The tiny village is about 10 miles southeast of Drumheller and getting there is an adventure in itself. The four mile stretch between Rosedale and Wayne has 11 one lane bridges to cross, each with a wooden plank bed.

Wayne has a colorful history dating back to the days when there were 4 mines in the town and over 2000 miners. At that time Wayne's population was larger than Drumheller's. It was an isolated community before the road was built, so everything and everybody came in by railroad.

Today the only business that has survived in Wayne is the Rosedeer Hotel.

The Hotel, built in 1913 is the only structure remaining of the mining days. Inside the Saloon you will find the walls covered with old black and white photographs of Wayne and the coal mines plus a collection of mining gear.

The Band Box

One of the most unique attractions featured in the Rosedeer Hotel is the Band Box. In the early forties the American Wurlitzer Company introduced the "Band Box" to their business. Consisting of a small stage and seven small electronically operated band members. Only two of these "Band Boxes" were sold in Canada. In 1950 due to fire the other Band Box was completely destroyed, leaving this as the only known remaining "Band Box" on display.

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