Frank Slide Interpretive Centre

09/03/2026

We were so happy to have our friend Clip Clop visit us from the Re*****on Carriage Museum! He has been on a big trip this summer!

Clip Clop is visiting the Frank Slide Interpretive Centre in the Crowsnest Pass!

In 1903, Turtle Mountain collapsed, creating Canada’s deadliest rockslide and forever changing the Crowsnest Pass. Today, the Interpretive Centre shares this story through powerful exhibits, storytelling, and views overlooking the slide itself.

Clip Clop spent some time learning and reflecting on this stop and the stories it holds with the Frank Slide’s mascot Rumbler. It’s a place that leaves a lasting impression, one you don’t soon forget.

Did you guess it right? Let us know below.

Stay tuned, Clip Clop’s last stop is just around the bend.

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09/01/2026

The Frank Slide Interpretive Centre will be open September 7 (Labour Day), 10am – 5pm.

Visit our website for more information at www.frankslide.ca

08/28/2026

One of our most common myths about the Frank Slide is the story of the lone survivor who they named Frankie Slide.

This story is not accurate. There were three young girls who were all called ‘Frankie Slide’. They included Marion Leitch, Gladys Ennis and Fernie May Watkins. In addition to the three girls, there were approximately 500 others in the town of Frank who survived.

Visit the Frank Slide Interpretive Centre to learn more!

Photos courtesy of the Glenbow Archives. CU194488. CU116617. CU1148680.

08/21/2026

Our curator is away and the interpreters thought it was time for some better names in the display. Do you think they will notice?

08/16/2026

Our staff were so excited to tell you a joke for Tell a Joke Day. Which was your favorite?

08/07/2026

There is still time to catch summer programming at the Frank Slide Interpretive Centre!

Find daily programming schedules inside in the lobby for guided hikes, boardwalk talks and gallery talks!

07/28/2026

Mark your calendars!

On August 2, a special tour of the eastern side of the Old Frank Road will take place. Hear what happened the night Turtle Mountain fell and if it will happen again.

Beginning at 11:00am at the Frank Slide Memorial on the Old Frank Road. Wear weather-appropriate clothing and footwear.

Find more info on our website at https://frankslide.ca/old-frank-road-walking-tour-0

07/24/2026

Is there still a bank under the Frank Slide?

No, the bank survived the Frank Slide. The sign for the bank can be seen in this photo taken after the Frank Slide.

During recent research, a staff member found this myth in the Blairmore Enterprise newspaper in 1924 making this myth over 100 years old!

Photo courtesy of the Provincial Archives of Alberta A19640.

07/17/2026

From July 31 until August 3, the Crowsnest Pass Heritage Festival will have many great events popping up around the area. Including some special tours from our staff. Check the Frank Slide Interpretive Centre website for more info!

Check out what events are happening at their website: https://cnpheritagefest.ca/home

07/10/2026

Can you imagine seeing the rocks jumping the river when Turtle Mountain fell? Our interpreter Hailey went down the Old Frank Road to share more.

Visit the Frank Slide Interpretive Centre 10:00am to 5:00pm daily to learn more!