SEE THE PIPESTONE CREEK BONEBED FOR YOURSELF!
Step back 73 million years and explore one of North America's most extraordinary dinosaur fossil sites.
Discovered in 1973 by local teacher Al Lakusta, the Pipestone Creek Bonebed is one of the richest dinosaur fossil sites ever found. The Pipestone Creek Bonebed is home to thousands of fossils, including the famous Pachyrhinosaurus lakustai. Featured in Walking with Dinosaurs 2025 and still actively excavated today. This world-renowned site offers a rare opportunity to experience palaeontology in action.
Beginning at the Shed Museum, you'll discover how ancient floods, prehistoric ecosystems, and massive dinosaur herds shaped this remarkable landscape. Then, join your guide on a hike to the active excavation site, where you'll see fossils being uncovered and learn how scientists are piecing together the story of Alberta's ancient past. Along the way, you'll have the chance to explore the bonebed, meet working palaeontologists on select tours, and try your hand at fossil prospecting in Pipestone Creek.
Ages 5+ 
Adults: $25-$35 | Youth: $10-$15 
2 hours Capacity: 15 people
Location: Pipestone Creek Campground. Visitors must arrange their own transportation to and from the location.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
- Guided hike to the famous Pipestone Creek Bonebed
- Visit an active dinosaur excavation site
- Learn about the dinosaurs and ancient environments of northwestern Alberta
- Discover how floods helped create one of the densest bonebeds in North America
- Tour the Shed Museum and learn about the history of the site
- Fossil prospecting along Pipestone Creek
- Opportunity to meet and speak with a palaeontologist on select tours dates
End of Season Tours Run Wednesday through Saturday
September 16-19 & September 23 -26
Looking to make the most of your visit?
Save 10% when you add a second summer experience to your itinerary.
Visit our Summer Experience Package page.
TOUR OPTIONS
Standard Bonebed Tour
- Adults (18+): $25
- Youth (ages 5–17): $10
palaeontologist-led Bonebed Tour
Available dates for Paleo-led Tour:
July: 23 and 24
August: 20,23, 28, 29 and, 30
September: 5
- Adults (18+): $35
- Youth (ages 5–17): $15
*Includes everything in the Standard Tour, plus the opportunity to meet and speak with a palaeontologist actively working at the excavation site*
GROUP BONEBED Tour
Planning to visit with a group? Groups of 6 or more receive a 20% discount on tour admission.
To book a group tour, please contact us at bookings@dinomuseum.ca or give us a call at 587-771-0662 and we'll be happy to assist with your booking.
WHAT TO BRING
- Good walking/hiking shoes
- Water
- Sunscreen
- Bug spray
- Hat
- Camera
PLEASE NOTE
- Bonebed Tour: Fossils, Floods and Footprints include a walk of approximately 2.5 km.
- Children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult.
- Safety waivers must be signed by all participants.
- There are no washrooms available once the walk has begun; please plan accordingly.
Tours are limited to a maximum of 15 attendees per session. Tours are weather-dependent and may be cancelled in the event of adverse conditions.
Travel and Accommodation
PJCDM Members and those who book experiences with us get discounted rate at Sandman Hotel Grande Prairie, Nitehawk RV Park, Bear Paw RV Park and PipeStone Creek Campground. Visit our Travel and Accommodation page for more information.
CANCELLATION POLICY
- If you are unable to make your booking for any reason, you need to change or cancel your program booking. Please contact us at 587-771-0662 at your earliest convenience.
- Changes made up to one week prior to the program’s start date are eligible for a 90% refund.
- Changes made between one week and three days (72 hours) are eligible for a 50% refund.
- Changes made less than 3 days (72 hours) prior to the program start date are not eligible for a refund.
- In addition to this, if the cancellation is due to circumstances beyond your control (travel delays or extreme weather ie. smoke), the first option is to explore re-booking. If re-booking is not an option, 100% will be refunded.