Plan Your Visit

Location

Hours of Operation

  • Open to the public all year
  • May 16 - October 10: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  • October 11 - May 15: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Closed Mondays
  • Closed: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Day, and Easter Sunday

Admission

  • Adult (18 to 64): $15
  • Senior (65 and older): $11
  • Youth (7 to 17): $9
  • Family (2 adults and youths to a maximum of eight people): $40
  • Child (0 to 6): Free
  • Active Canadian military: Free with CFOne Card 
  • Canoo (Formerly the Cultural Access Pass program): Free
  • Group bookings (15 or more people): Discount if pre-booked

Amenities

  • Information services
  • Washrooms
  • Gift shop (Soft drinks, and snacks are available)
  • Wi-Fi
  • Picnic tables
  • 1.5 km hiking trail through the rocks of the slide
  • Viewpoints and interpretive panels outside the Centre

School and Group Bookings

Contact the Centre by phone at 403-562-7388 or by email at frankslideinfo@gov.ab.ca.

Accessibility

  • Pathway from the parking lot to the Centre is wheelchair accessible.
  • The Centre and its washrooms are wheelchair accessible.

Pets

  • Pets are not allowed in the Interpretive Centre, but are allowed on the grounds.
  • Dogs must be on a leash.

Parking

  • Large parking lot
  • Plenty of room for RV (recreational vehicle) parking and turnaround
  • No overnight parking

Visitor Tips

  • A complete tour of the Interpretive Centre galleries, including the 2 30-minute HD movies, will take approximately 2 hours.
  • If hiking the Frank Slide Trail, be aware that weather in the Crowsnest Pass is very changeable.
  • Check local weather conditions before arriving for outdoor activities