Crowsnest pass has some of the most interesting history in canada, but some of this lore is diluted with inaccuracies and myths. Over the past century, its history as a coalmining district has included boomtown architecture, interesting characters, exciting events, and. Frank slide the mountain that walks mysteries of canada. Enjoy engaging storytelling, interactive displays, gripping accounts, and awardwinning shows. The site of one of the most notable events in the history of the pass, frank slide, left a deep scar on the landscape. Historical photos from frank slide in the crowsnest pass may 16, 2019 tyler dixon history, the city this small town in the crowsnest pass was home to about 600 citizens, 100 of which were directly in the slide path, and more than 90 people lost their lives that morning. The place not to be the morning of april 29, 1903 was the town of frank, alberta. On a chilly spring night in 1903, the town of frank felt the ground tremble as the side of turtle mountain came crashing down on the sleeping town. While the summit offers a spectacular birds eye view of frank slide and the surrounding peaks, the view must be earned. The crowsnest pass is the richest archaeological zone in the canadian rockies.
Witnesses reported that within 100 seconds the rock reached up the opposing hills, obliterating the eastern edge of frank, the canadian pacific. I have fond memories of the crowsnest pass, such a beautiful place, and this book brings the history alive. Crowsnest pass also has a local ski hill, pass powderkeg, and an outdoor pool. Historical photos from frank slide in the crowsnest pass.
See and hear firsthand what happened the night turtle mountain fell. Triumph and tragedy in the crowsnest pass by diana wilson. The frank slide was a massive rockslide that buried part of the mining town of frank, northwest territories, canada, at 4. 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. Local authors new book gives soul to frank slide story. The best hikes of crowsnest pass play outside guide.
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