Such a great tour! My great grandfather and my husbands grandfather both worked in the mines in the pass. It was so interesting to learn about how hard they worked to create a life for their families. Thank you Sarah for a great tour.

Had such a blast visiting the mine this past month. We were lucky enough to tour it as it was the day before the closed for the winter. Our tour guide was AMAZING. She was the star of the tour. Me and my fiance said all the information she has really made it an experience. We love watching mining shows so touring a coal mine was so fun!

It's FREEZING in the mine, literally! There was frost on the walls at the end of the mine. A hoodie was not enough for kids, teens nor the adults in our Canadian party. It is ZERO DEGREES CELSIUS in the mine on a hot August day. Bring a good jacket or winter attire. The tour was very informative and it was such a neat experience. You are able to take home a complimentary piece of coal from a wheelbarrow near the mines entrance. Entry is based on the time/hour you booked. The 10am tour had 3 people. The 11am tour had roughly 6 families. Hardhats with headlamps are provided. A hoodie was lended to a teen to who only had a tshirt and shorts on. I had joked (and scared a kid) that there might be bats in the cave but we didn't hear of or see anything like that. Overall, it was a truly neat experience and I’m glad we partook in this one-time experience.

My girlfriend and I came down for the 8:00 dark history tour and had an AMAZING time. Ali did such a wonderful job of setting the scene, she really brought the stories and folklore which surrounds mining to life in such an authentic way. Would definitely recommend this for anyone looking for evening activities throughout the month of October!

Amazing experience for all types! I had been here 20 years ago and it’s MUCH better and informative. We had a group of 14 guys that loved it and all wanted to take their families back. Highly recommend and worth the price.

Our tour guide (forgot to get her name) lead such an amazing journey into the coal mine! We had a mix of young children and she was very cautious with what she shared which was very appreciated. We even got to take a little- or big- chunk or coal as a souvenir. They also have a little souvenir shop which everything was very well and reasonably priced! A little polished rock- or handfuls- and a sticker to add to our sticker wall. Thank you for the fun, educational journey! 💓

The Bellevue mine tour was an unforgettable experience! Our tour guide was exceptional, he brought to life the hardships and daily realities of the miners who once worked here. This is an immersive journey that will transport you back in time and give you a better understanding of Crowsnest's deep history.

The Frank Slide Interpretive Centre offers an incredibly moving and educational look into one of Canada’s most dramatic natural disasters. From the moment you step in, you’re surrounded by breathtaking views of Turtle Mountain and the massive rockslide that buried the town of Frank in 1903. The exhibits are immersive and well-curated. The life-size replica of “Black Beauty,” the Tyrannosaurus skull, was a fascinating surprise that adds a deeper historical layer to the visit. The indoor simulations of the disaster, with collapsed structures and interactive displays, truly help you understand the magnitude of what happened here. Outside, the surrounding trails and viewpoints give you a panoramic look at the scale of the landslide. The blend of natural beauty and historic weight is humbling. The views of the rubble field and surrounding mountains are stunning—especially under a dramatic sky like we had. Great for families, history buffs, or anyone exploring the Crowsnest Pass. Easily one of Alberta’s most memorable historic sites.

This is a great place to visit, well worth the time. Such a fascinating history and well done interpretive center. It addresses the tragedy in a respectful manner. The staff is knowledgeable and friendly. The path is well taken care of and is no charge. See if you can spot the entrance to the mine! We brought binoculars.

Very informative. The centre is well set up and easy to navigate. The price is very reasonable!The view of the aftermath is beautiful but disturbing as it really conveys the destructive force of the slide. The human side was told very well and made it easy to connect and understand the stories and the loss of life. Well done preserving history

Wow! It's a very informative display of the Frank Slide. We enjoyed it, if you the 1500m loop wear proper footwear, and if you aren't good with steeper trails, skip the forest abd just turn around. We did enjoy the whole loop tho. 4 adults. Also take advantage of discounts in Canada Parks!

We've been several times to the Interpretative Center, but always come out with new information or new experiences. Here are some we did this visit: Definitely hike the trail. It is 1,500m of some pretty cool sights. The first half (about 700m) is all through rock that was put there by the slide and is so cool to see the magnitude of rocks that slid down that mountain. The second half is through a forest and is much more of a hike. Several steep areas will challenge the less able bodied. It's very worth it though to go through the change in landscape. We stayed for both video presentations. We haven't watched both before, and it was worth it to see both view points. We also asked for information from the very helpful staff. There was an older gentleman, who's been there every time we've been there, who was particularly helpful and FULL of information. Last thing? They've started handing out really neat comics to the kids as they leave. These are excellent and entertaining. Overall, we always enjoy our visits. Highly recommend going. Especially on a slower, mid-week, morning visit. Very child friendly, and family oriented. Always very clean, and excellent staff.

It was cool but to think that happened 100 years ago is kinda sad. Also the prices for the museum were pretty expensive. Overall cool to see but also sad

Small but informative centre about Frank Slide. It is great to know more about the slide before you go outside to see how powerful the natural disaster is. Don't forget the short trail along the rocks outside.

So much history and explanation about the mining operations here and how they worked. For being the only soleyCanadian owned mining operation in Canada, it definitely stands out. The collieries are huge! Definitely worth a look on your way to any of the other exciting and informative adventures in the area.

This was a very cool historical site. Lots of interesting information. The technology of this mine was quite advanced. And parts of the processing are still standing. Definitely worth stopping in to take this in.

Interesting historical facility. It's free to see.

Beautiful spot to get and wonder around with little bits of educational plaques. We didn't have much time however I could imagine being a local and spending hours there soaking up the nature amongst retired buildings

It has a cool parking lots that has 4 parking site at four corners. When we arrived, each vehicle parked corner that show a strange beauty. The site is a historic site showing the past of AB was a mining source. Of course it's continue now.

Conveniently situated by the highway, offering ample parking for visitors. The site features well-paved pathways with abundant informative displays. Exploring the site provides a wealth of knowledge about the collieries and their significance.

My family and I loved this landmark. There are nice/clean washrooms and a ranger station in the basement of the main building. Signs throughout the park give detailed information about what was there, what it did, and what happened after the coal mine closed.

My wife and I had the most incredible experience today. We went into the gift shop before exploring the museum and were welcomed by a young lady who chatted with us and gave us some great tips! We were impressed with how much she had already explored in the pass having only lived here for 2 months! Really impressed with the superb service and amazing museum!

So much to see and experience. The staff here are very helpful and the murder mystery combined in the experience is so bone chilling and romantic and sad and so many other things. All of the exhibits are explained very thoroughly with signage and pamphlets. My tour was self guided but id come back for the guided tour for sure. Afterwards I walked the miners path and took the long way back through the trees and down some old trails. Seeing the creek and falls along the beautiful trail makes the walk well worth it. So relaxing!

Easily in my top 5 best museums in Alberta. The building has an amazing vibe and there is so so much to see. An absolute must visit when in the pass!

Well worth the entrance fee, a very reasonable $10 for adults, there is so much to see and everyone is going to find something interesting and entertaining in the many halls from old fashioned household machinery and general store items to local mine history and local involvement in the World Wars and more.

This is a great place to learn about the Crownest Pass history and heritage. A lot of information very well documented. The mine's history is super interesting. I loved this place , especially the Miner's prayer. Recommended.

This museum was a joy to visit. I could have spent an entire week just in the coal exhibit. But you'll want to visit the other ones too! Don't miss the APP exhibit on Rum Running during the 1920s. Don't just look and leave. Take the time to engage with the mystery that is presented. Enjoy your time here and then take the Coal Miners walk, you'll be so glad you did.

Your admission price covers both the museum and the Police Barracks (which was newly renovated and officially opened in 2018). Both are delightful to visit and we especially liked the dress-up photo ops and the chance to share your opinion in the Rum Runner Murder Trial. If you like Dark Tourism, this is definitely a must-see!

Small pub eatery. Great atmosphere, but unfortunately (for us) we were placed at table that is by patio exit (tremendously busy in/out traffic with door banging each time at left shoulder. Other than that, would definitely go back!! Elk burger was great, lime/coconut shrimp were huge!

Had a great meal at The Rum Runner! The food was well-prepared, beautifully presented, and tasted fantastic. I had a hearty bowl of chili and a bacon cheeseburger—everything was fresh and full of flavor. The service was also top-notch; the staff were friendly and attentive, which really added to the experience. Inside, the restaurant gives off a cozy, rustic cabin feel that makes you feel right at home in the mountains. It’s a perfect atmosphere for relaxing after a long day of exploring the Crowsnest Pass. The only downside was the washroom—it was not very clean, and unfortunately, the faucets were broken. Hopefully, they address that soon because everything else was excellent. Would still recommend it for the food, service, and vibe!

Honestly not worth it. My salad had dry chicken and not only did not have enough dressing but served it on the side! For $25 do better Rum Runner, it should be mixed together. Our food took over 25 minutes and no one did a quality check for over 15 minutes after receiving our food. Just skip this place it if you can.

Driven by multiple times and finally stopped in! I had pizza that was crazy good and the wifey had a steak blue cheese salad and her joy was almost unmeasurable! Will be back.

The first time i.ate here I dubbed the grub the best burger Iv'e had...they make their sauces from scratch and that goeas a long way. Great old wooden bar, the building with huge vaulted ceilings is from 1914. I had the fish last time and was surprised at how much salad they fit into the bowl

I came here to eat for the first time ever, despite being a local to the area. Went on a Saturday late afternoon towards early evening with my family and friend. The place was already packed. Waited maybe 5 to 10 min for a table. We were a table of 6 ( 3 adult- 3 children) and we both compromised for a table for 5 and we both made it work, the waiter and I. The staff and my waitress was very kind and patient with us. Waited maybe 20 min for food. (to be expected). Totally worth the weight. The food was delicious, and they got all our orders right, the atmosphere was nice, very welcoming restaurant area. Waitresses kept checking on us to make sure everything was good. Which it was. I could see myself going there to eat everytime I happen to be in that area. I recommend stopping in if you ever get the chance.

The servers where great. Every couple mins. Good drinks. But seemed the rest of the staff would rather spend time at the bar than doing their job. I ordered the nachos and came out within 5 mins... still cold in the middle. Had to send back. Did not taste great. Asked for it to go. When I packed up my own food I fou d the tray it was served it was absolutely disgusting and baked with old food and rust. I almost puked. Refused the food. Service good.... don't eat there or possibly get sick

Great smoke flavor! I especially like their ribs and brisket. Pulled pork is always good and I love that there's pulled pork in the baked beans. Decent portions but I wish there was a platter for two on their menu. The slaw could be better (a little plain), but all the other sides were great.

I give this place a 1000/10 for hospitality, Me and my partner both love this place for its amazing smoked meats, although its a bit far from home its well worth the drive. We made a reservation on one of the busiest nights for restaurants. Valentines day. As we arrived and were greeted with a space full of laughter, people Conversing merrily and smiles from all those around, We had an outstanding server who could hear even a whisper of an “excuse me” whilst running around serving other customers. Our food looked and tasted delicious although my plate had a slight issue, the chefs, the server and the manager were more than generous to fix the issue and make up for it even tho they really didnt have to but it just goes to show how much this place cares for their customers, even on their most profitable of nights. Ì If youre travelong through or just looking for a new place to eat with great food and reasonable prices. This is it.

Went here for lunch & we were not disappointed at all. I had the chesse burger with ceasar salad as a side. My buddy had the smoked brisket sandwich. Should of ordered that also. Not to take away from the burger. We also met a family from Manitoba. They also said their meal was out standing . The one guy had a bowl of homemade soup. He said it was great. I definitely recommend this place over other restaurants there. We ride here from Calgary at least 3 times a yr. This will be our go to place from now on.

Another great meal in the Pass. Friendly greetings at the door by the service staff and quickly seated at a spacious booth. Lovely country and western decor. Food and drink were ordered and quickly prepared and delivered to our table. The cornbread was amazing and so were the beet chips. A delicious start to the meal. For mains we had the deep-fried pickle burger which was a monster burger and very tasty. I had the hunter schnitzel with fries and it was huge! Smothered in mushroom gravy. Super hearty meal. Everything was great. Go with an appetite!

Went in for food as we were going through the pass. Beet chips were a bit underwhelming but the brisket bennys was amazing. My partner got the Mexican tease and if you like fried food, go for it but it was quite heavy on the oil.

I came here for breakfast a few weeks ago, hadn't known they served breakfast. All I can say is WOW I wish I'd come here way earlier for breakfasts! This restaurant is, without a doubt the BEST breakfast place in the crowsnest pass and I've been to so many breakfast places here. If you're looking for good home cooking, or even a breakfast with a twist, this is the place. Service and food was second to none and the food is like being in the big city. Go, you won't be disappointed!!

The food is fantastic here. Smoked meat is delightful. However, the service was severely lacking. It took 1 hour 15 minutes to receive our food after ordering. The restaurant was not busy when we ordered. We would love to go back because of the delicious food but the poor service has us unsure if we want to return.

Always great to find tasty pizza! We had the Santa Fe, Tropic Thunder and Meat lovers and all were excellent, but the Santa Fe with avocado was especially enjoyed by the adults in our group. The inside was very spacious which made it easy to social distance while we picked up.

I’ve ordered twice from Blackrock pizza in the last couple months, and both times it was LITERALLY the best pizza I’ve ever had (and I lived in NYC!) The crust is perfection, firm enough to hold all the toppings without drooping, but still chewy. Perfect mouth-feel! There was a mix up last night on our appetizer order, and when I called to let them know, they went above and beyond to fix it up. Fabulous pizza and really conscientious customer service. Will recommend to all my guests in the CNP!

It's a great place for the whole family. Prices are really reasonable especially in a small town environment. We had the vegetarian pizza and Greek salad. Everything was fresh. Salad dressing was unique and excellent. Our sever was friendly and helpful. It's our go to for dinner when we are in the Crownest area.

This was my first time trying this place. We ordered a pizza, Caesar salad, and wings (with dip). The customer service mediocre at best. We got take out and we were given a 30 minute time for our order to be done. We returned in 30 minutes and the cook forgot to make our wings. We waited another 15 minutes. We get our order and the pizza is ice cold and we received the wrong dip. I understand the pizzeria is short-staffed so I truly hope this was a one time situation and service will improve in the near future.

Not just good small-town pizza. Their pizza can slug it out with any of the big city, niche pizza parlours. My wife had the cashew chicken rice bowl and was equally impressed.

We’ve gotten delivery from this place twice now when we’ve stayed at the Kanata. The pizzas have been delicious both times. Highly recommend the Tropic Thunder. I’m sure we will be ordering from there again next time we’re in town

Got the Holy Balls and Dill Pickle pizzas. The flavours were amazing, all the ingredients complemented each other really well! Online ordering was easy, and the time estimate was right on.

What a wonderful crew. We did the fly fishing 5 hr tour. Started with awesome coffee and snacks. Al and Alex were terrific hosts and taught us so much about the sport. Equipment was excellent and the fishing spot was serene. Fully recommend!

The staff was wonderful, the service top notch, and the food was very tasty. When it was discovered that they had run out of the soup we had ordered, they were very apologetic and gave us other choices that they supplied at the same price as the soup...they even threw in dessert for free. We tried to pay extra, but they would not allow it. Their coffee is very tasty too. We returned later for coffee as we were leaving the area and the clerk bypassed the tip screen on the debit machine and wouldn't let me tip once again. Also, deer like to eat apples from the tree out front - qeven they know this place is awesome.

Stopped in at The Café and Fly Shop in Coleman and had an awesome experience. Alex made me a tasty wrap completely from scratch—so good. He’s also really knowledgeable about fishing, set me up with some spots to check out, and talked tackle with me. The coffee they serve is from Oso Negro in Nelson, and it was excellent. Highly recommend this place for both the food and the fishing advice.

Just wanted to give Alex a shout out for the great service and expertise I received yesterday. Have driven past this absolute gem of a shop for year's now and never had the time to stop. I was greeted instantly by I believe Alex and whom ever was working the kitchen. Asked if he had any Blue winged Olive's and he directed me too them. I mentioned how I felt the Crow was a little slower than recent years and that the hopper's hadn't been working still that great. He steered me to some other stimulator patterns that had been working well and assured me the hopper season will be great when it hits. Thank you Alex I caught some beautiful fish on your fly's and unfortunately lost a massive Brown as the 5x just didn't hold up to the fight.

What a cool little place to stop and have a soup n' sandwich. Food is tasty, costumer service is awesome and the coffee is good! I highly recommend. ❤️

The staff is tremendously helpful. We bought a pair of waders and 2 fishing vests, as well as some other fishing gear. They made sure everything fit properly before we bought it. Then we had a great lunch! I highly recommend it here!

By gas station very nice spot to fill the gas and find a bit very surprising good food and very friendly host. Kids are talking coming back next time.

Interesting mix of cuisines at this restaurant. You can choose between pizza, sushi, a variety of Asian dishes and they also make cake. I tried the Sasquatch roll and the Mongolian chicken with rice, both was very tasty. Will for sure come back!

This place is great. The food was good. The veggies in our items were still crisp which made them taste a little fresher and the ginger beef was made with real ginger root and just tastes brighter. The location is awesome. Big windows made for lots of light streaming and and great views of the mountains. The decor is full of lots of silk plants and kitschy stuff. A very relaxed place.

Ordered a salad and pad Thai. The salad was fantastic but the pad Thai was gross. The noodles were mushy and there was next to no flavour in the dish. What flavour it did have, was not a pad Thai flavour. They offer peanut sauce for an additional $2.50 which I didn’t get but in hind sight I guess I should have as it is gross as is.

We showed up just after the power went out and were greeted with friendly staff who said we were welcome to sit and wait a bit to see if the power came back on so we did and a few minutes later were told that we could have anything off the bistro menue because they were firing up the gas stove for us. We all very much enjoyed our food and the service and appreciate the service. One of our little girls (6) was grumpy and recovering from heat exhaustion and at first taste very vocal about her displeasure after the chef made her special sushi (picky eater not at all raised to be rude) so I apologize for that but would like you to know on further inspection she ate half of the order and insisted on tking the rest back with us and on the way after we left she said it was delicious. I had honestly intended to apologize in person but it has been a very long day. Thank you so very much and we shall return.. I gotta try that Amazing smelling pizza. Also love all the treats you have to offer.♥️

Pretty good food. Fun family atmosphere. You can choose to eat at the pizza place (family friendly and games while you wait for your food) or the Bamboo Bistro (more restaurant style). Did not try the Sushi or Sashimi at over $5 for 2 pieces. Has many gluten free options as well.

I'm not a big reviewer but I noticed the other review and felt I needed to post comments. I have been on my own, with my family and as part of a big group. I think the other reviewer must have visited on a really bad day because I have never had anything but delicious food from both Blackrock and Bamboo Bistro. My husband loves their pizza and butter chicken. They are always so helpful to adapt to mine and my daughters allergeries. Lots of gluten free options too.

Me and my hubby used to eat here a lot when they first opened, the food was great and the service was wonderful. now it's like a bunch of little kids work there and do all the cooking, the pizza we ordered fell apart as soon as you tried to lift it. We wont be ordering pizza from there again for a while. The kid clearly has zero experience making pizza. Maybe it was his first day, idk...