Here is a zoomed out map that shows how to get to the Park from Calgary. Phil put it together for us!
DIRECTIONS
Alberta roads are set out in a grid and are numbered rather than named. From Calgary to Dinosaur Park (DPP) is about 2hr 45min. The signage can be very frustrating. Often there will be a sign leading up to the road and then nothing at the turn itself. The roads are flat and straight, so bring some music or an interesting passenger!
Part 1.
Take HWY 1 east for ~1hr 30min to Bassano (if you are staying in Brooks and want to go there first, go to part 2).
Just after Bassano turn left on HWY 550. The road dog-legs past the two-horse town of Rosemary. Follow 550 to Duchess. At the T-junction turn right on HWY 873. In ~2km turn left on HWY 544. In ~15km you will see signs for DPP and the Dinosaur Country Store. Turn left at the Store (you’ll pass the two-horse town of Patricia on your left) and follow the signs to DPP (~15min).
Part 2.
Follow HWY 1 all the way to Brooks (~2hr 15min). From Brooks, go north on HWY 873 for 12km, turn right on HWY 544. In ~15km you will see signs for DPP and the Dinosaur Country Store. Turn left at the Store (you’ll pass the two-horse town of Patricia on your left) and follow the signs to DPP (~15min).
Here is an interactive google map of how to get to the park from Brooks:
View Brooks to Dinosaur Park in a larger map
To figure out how to get to the park from where you are, click on the little blue marker near Dinosaur Park. Then, next to where it says "Get directions" click on "to here." Type in your starting address and it will give you step by step directions!
Beware of the timing prediction though. The timing says over an hour but it lies! It should actually take a little over 30 mins to get to the park from Brooks, 15 mins from Patricia.
Here is another google map of how to get to the reception site from Dinosaur Park:
View Ceremony Site (DPP) to Reception Site (Steveville) in a larger map
Both of these maps are a little wonky in that you will have to zoom way out using the "-" on the right top corner before you will see anything. Not sure how to fix that. Oh well.
To print either of these maps, click on the link at the bottom to view a larger map and you can print the map from Google!
Oi! I'm exhausted now and am going to bed!
Please comment on the blog if you have questions about these maps so I can answer them for everyone!
Only 12 days now!!
Love, Marc
