Atlas Coal Mine National Historic Site

10/30/2026

JOIN US THIS SEASON!

Experience the magic of Christmas in the Coulee!
Join us at Atlas Coal Mine and East Coulee School Museum for a celebration filled with thousands of twinkling lights, holiday train rides, visits with Santa, Christmas stories by Mrs. Claus, music, treats, and family fun!

📅 December 4, 5, 11 & 12
⏰ 5:00 PM – 8:30 PM
🎟️ Book now: https://atlascoalmine.ab.ca/christmas/

One admission. Two sites. One magical Christmas.
We can’t wait to celebrate the season with you!

10/29/2026

40,000+ Christmas lights, train rides, visits with Santa, holiday stories by Mrs. Claus, music, treats, and Christmas magic at two sites!

Join us at Atlas Coal Mine and East Coulee School Museum for a truly unique rural Albertan Christmas experience.
📅 December 4, 5, 11 & 12, 2026
⏰ 5:00–8:30 PM
🎟️ One admission. Two sites. Endless Christmas magic!

✨ Come for the lights. Stay for the memories.✨
Book your tickets now at https://atlascoalmine.ab.ca/christmas/

10/28/2026

Our second Atlas After Dark took place on October 24, and the night was even darker and colder!

This time, many of our guests were locals, while others travelled from farther away to join us in exploring the unmentionable stories and hidden history of the Drumheller Valley.

Take a look at this short snippet of Jay Russell sharing a story about the Mine Manager’s Office.

A big thank you to everyone who came out and braved the cold to spend the evening with us! We appreciate you being part of Atlas After Dark.

10/28/2026

A little behind-the-scenes look at Chris painting the boxcar, which will be part of our upcoming exhibition at Atlas Coal Mine!
Stay tuned for a closer look at what’s coming!

10/27/2026

A little peek behind the scenes of our second night of Atlas After Dark! A big thank you to everyone who came out and joined us for another night.

10/26/2026

40,000+ Christmas lights, train rides, visits with Santa, holiday stories, music, treats, and Christmas magic at two sites!

Join us at Atlas Coal Mine and East Coulee School Museum for a truly unique rural Albertan Christmas experience.
📅 December 4, 5, 11 & 12, 2026
⏰ 5:00–8:30 PM
🎟️ One admission. Two sites. Endless Christmas magic!

✨ Come for the lights. Stay for the memories.✨
Book your tickets now at https://atlascoalmine.ab.ca/christmas/

10/23/2026

HO HO HO!

Santa’s making an early stop at Atlas Coal Mine. He’s here to stock up on coal for all the naughty kids this Christmas. After all, we’re the number one supplier of not only wildfire coal, but also coal for your Christmas stockings! So stay naughty, folks… we need to stay in business!

10/22/2026

CHRISTMAS IN THE COULEE IS BACK!
One admission. Two sites. One magical Christmas!

Join us at Atlas Coal Mine and East Coulee School Museum for a festive evening filled with thousands of twinkling lights, holiday train rides, visits with Santa and Mrs.Claus, Christmas stories, music, treats, and family fun!

📅 December 4, 5, 11 & 12, 2026
⏰ 5:00–8:30 PM
🎟️ One admission gets you into BOTH sites!

Come for the lights. Stay for the memories.
🔗 Plan your visit: atlascoalmine.ab.ca/christmas

Experience Mine Blowing History

10/21/2026

Christmas magic is coming to the Coulee!

Join us for 40,000+ twinkling lights, train rides, Santa, festive treats, family activities, and holiday cheer at Atlas Coal Mine and East Coulee School Museum.

🗓️ December 4, 5, 11 & 12, 2026
⏱️ 5:00–8:30 PM

Come for the lights. Stay for the memories! 

Learn more: atlascoalmine.ab.ca/christmas/

10/20/2026

A peek behind the scenes of our first Atlas After Dark of the year !