Atlas Coal Mine - Blast from the Past!

The Atlas Coal Mine is one of those amazing heritage sites.  The kind that can take you to a past where your ancestors toiled in ways we can barely imagine now. 

What to See

The Atlas Coal Mine was one of 139 coal mines that operated in the Drumheller valley during the formative years of the province. It is now beautifully preserved by the Atlas Coal Mine Historical Society which operates the site.
The site itself consists of a large 31 hectares parcel with extensive buildings and artifacts.  It also has one of the best preserved mine tipples in existence.


What to do

In addition to general access to the mine site, there are a range of more involved tours available for individuals and families.  Tours include train rides, tipple tours and tours into a mine shaft.  How better to get a sense of the life of a coal miner than to go underground! 
Tours are priced differently than the general admissions.
For the photographer, there are also dedicated photography tours.  Arrive early and where your sturdy boots!
They have also held special Halloween and Christmas events in the past. The Halloween event is on my list of things to do before my daughter gets too old to be completely spooked out by this one!



Hours & Prices

General Admission. $12 per person   /   $35 per family
May 11 – June 21: 9:45 am – 5:00 pm (Monday – Sunday)
June 22 – August 25: 9:45 am – 6:30 pm (Monday – Sunday)
August 26 – October 14:  9:45 am – 5:00 pm (Monday – Sunday)
Oct 15 – Dec 6: 9:45 am – 4 pm (Monday-Friday only)
$12 per person   /   $35 per family
Make sure to check the mine site web here for current prices before you go!

Directions

Atlas Coal Mine 139 is located 20 east of Drumheller on Highway 10.

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