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Frank | Alberta
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Frank Slide
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Tragedy struck in 1903 when approximately 44 million cubic meters or 110 million tonnes of limestone from Turtle Mountain, a massive rockslide, buried most of the mining town of Frank. The Frank Slide in 1903 Travelling through Frank today, you can still see the destruction left by the mountain slide, which has now become a […]
Frank Slide Interpretive Centre
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Learn about the Frank Slide, the town of Frank, and the history of the Crowsnest Pass. Offering different educational programs and experiences for different age groups makes this the perfect stop for schools and travelling families. Photo: Google Maps, Clinton Kirk Bernes
Crowsnest Pass Public Art Gallery
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With rotating monthly exhibitions of local, provincial, and national art, this is a fabulous stop when travelling through Crowsnest Pass. The public art gallery is a charitable, non-profit organization that hosts art, art programs for adults and children, as well as special events throughout the year. On top of that, the art gallery has a […]
Pass Powderkeg Ski Area
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Located only 8 minutes outside of Frank, Pass Powderkeg Ski Area is the place to be when going through Crowsnest Pass in the winter months. This community-owned, not-for-profit ski hill has something for everyone, with over 27 ski trails. Is your child a beginner? The hill offers free access to the “Bunny Hill” to get […]
Leitch Collieries Provincial Historic Site
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Located 6 minutes outside Frank, the Leitch Collieries Provincial Historic Site is a great place to stop and learn some history of the past coal mining community in the Crowsnest Pass. This Canadian-owned and operated mining venture abandoned due to the effects of World War 1 and then again in World War 2, among other […]
Turtle Mountain Trail
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Calling all hiking adventures to explore the devastation of the Frank slide on this challenging hike. On average, this hike will take someone about 4-5 hours to complete but with plenty of beautiful views of Frank and the Crowsnest Pass. The best time to complete this hike is from June through October, and yes, your […]
Crowsnest Pass Golf and Country Club
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Located only 6 minutes outside Frank, experience mountain golfing like no other. With beautiful views from every side of the greens, you’ll soon get lost in the views and not worry about bogeying. If golfing isn’t your thing and you instead enjoy a local restaurant. The club also has a clubhouse and patio for delicious […]