06/29/2020
Midland Coal Mine Day Use
Discover local mining history with the Midland Coal Mining Company Office, mining artifacts like coal cutter machines and lots of interpretive signs along the Midland Coal Interpretive Trails. Thereās a small gazebo rest stop at the mid-way point of the trail.
Midland Provincial Park
Permitted activities may vary within a park. Please confirm details with park staff.
⢠Day use only: Midland Provincial Park has no camping facilities.
⢠Disc Golf: Come and try out the newly opened Disc Golf course.
o Sturdy footwear is recommended
o Natural hazards do exist ā washouts, cactus, slippery slopes
o Bring your own disc golf discs (Driver, Iron and Putter).
Hiking: The paved trail in McMullen Island Day Use Area connects the Town of Drumhellers's trail with the Badlands Interpretive Trail. The Badlands Interpretive Trail, which is used extensively by the Royal Tyrrell Museum for public and school programs, starts just east of the Museum. Retrace the footsteps of miners on the Midland Coal Interpretive Trail at Midland Coal Mine Day Use Area. This trail has numerous interpretive signs and real-life artifacts, and a small gazebo rest stop at the mid-way point.
⢠History: Midland Provincial Park was established in 1979 to conserve a significant chapter in Alberta's coal mining history. Explore local mining history at Midland Coal Mine Day Use Area with the old mining company office and the Midland Coal Interpretive Trail.
⢠Palaeontology: Visit the Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology, situated in the west end of the park. Note: The Royal Tyrrell Museum and Midland Provincial Park are located just outside the Town of Drumheller. Dinosaur Provincial Park is NOT located near Drumheller; it's at least a two-hour drive away.
⢠Wildlife safety: Cougars frequent the badlands and river valley at Midland Provincial Park. Download Preventing Conflict With WildlifeāCougars for tips.