Horseshoe Canyon (Alberta)

Horseshoe Canyon (Alberta)

Horseshoe Canyon is a region of badlands surrounded by prairie in the province of Alberta, Canada. It is located about 17 km west of Drumheller, Alberta, along Highway 9.

The canyon gets its name from its horseshoe shape and is approximately 3 km long, extending from Highway 9 to Kneehill Creek area. In turn, it gives the name to the Horseshoe Canyon Formation.

ee also

*Geography of Alberta



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