
Canada, GEOLOGICAL MUSEUMS
Historic
Atlas Coal Mine
Step into the past, when coal was King. The Atlas Coal Mine is a registered
provincial historic resource which preserves the vast coal mining heritage of
Alberta. Walk the interpretive trails around an original mine site; join an
interperter for a climb to the top of Canada's last wooden tipple; step into the
now quiet wash house; enter a fully furnished miner's shack; hike up to see the
old headworks and dynamite shed; walk around antique machinery; watch the award
winning video "Thunder in the Valley". Displays, trails, interpretive
programs and much more! Don't miss the unique souvenir collection in the Miner's
Lamp Gift Shop. Washrooms, snacks and picnic area. The site is open to the
public thoughout the summer, and year round for group bookings. Admission: $5
per person, $15 per family (2 adults, 2 kids). Admission includes all programmes
and tours.
Tel: 403 822-2220
Fax: 403 822-2225
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Directions: 15 mins east from Drumheller town site on Highway 10 E
Address: Highway 10 E/Hoo Doo Trail East Coulee, Drumheller AB T0J
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