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Day trip with Amber Schinkel: Wayne, Alberta

WATCH ABOVE: Amber Schinkel discusses her day trip to Wayne, Alberta.

CALGARY – Located less than two hours from Calgary, a trip to Wayne, Alberta is a great way to spend a summer day.

The former mining boom town is in the Badlands, just southeast of Drumheller.

Global’s Amber Schinkel describes her day trip to Wayne, Alberta. Amber Schinkel / Global News

Less than 40 people now live there, a stark contrast from the roughly 3,000 that flocked to the town in the 1920s for coal-mining opportunities.

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As you drive from Drumheller to Wayne, you’ll feel like you’re in a far away country as you travel through coulees, past hoodoos, and cross 11 one-lane bridges.

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Just a couple of buildings are still standing in Wayne, including the Rosedeer Hotel, which is home to the Last Chance Saloon—a must-visit spot. It has a rich history; be sure to ask staff to show you the bullet holes in the walls!

Outside, the quaint patio is partially covered and is a great place to enjoy some live music, a hamburger (they’re only $4!) and a cold beer. Plus—kids are welcome.

After a bite to eat, go for a hike through the coulees to see the hoodoos and keep your eyes peeled for dinosaur bones!

Close to Wayne, Alta. is Horeshoe Canyon. Amber Schinkel / Global News

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