Dinosaur Provincial Park
+1 (403) 378-4342
Interpretive tours $8/adult, $6/child; camping $20-26/night
North on Highway 873 for 11.3km, Right (east) on Highway 544 for 16.3km, left (north) onto Highway 876 for 3.3km, right and follow road for 14.5km to the visitors centre.
Located some 48km to the north-east of Brooks, this park is on the UNESCO World Heritage List for its rich collection of dinosaur fossils and its interesting Badlands landscapes. During May-October there are interpretive tours of fossil sites and other interesting destinations. Camping available.
Brooks Aqueduct
Highway 875
+1 403 362-4451
10AM - 5PM (visitor center, mid-May to Labour Day)
take Hwy 1 east out of town and then head south on Hwy 875
Somewhat classical in design, the aqueduct is considered one of the biggest engineering feats in Alberta's history. It's not used now, but at one time it helped irrigate the nearby land and open it up for farming. The aqueduct can be viewed any time for free, there is a small charge to see the interpretive center.