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 2011
Open April 30-October 10 2011
Spring hours:
April 30-June 30: 9:30-6:00
Summer hours:
July 1- August 27: 9:30-8:30
August 28-Sept 1: 9:30-6:00
September 2-4: 9:30-8:30
Fall hours:
September 5-October : 9:30-5:00 |
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TUNNEL TOUR
More Underground in 2011!
$12/person or $36/family*; site admission included in tour
price; 1.25 hours
Put on a miners’ lamp and go up the underground! This unique
tour climbs an inclined conveyer tunnel, which was re-timbered
in 2008. Follow in the footsteps of the miners, in one end,
and out the other. Emerge high in the scenic badlands, and
step into the Atlas #3 Mine Portal. The first few meters of
this drift entry were excavated and re-timbered in the fall
of 2010.
This tour is offered at scheduled times throughout the day.
Wear sturdy shoes with good treads, and expect a gradual climb,
and a steep descent through rugged terrain. Not recommended
for children under 6, and children under 4 are not allowed
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 Sun - Wed, July 3 - Aug 20;
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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