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Dig into the darkest years of Alberta's past. Wander through an intact historic landscape, in a stunning badlands setting. Climb the last wooden tipple in Canada. Explore the underground. Ride in a mine locomotive. Hear the stories of the men who dug for coal. Dynamic guides make the Atlas fun for the whole family.
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Schedule 2009
Open Daily May 1 to October 13
Spring: May 1 to June 26
9:30 am to 5:30 pm
Summer: June 27 to August 31
9:30 am to 8:30 pm
Fall: September 1 to October 12
10:00 am to 5:00 pm |
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TUNNEL TOUR
$12/person or $36/family*; site admission included in tour price; 1.25 hours
Venture underground through 210 feet of newly re-timbered tunnel and walk the path of the miners up to the mine terrace, mine entry and newly restored Blacksmith shop! Students will don helmets and lights and hear the stories of real men who worked underground. Offered at scheduled times throughout the day. This tour does not include the tipple or mine train. Good footwear is essential.
The Atlas Coal Mine National Historic Site has set policies in place to ensure the comfort, safety, and quality of experience for all program participants. To achieve this, participants must wear suitable footwear for the tunnel tour. Suitable footwear includes running shoes, hiking boots, or sturdy sandals with a back strap. There are no flip flops or crocs permitted. Participants are also encouraged to bring water, wear hats, and use sunscreen.
The terrain is steep, uneven and rough.
Not recommended fro children under 6. Children under 4 not permitted.
TIPPLE TOUR
$9/person or $27/family*: site admission included in tour price; 45 minutes
Explore the mine site with an entertaining guide. Climb the last wooden tipple in Canada, ride on an authentic mine locomotive that was once used underground, learn about the men who worked at the mine and some of the adventures they encountered underground! Guided explorations and hands-on learning.
Offered at scheduled times throughout the day. This tour does not include the underground tunnel.
T 'n' T
$14.00/person or $42.00/family*: site admission included in tour price; 2.25 hours
The best of both worlds! Ride the mine train, explore the tipple, don caps and lamps and go underground, hike the hill, discover the Blacksmith shop and enjoy the view from high atop Badlands! This is a fast-paced and exciting tour that is perfect for the adventurous and inquisitive soul.
Offered at scheduled times throughout the day. Good footwear is essential. Water bottles should be carried on hot days.
SITE ADMISSION
$7.00/person or $21.00/family*: site admission included in tour price.
Wander through the original historic surface plant buildings at your own pace. See the wash house, lamp house, supply house, mine office, miner's shack and interpretive building. Walk the footsteps of the miners around the tipple trail and read the interpretive panels.
General site admission does not include the tours.
GHOST WALK
Our popular ghost tour will be offered every Saturday at 4pm until October 12, 2009. Cost is $9/person or &27/family. Click here to go to our Special Events page for details about the upcoming Haunted Atlas Coal Mine.
* Children six and under are free; family includes two adults and children under 18 years of age.
If you are bringing a formal group, see Group Information. |
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