Canalta Jurassic, also called Canalta Drumheller, is at 1103 Highway 9 South, on the road you take into town from the Calgary side, and the name and the hotel's pages point to a dinosaur theme to match the valley. Rooms are a Standard King or a Standard Two Queen, and some are kitchenette suites. Accessible rooms are available. In-room extras include a fridge, a microwave, a Keurig coffee maker, a hair dryer and an iron, and the hotel has free high-speed Wi-Fi, a business centre and guest laundry. Parking is free, including oversized-vehicle parking, and pet-friendly rooms are available for a fee. Check-in is at 3 p.m. and check-out at 11 a.m. It is a practical mid-range base for road-trippers.
Location and getting around
The hotel sits on Highway 9, the road in from Calgary that also passes Horseshoe Canyon, so you arrive at it before you reach downtown. It is a short drive to the World's Largest Dinosaur and the downtown shops, and the Royal Tyrrell Museum is across town on Highway 838. You will need a car, but the free parking, including space for oversized vehicles, makes that easy for trailers, camper vans and big pickups.
The rooms
The choice is a king for couples or a two-queen room for families and friends, and kitchenette suites suit longer stays or travellers who want to cook. Each room has a fridge, microwave and Keurig, which is enough for breakfast and snacks. Accessible rooms are available, so ask for one when you book. The hotel has a conference centre called the Cretaceous Conference Centre, but its listed capacity differs between pages, so confirm any group booking directly.
What is good to know
The hotel's own page does not describe breakfast, a pool or an on-site restaurant, so do not assume them, and ask before you book if any of those matter. Pets are welcome in designated rooms for a fee, which is rare and useful for dog owners driving up from Calgary. Cots are available for a fee. It suits couples, families and travellers with pets or large vehicles who want a straightforward room and a dinosaur-themed welcome.
Why stay here
- ✓Dinosaur-themed hotel
- ✓Free parking including oversize
- ✓Pet-friendly rooms for a fee
- ✓Kitchenette suites
- ✓Fridge, microwave and Keurig in room
- ✓Free high-speed Wi-Fi
- ✓Business centre
- ✓Guest laundry
Good questions
Does Canalta Jurassic allow pets?+
Yes, pet-friendly rooms are available for a fee. Ask for one when you book, because only some rooms qualify.
Is there free parking?+
Yes, parking is free, and there is oversized-vehicle parking for trailers and large trucks. Check-in is at 3 p.m.
Where is it in relation to the sights?+
It is at 1103 Highway 9, on the approach to Drumheller from Calgary. The World's Largest Dinosaur is a short drive, and the museum is across town on Highway 838.
