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The Find

The Devil's Coulee discovery was initiated by Wendy Sloboda, a young local girl from Warner, Alberta, Canada. She was interested in fossils and artifacts and one day found what she believed to be dinosaur eggshell along the Milk River Ridge in May of 1987. She sent it to Dr. Len Hills of the University of Calgary who sent it to Dr. Philip Currie of the Royal Tyrrell Museum of Paleontology in Drumheller. Dr. Philip Currie confirmed that the pieces were dinosaur eggshell and immediately sent a crew of prospectors down to Warner to search the coulees for a similar site to that found in northern Montana of dinosaur eggs and babies. After days of searching and really not finding anything, the crew came upon Devil’s Coulee. After searching all day paleontologist Kevin Aulenback, sat down on a small hill for a bite to eat. Upon looking to the ground on his right he saw eggshell and on his other side he found an embryonic femur sticking out of out the ground. He ran back to the camp and after stumbling over the words “babies” and “eggs” for a few minutes the crew realized that Kevin had found something and went to investigate. Sure enough there were babies and eggs! Unfortunately the day was coming to a close, but the crew scheduled to come out a few days later to uncover the huge find; an extensive, 80% complete nesting site of Hadrosaur (duckbill) dinosaurs.

Devil's Coulee Dinosaur Heritage Museum
Warner, Alberta, Canada

Experience the museum, which features a Hadrosaur (duck-billed dinosaur) nest and embryo, ancient fossils, dinosaur models, and a mural depicting dinosaurs caring for their young. In the Heritage Gallery, you will find yourself exploring the "more recent" past through artifacts and stories from the most recent "early days" of the Warner region. As you move ahead through the time of the settlers, you will see artifacts from both World Wars that belonged to local soldiers. You will also learn about the First Special Service Force, an elite fighting brigade during World War II. You can also come and view our newest display "Women's Days of the Week". This display depicts the importance of a woman's role in creating and maintaining a new community in the early 1900's.

Devil's Coulee Site Tours

Now you can see the dinosaur egg site first hand! Leaving from the museum in Warner, you will be led into the heart of Devil's Coulee where a world of discovery awaits you. You will have the opportunity to learn how to identify fossils in their original setting and discover the geological forces that shaped the coulees. Tours are approximately two hours in length.

Please Note

The walk is over uneven ground. Please wear good shoes and be ready for a challenge. As well; the site can get very hot, please have a hat, water, and sun block. Bug repellent is also recommended.

Hours

The Museum is open from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, 7 days a week,
May long weekend to September long weekend
Winter hours: By Appointment Only

Site tours run at 10:00 am and 1:00 pm weekends in
May and June and daily from July until close
Pre booking is appreciated for Site Tours
(weather permitting)

Educational Programs

Interested in dinosaurs and local history?
Book your group tour today! Large or small - all sizes of groups enjoy.
Here's what teachers have said about our tours:
"Great hands on." "Fun and educational." "The kids loved it."
What kids have said:
" Cool." "Awesome." "Grandpa was a boy when dinosaurs were around."
"Why aren't there any purple dinosaurs around here?"

Educational Tours Include:

- an interpretive guided tour through museum
- the opportunity to dig in a simulated bone bed
- kids get to make casts of dinosaur footprints to take home
- and more!

Support The "Devil's Coulee Cooperating Society"

If you wish to join the Devil's Coulee Cooperating Society,
please make cheques payable to the above and mail to:
Devil's Coulee Cooperating Society
P. O. Box 156
Warner, AB
T0K 2L0

Annual		Life
Individual	$ 10.00	Individual	$ 100.00
Family	$ 25.00	Family	$ 300.00
Corporate	$ 100.00	Corporate	$ 500.00

Membership Benefits:

10% discount at the Gift Shop
25% Discount on Egg Site Tours
Annual Newsletter

Click here for Printable Membership Application Form

How To Find Us
From:	Distance	Approximate Driving Time
Lethbridge, AB	66 km	40 min
US/Canada border at Coutts, AB/Sweetgrass,MT	40 km	30 min
Royal Tyrrell Museum Drumheller, AB	300 km	3 hours
Dinosaur Provincial Park Brooks, AB	200 km	2 hours

Devil's Coulee Dinosaur Heritage Museum
Phone: (403) 642-2118
E-mail: dinoegg@telusplanet.net
Fax: (403) 642-3660
Box 156 Warner, Alberta TOK 2L0