Its also home to the historic frank slide and the bellevue mine tours. In 1901, american entrepreneurs henry frank and sam gebo opened a coal mine, and shortly after the town of frank became the first incorporated village in the pass. The crowsnest river flows right through the frank slide and is accessible from a gravel road that runs along the south side of the slide. Also nearby is a scene of a destruction of such magnitude that it has never been equalled.
Gordon lundy as municipal councillor effective february 28, 2020. Turtle mountain is located in a picturesque section of crowsnest pass in. March 4, 2020 for immediate release the municipality of crowsnest pass regretfully announces the resignation of mr. The crowsnest pass offers gorgeous hikes and scenery, worldfamous fly fishing, kayaking, snowmobiling and quading, mountain biking, canoeing, and skiing. The site of canadas deadliest rock slide in the crowsnest pass of southwestern alberta is impossible to miss.
The miners path, a heritage and nature trail, is short and sweet and perfect for breaking up a drive along highway 3. The book was published by the crowsnest pass historical society in 1914. Local authors new book gives soul to frank slide story. Watch for wildlife along crowsnest river, stop at the viewpoint overlooking frank slide and turtle mountain, and enjoy spectacular crowsnest pass vistas. Graphic novelist brings albertas tragic history to life in debut, frank. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. The town of frank was partly buried by a massive rock slide on the morning of april 29, 1903 when 90 million tons of limestone rock slid from turtle mountain. Enjoy engaging storytelling, interactive displays, gripping accounts, and awardwinning shows. On highway 3, the crowsnest highway, heading west and entering into the municipality of crowsnest pass.
Details available at the crowsnest pass chamber of commerce presents the annual lifestyle and outdoor adventure show each year at the crowsnest sports complex in coleman. Crowsnest pass has some of the most interesting history in canada, but some of this lore is diluted with inaccuracies and myths. Crowsnest pass herald by crowsnestpassherald issuu. I have fond memories of the crowsnest pass, such a beautiful place, and this book brings the history alive. The kerr legacy of jack, gordon and bill part 3 so i. Looking out to the frank slide interpretive trail one of the must do crowsnest pass hikes austere looking landscape left from the frank slide miners path hike, crowsnest path area. Frank slide turtle mountain the place not to be the morning of april 29, 1903 was the town of frank, alberta. Frank slide the mountain that walks history of canada. Its really a very mild route, or so i was impressed when i rode it. Over the past century, its history as a coalmining district has included boomtown architecture, interesting characters, exciting events, and. Hailed as the greatest project in the dominion, the crows nest pass railway was built by men who toiled. The frank slide has been the subject of several books, both historical and fictional. Hailed as the greatest project in the dominion, the crow s nest pass railway was built by men who toiled with horses and primitive tools to carve the way for industry.
The crowsnest museum and archives, in historic downtown coleman, depicts and preserves the cultural history of the crowsnest pass. Frank slide was the deadliest rockslide in canadas history. The place not to be the morning of april 29, 1903 was the town of frank, alberta. The museum is open seven days a week between june 1st and september 30th. We have walked the slide on the established trail, and this visit we discovered the driving tour on the south side of the highway.
Frank slide crowsnest pass frank slide is one of the largest landslides in canadian history, as well as the deadliest. Other sites include chert quarries on the livingstone ridge dating back to bc. Frank was a burgeoning mining town of 600 nestled in the crowsnest pass in the shadow of the massive turtle mountain which rises over 7,000 feet above town. In fact, its about as subtle as a slap in the face. A frank slide story, local author ken roome hopes to preserve the truthfulness of crowsnest pass history. Pamphlets for selfguided historical driving tours of the municipality are also available. Take a hike out to the leitch colleries, lime city ruins in hillcrest, historic coleman with its coke ovens and museum. As you move between communities, stop at the trail interpretive kiosks to learn more about crowsnest pass amazing natural and cultural history.
Frank slide interpretive centre all you need to know. I will have to ask my complex patients to book more followup. The oldest relics are stone tools found on a rock ridge outside frank, alberta, from the clovis culture, 11,000 years before present. The early 1900s saw the founding of the five small communities of coleman, bellevue, hillcrest, frank and blairmore, to support the regions bustling coal industry. It is the smallest of the five towns that amalgamated into the municipality of crowsnest pass in 1979. Frank became the first incorporated town in the pass and by 1903 served people with two dozen businesses and services, a twostory brick school and a regional post office. The municipality of crowsnest pass is located 269 km southwest of calgary in the historic crowsnest pass through the rocky mountains. The town of frank and turtle mountain on april 30, 1903, one day after the slide. Turtle mountain is located in a picturesque section of crowsnest pass in southwest alberta. See and hear firsthand what happened the night turtle mountain fell.
The crowsnest pass trains magazine trains news wire. The crowsnest pass is the richest archaeological zone in the canadian rockies. Triumph and tragedy in the crowsnest pass by diana wilson. Historical photos from frank slide in the crowsnest pass.
The frank slide was a massive rockslide that buried part of the mining town of frank. Rich in stories, the crowsnest pass region in the southern rocky mountains still bears evidence of its tragedies, and one monumental triumpha railroad rammed through the pass in 18 months. Buy a cheap copy of tragedies of the crowsnest pass book by frank j. Crowsnest pass has a vibrant history dating back thousands of years. The avalanche took with it a coalmine entrance, two kilometres of railway, two ranches and part of frank, nwt now alberta. The frank slide was designated a provincial historical resource in 1977, and in 1985 the. In the nearby towns that comprise the crowsnest you will find historic sites such as the frank slide, bellevue underground mine, crowsnest museum and the historical police barracks at which you will learn about the history of rum running. The ghosts of crowsnest pass miami ghost chronicles. Then walk the frank slide north rim trail to the frank slide interpretive centre. Crowsnest and its people the definitive crowsnest pass history book, now on line.
It was located in a place known as crowsnest pass and sat at the base of the turtle mountain in canada. Ben rankel compares his debut graphic novel, frank, to an episode of. Frank slide, albertas deadliest rock slide, impresses. The frank slide was a rockslide that buried part of the mining town of frank, northwest territories, canada, at 4. Around 110 million tonnes 121 million us tons of limestone rock slid down turtle mountain. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every. Forest protection area fpa starting march 1, all burning activities in albertas forest protection area, excluding campfires, will require a fire permit. Frank slide, the superintendent of mines in the canadian department of the interior instructed. Today, the hike up turtle mountain in the crowsnest pass will appeal to adventurers.
A major thrust fault the turtle mountain thrust fault runs through the mountain. Displays feature the 1903 frank slide rockslideavalanche, the canadian pacific railway, european settlement, early underground coal mining and. The crowsnest, pass of tragedy the frank slide by frank anderson hillcrest mine disaster by frank anderson fernie, city under a curse by elsie g. Triumph and tragedy in the crowsnest pass diana wilson. The centre highlights the rich history of the crowsnest pass amid the breathtaking beauty of the canadian rockies. Not far from calgary, alberta, and just east of the crowsnest pass, lies the small, bustling town of frank, alberta, nestled on the floor of a deeplyglaciated valley. Hiking the historic crowsnest pass alberta crown of. Hwy 3, crowsnest pass and the frank slide, alberta youtube. The crowsnest pass region has a long history of coal mining and many historical. Crowsnest pass, alta, incorporated as a municipality in 2008, population 5565 2011c, 6261 2006c. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Covid19 novel coronavirus effective march 17, the frank slide. Book features stories of disaster and courage in the crowsnest pass region and the elk valley of the southern canadian rocky mountains frank, fernie, hillcrest mine etc.
Today, visitors to the crowsnest pass can experience this heritage in many different ways, and will be amazed not only by. In the 1880s, settlers discovered a seam of coal in the area. The municipality takes its name from a prominent nearby mountain. The house is located on an acreage with breathtaking views in each direction. A location was chosen near the base of turtle mountain in the crowsnest pass, where coal had been discovered one year earlier.
Enjoy engaging storytelling, interactive displays, gripping accounts, and. See more ideas about canada, scenery and alberta canada. This small town in the crowsnest pass w historical photos from frank slide in the crowsnest pass canadas deadliest rock slide occurred on april 29, 1903, when millions of tonnes of rock crashed down onto the town of frank in the crowsnest pass. These bikes turn even the most grueling longdistance ride into a breeze.
Whether you choose to walk, hike, or bike, the 23km crowsnest pass community trail is a great way to experience the scenic area and the five small communities that make up the municipality we ended up renting ebikes as it was something we had never tried before. Crowsnest pass blairmore 2020 all you need to know. Crowsnest pass lifestyle and outdoor adventure show. We have been to the crowsnest pass many times, and every time we are in awe of the frank slide. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle. The book is a must for anybody interested in landslides. A minimum charge for 15 students applies to all education programming and sleepovers. The landslide from the east face of turtle mountain that destroyed the southern end of the town of frank in the crowsnest pass area of southwestern alberta. Participate as a soloist or as part of a relay team. Open monday to friday from 10 am to 4 pm, and weekends and holidays from 1 to 4 pm. Frank slide, alberta when a mountain fell on a town. Book a group guided tour of the museum or a walking tour of downtown to explore the many heritage buildings in this national historic site.