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Frank Slide Interpretive Centre
Details The Frank Slide Interpretive Centre highlights the rich history of the Crowsnest Pass amid the breathtaking beauty of the Canadian Rockies. Visitors can experience a variety of interpretive programs, presentations and special events. Be sure to watch the fabulous movie "The Edge of Destruction" which tells the human story of the slide event at the time. Check out the modern monitoring system which shows the movement of the mountain today.
The Frank Slide Interpretive Centre also has a wide variety of events,and activities happening at various times of the year. Be sure to visit their website often to get an up to date listing of their events.
 Box 959, Blairmore
Crowsnest Pass, Alberta,
Canada, T0K 0E0
Phone: 403-562-7388
403 - 564-4211
Fax: 403-562-8635
Tollfree: 310-0000 in Alberta
Email: info@frankslide.com
Website: www.frankslide.com |
DetailsDetailed Description: On April 29, 1903, at 4:10 am, thirty million cubic metres of limestone crashed down from the summit of Turtle Mountain burying a portion of the town of Frank. The rockslide devastated 3 square kilometres of the valley in less than 100 seconds. The bustling town of Frank was home to approximately 600 people in 1903. Of the roughly 100 individuals who lived in the path of the slide, at least 70 people were killed. The primary cause of the Frank Slide was the mountain's unstable geological structure. Underground coal mining, water action in summit cracks and severe weather conditions also contributed to the disaster.
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Major attraction, Family attraction, Historic attraction | Open:
Year-round May 15 - September 14 9:00 am-6:00 pm, daily September 15 - May 14 10:00 am-5:00 pm, daily Closed Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Years Eve and Easter Sunday | Cost:
Adult $9.00, Youth (7-17) $5.00, Senior (65+) $8.00, Children (6 & under) Free, Family (2 adults, 2 youth/children) $22.00 | Facilities/Services Onsite:
Free parking, Gift shop, Motor coach/RV parking, Restrooms | Guided Tours:
Education/Interpretation Programs are available with advance notice of visit. | General Info:
Open Summer, Spring/Fall, Winter | Event Directions:
Located 1.5 km off Highway 3 in the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass. | Wheelchair Accessibility:
All public areas | Payments Accepted:
American Cash, Canadian Cash, Debit Card, Mastercard, Travellers Cheque, Visa |
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