Nordegg coal mine

On May long weekend, we went camping at Rocky Mountain House. Nearby is the small hamlet (village?) of Nordegg, home to a golf course and abandoned coal mine. The previous year we had seen the signs for the coal mine but had no idea how to get in. This year we figured out there was a tour and took it. This coal mine was a big deal for Nordegg, and when it closed town, it took most of the economy with it. The most interesting thing is that when they closed the mine down for lack of profit, they left everything there. There's still coal in the hoppers and such. So now it's a national heritage site. It's pretty cool and I would recommened it if you're every down that way. Go to my photo site to see more photos.