Frank Slide Interpretive CentreCanada’s Deadliest Rockslide
All new display galleries and public areas! Spring, 2008
On April 29th in 1903, 90 million tons of rock crashed from the summit of Turtle Mountain and buried part of the sleeping Town of Frank.
“After the mighty roar that woke me in the bed I shared with my younger sister Rosemary, with much rattling and tinkling as of broken glass, a terrific weight came down on us and I could not move. I tried to speak to my sister, but wet coal dust trickled into my mouth. My arm was pinned across my chest, but I could move my hand, which was near my mouth – enough to hold off the coal dust. Some cool air stirred near us, smelling strongly of coal gas. I learned, later, that the head of our iron bed came down across us, like a rack, shielding our bodies and faces. I doubt if I lost consciousness. I was vaguely aware that some dreadful tragedy had happened, and I prayed for help. ” -Jessie Leitch
Feel the impact of the Frank Slide story in an interactive setting through first-hand accounts by the people who lived through the devastating rockslide Get a crow’s eye view of the entire Rocky Mountain community when you look down on the huge three dimensional model of the Crowsnest Pass. Satisfy your curiosity about the rich seams of history in this coal mining valley.
- View the award-winning high definition presentations, In the Mountain’s Shadow and On the Edge of Destruction – the Frank Slide Story in our theatre
- Learn more about the Frank Slide in new exhibit galleries that feature audio-visual displays, interactive computer programs, hands-on experiences, highly detailed models, and children’s activities
- Let your imagination run wild and enjoy the spectacular mountain views as you hike through the slide debris or enjoy walking trails around the Centre
- Be entertained and enlightened through our interpretive and education programs
- Find a unique item in the Frank Slide Gift Shop with its wide selection of Frank Slide and Crowsnest Pass collectibles, souvenirs, children’s games, plush toys, postcards, videos, books and posters.
Special Events 2008
- Grand Re-opening Spring, 2008
- Hillcrest Mine Disaster 94th Anniversary June 21
- Crowsnest Pass “Doors Open” and Heritage Festival August 1-4
The Interpretive Centre is located 1.5 km north of Highway #3 in the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass. Open daily year round, except for Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Day and Easter Sunday.
Phone 310-0000 (in Alberta) then 403-562-7388
www.frankslide.com
info@frankslide.com
While you are in the historic Crowsnest Pass, stroll through Leitch Collieries Provincial Historic Site and tour the graceful ruins of the sophisticated early Canadian-owned mining company. For daily guided tours meet on-site at 11 am and 2 pm from May 15 to Labour Day in September.
