Crowsnest Pass Heritage Festival
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Throughout the Weekend
Food & Tunes
Crowsnest Pass Public Art Gallery
Crowsnest Pass Heritage Festival welcomes back
a blend of local musicians and local culinary experiences throughout Crowsnest Pass. Music and food define major parts of Crowsnest Pass’ culture. The depth of musical talent and variety of foods can be found throughout the community during the Crowsnest Pass Heritage Festival at pubs, restaurants, events and markets, creating a vibrancy throughout our downtowns.
Crowsnest Pass Public Art Gallery
Crowsnest Pass Public Art Gallery
40th Anniversary Celebration
Hours:
Tuesday - Saturday: 10 am - 4 pm
Sunday & Monday: 1 pm - 4 pm
Art Exhibits:
2nd annual live Art Auction display
K.WOOD – fine art TARRYN FORAI - fine art/ sculpture/ metalwork
THOMAS GUSHUL PHOTOGRAPHY
ANGELIQUE GILLESPIE- fine art, sketchbooks, book launch
14737 20 Avenue Hwy 3, Frank
Contact: 403-562-2218
The Scene of the Crime
The Scene of the Crime
Alberta Provincial Police Barracks
7809 18 Avenue, Coleman
Daily 10 AM- 5 PM
Contact: 403-563-5434
Cost: Access & Admission to the Crowsnest Museum
Cost: Admission to the Crowsnest Museum. Located in historic downtown Coleman, the former Alberta Provincial Police barracks embodies Canada’s most infamous rum-running murder. The museum and exhibit walk you through Alberta’s prohibition heritage, the stories surrounding the Alberta Provincial Police, and the local history surrounding the shooting of Constable Stephen Lawson by Florence Lassandro and Emilio Picariello
Crowsnest Heritage Attractions
For more Information, visit: https://www.crowsnestheritage.ca/attractions
Greatest Hits of the Frank Slide Guided Trail Walk
1.5 km off Hwy 3, Crowsnest Pass
Take a walk with our knowledgeable guides into the rubble of the 1903 Frank Slide. Learn about how the Frank Slide happened, who was involved and if there will ever be another slide. This is a 30-45 minute moderate walk on our Frank Slide Trail.
Offered Daily at 11:15 am AND 3:15 am
Cost: Free
Contact: 403-562-7388
Boardwalk Blast
1.5 km off Hwy 3, Crowsnest Pass
Join staff members of the Frank Slide Interpretive Centre as they highlight some of the remarkable stories of the Crowsnest Pass, while you enjoy the amazing views of the Frank Slide and surrounding Canadian Rockies.
A short 15- 20 minute history blast!
Cost: Free
Contact: 403-562-7388
Crowsnest Museum
7701-18th Ave, Coleman
Located within the Coleman National Historic Site, the museum is home to over 60,000 artifacts, with approximately 25,000 on display in the six themed galleries and numerous exhibits.
Open Daily 10 am - 5 pm
Contact: 403-563-5434 or visit www.crowsnestmuseum.ca
Cost: Admission to the Museum
Bellevue Underground Mine
Main Street, Bellevue
Throw on a miner's helmet and experience life as an underground coal miner firsthand.
Cost: Admission to the mine tour
Open Daily 10 am - 5 pm
The first tour is at 10:00 a.m., and the last is at 4:00 p.m.
Contact: 403-564-4700
Leitch Collieries Provincial Historic Site
Hwy 3, east Crowsnest Pass
Step back in time to the coal-mining era. Panels and audio stations tell the story of this sophisticated early mining company.
Open Daily 10 am - 5 pm
Contact: 403-562-7388
Cost: Free
Frank Slide Interpretive Centre
1.5 km off Hwy 3, Crowsnest Pass
The Frank Slide Interpretive Centre has four levels of interactive exhibits that highlight the 1903 Frank Slide, the Hillcrest Mine Disaster, and the Community of Crowsnest Pass. One award-winning audio-visual presentation runs daily, and our talented interpretive staff will be offering numerous programs, hikes and presentations throughout the summer months.
Open Daily 10 am - 5 pm
Contact: 403-562-7388
Cost: Admission to the Centre
2325 - 153 Street, Frank
Heritage Newsletter
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