The sub-bituminous coal from the Drumheller mining district was mainly used for home heating, cooking and electrical generation.

The flat-lying seams were easier to mine than those found in more mountainous areas, with lower levels of methane gas.

At over 7 storeys tall the tipple now serves as a reminder of the rich mining history of the Drumheller Valley.

Guided tours take visitors into the past with a ride on the locomotive (dubbed Linda) and a walk up the tipple.

Since 2009, the Atlas has conducted tours of the 210 foot underground conveyor tunnel and the recently restored Blacksmith Shop.