You can talk with a real estate agent to check out some of the Drumheller MLS listings to see what might work well for your needs. Below are some of the popular communities.
Most of the communities are relatively small, but they all have certain things in common. All have a suburban or rural feel to them, and all of them have affordable housing and friendly neighbours. Plenty of options are available for those who are looking for Drumheller real estate. You are sure to find something that will work well for you.
Getting Around in Drumheller
Most people in Drumheller have their own vehicles to get around town. There is no bus service within the city, but there is a Greyhound station that has service to Calgary, which is about 110 km away. There are no passenger flights into or out of Drumheller either, but those who need to fly will typically head to Calgary.
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