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Depart from Coronach Visitor Centre, 117 Centre St, Coronach.
Latitude: 49.111226° N,
Longitude: -105.518058° W
Stop at the Coronach Visitor Centre on Centre Street for tourist information and to learn of the history of Coronach and area including the rich coal history and the history of the Big Muddy Badlands. The Centre is the starting point for self-drive, pre-booked Big Muddy Tours.

With the aid of a certified local tour guide, Big Muddy Tours let you explore the hills and the history resting in the scenic Big Muddy Badlands. Relive the history of cattle rustlers and horse thieves dodging the law on both sides of the border as you look out of the cave where famous outlaws and their men hid. See sacred Indigenous sites including the effigies and ceremonial circle. Other stops along the tour may include Castle Butte, Big Beaver Nature Centre and Paisley Brook Schoolhouse. Pre-booking is required as most of these sites are on private property. Full-day, half-day and a new highlights tour are available led by nationally certified local tour guides. Tour participants must have their own vehicle.
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Big Muddy Badlands Highlights Tour

Coronach, Big Muddy Badlands

Jun 1, 2025 to Oct 31, 2025

The Big Muddy Badlands Highlights Tour takes in the key sites of this scenic and historic area including the Sam Kelly Outlaw Caves, Castle Butte and the Buffalo Effigy. Participants will also have an opportunity to tour the Coronach District Museum. Your tour guide will join you in your vehicle and direct the trip. The 5-hour tour departs from the Coronach Visitor Centre.​​ Tickets are $75 adult, $40 youth 6-18 years, children 5 years and under free.

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Big Muddy Badlands Legends and Landscapes Full-Day Tour

Coronach, Big Muddy Badlands

Jun 2, 2025 to Oct 31, 2025

Big Muddy Badlands Legends and Landscapes Full-Day Tour offers an unique opportunity to discover protected historic sites, Big Muddy Valley known as Station #1 on Butch Cassidy’s Outlaw Trail and the caves once used as hideouts for famous outlaws, such as, Sam Kelly and Dutch Henry. Your tour guide will join you in your vehicle and direct the trip. Other highlights include sacred Indigenous sites, the Big Muddy Nature Centre and Museum, the Paisley Brook Heritage School House and Big Beaver General Store.

The 8-hour tour departs from the Coronach Visitor Centre.​​ Tickets are $85 adult, $40 youth 6-18 years, children 5 years and under free. Lunch can be pre-ordered with an additional fee.

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Visitor Centre open May long weekend to Labour Day, Mon, Thu, Fri 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sat 10 a.m. - 7 p.m., Sun 12 noon - 6 p.m., closed Tue and Wed. Tours operate mid-May to Sep 30 and must be pre-booked online or by calling 306-267-3312. Visitors must have room for guide in their vehicle. Tours may be cancelled due to bad weather.​

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Certifications and Affiliations

  • Municipal Heritage Property designation

Access

  • Backcountry
  • Country / Rural

Services

  • Bus parking
  • Guided tour
  • Step-on guide service
  • Tourist information available
  • Tours upon request

Amenities

  • Gift shop
  • Picnic area
  • Pit toilet

Maps & Docs

Contact Info

Phone(s): 306-267-3312 |
coronachtourism@gmail.com


Visitor Centre open May long weekend to Labour Day, Mon, Thu, Fri 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sat 10 a.m. - 7 p.m., Sun 12 noon - 6 p.m., closed Tue and Wed. Tours operate mid-May to Sep 30 and must be pre-booked online or by calling 306-267-3312. Visitors must have room for guide in their vehicle. Tours may be cancelled due to bad weather.​

Depart from Coronach Visitor Centre, 117 Centre St, Coronach.

Latitude: 49.111226° N, Longitude: -105.518058° W

South - Coronach

Stop at the Coronach Visitor Centre on Centre Street for tourist information and to learn of the history of Coronach and area including the rich coal history and the history of the Big Muddy Badlands. The Centre is the starting point for self-drive, pre-booked Big Muddy Tours.

With the aid of a certified local tour guide, Big Muddy Tours let you explore the hills and the history resting in the scenic Big Muddy Badlands. Relive the history of cattle rustlers and horse thieves dodging the law on both sides of the border as you look out of the cave where famous outlaws and their men hid. See sacred Indigenous sites including the effigies and ceremonial circle. Other stops along the tour may include Castle Butte, Big Beaver Nature Centre and Paisley Brook Schoolhouse. Pre-booking is required as most of these sites are on private property. Full-day, half-day and a new highlights tour are available led by nationally certified local tour guides. Tour participants must have their own vehicle.

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Location Information

Depart from Coronach Visitor Centre, 117 Centre St, Coronach.

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lat. 49.111226° N, long. -105.518058° W

Contact Info

Phone: 306-267-3312 |
coronachtourism@gmail.com

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Big Muddy Badlands Highlights Tour

Jun 1, 2025 to Oct 31, 2025

STARTING AT: $75

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Big Muddy Badlands Legends and Landscapes Full-Day Tour

Jun 2, 2025 to Oct 31, 2025

STARTING AT: $85

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