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 2010
Open Daily May 1 to October 11
Spring: May 1 to June 25
9:30 am to 5:30 pm
Summer: June 26 to August 29;
also September 4 and 5
9:30 am to 8:30 pm
Fall: September 1 to October 11
10:00 am to 5:00 pm |
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TUNNEL TOUR
Good footwear is essential.
$12/person or $36/family*; site admission included in tour
price; 1.25 hours
Put on a miner's lamp and go up the underground! This unique
underground tour ascends the 210 foot long inclined conveyer
tunnel. Between 1936 and 1979, 5 million tons of coal descended
this one of a kind transportation tunnel. Follow in the footsteps
of the miners, in one end and out the other. Emerge high in
the scenic badlands, and encounter the mine blacksmith shop
and the ruins of the Atlas #3 portal.
Offered at scheduled times throughout the day. This tour does
not include the tipple or mine train. Good footwear is essential.
Please note: 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 for children under 6. Children under 4 not
permitted.
TIPPLE TOUR
$9/person or $27/family*: site admission included in tour price; 45 minutes
Climb the last wooden tipple in Canada, and see the inner workings of this nationally designated historic icon. Hear stories of the men and the boys who worked in the Drumheller mines. This tour is suitable for all ages, but moderately strenuous. People who are troubled by heights or ascending a ramp will find this tour challenging.
Offered at scheduled times throughout the day. This tour does
not include the underground tunnel.
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Photo Credit: George Barr Photogrphy |
New in 2010!
MINE TRAIN TOUR
$9/person or $27/family*: site admission included in tour
price; 45 minutes
Climb into a coal car and tour the surface plant and spectacular
badlands scenery. This new above ground tour expands upon
our popular coal car ride, and will be popular with families
and train lovers of all ages. This narrow gauge "mantrip"
is pulled by an antique Mancha Mule battery locomotive, formerly
used in underground mines. Weather dependent. Due to authentic
equipment, visitors with mobility issues may find loading
into cars difficult.
GHOST WALK
$9/person or $27/family. Offered 7pm summer evenings;
1 hour
Put your walking shoes on and explore the dark side of coal
mining. Learn about accidents, brawls, and the shady side
of mine towns. Hear about mysterious sightings at the Atlas
Coal Mine. The mine closed 20 years ago, but not all the miners
have checked out.
Mature content, parental discretion advised. Wear comfortable walking shoes.
If you are bringing a formal group, see Group
Information.
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Photo Credit: George Barr Photogrphy |
DETAILS, SAVE SOME BUCKS!
Take 2 Tours: $14/person or $42/family
Take 3 Tours: $16/person or $48/family
*Family rate includes 2 adults and children under 18 living at home,
Children under 6 are free
Tours are first come/first served, unless you are bringing a formal group of 10 or more. Morning and evening tours are rarely full. If you are bringing a school or tour group, please see Group
Information.
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.
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