Dinosaur Research Institute

Dinotour is a unique opportunity to discover Alberta's palaeontological treasures

Dinotour 2023 Grande Prairie

 July 7-10, 2023

Have you ever dreamed of exploring and discovering a dinosaur fossil with some of the world’s greatest dinosaur hunters?  During this four-day family-oriented event you will:

-     Learn about the dinosaurs of northern Alberta from world-renowned scientists Dr. Philip Currie, Dr. Eva Koppelhus, Dr. Corwin Sullivan and your tour coordinator Mona Trick.

-     Tour the Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum galleries, collection and preparation areas. Search for tiny fossils using microscopes at the Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum.

-     Dig dinosaur fossils from the Pipestone Creek Bone Bed under the guidance of staff from the Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum.

-     Explore the Wapiti River via raft with experts from the Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum.

-     Search for fossils near a dinosaur quarry. Hike and explore the Kleskun Hill Natural Area.

Tour includes:

-     Guided tour including bus transportation to and from Grande Prairie, Alberta.

-     5 nights accommodation (double occupancy), including the night before the tour and each night of the tour.

-     All meals over the 4 days of the tour.

-     Admission to the Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum for all 4 days.

-     Fees for Pipestone Creek Bone Bed excavation and for the excursion via raft on the Wapiti River.

-     Guidebook, T-shirt and goodie bag.

-     Canadian charitable tax donation receipt for a portion of the fees.

Cost of tour: CDN $2,295.00 per person (double occupancy)

Proceeds generated from this tour support the work of the Dinosaur Research Institute, a non-profit charitable organization that finances western Canadian dinosaur research

For more details, contact Mona Trick at dinotour@DinosaurResearch.com  or cell 587-578-4579

Download the Dinotour Brochure and Registration Form

Photos:

Dig in the Pipestone Creek Bone Bed.
Photo by Dr. Eva Koppelhus
  

Tour the Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum. 
Photo by Dr. Philip Currie

     Explore the Kleskun Hills.
Photo by Dr. Eva Koppelhus