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Mining was a huge industry in Drumheller
and surrounding areas. The miners lived in very small houses owned by
the railroad, and rented for $5.25 per month. A typical shack was
10X14 Ft. As the mines closed and the railroads moved, they also
moved the small houses. The communities disappeared overnight. Only
a few still remain in the area. Some houses in the Drumheller Valley
still have a core that was originally just a little shack upon which
addition were added.
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Moving
All of our shacks are original miner
shacks dating back to the 1900's, that were found at various
locations around Drumheller, Alberta. we transported them here, to
CAMP VENTURE in order to preserve a piece of history.
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Restoration
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Restoration began and the "shacks" were
transformed into bunk style housing wile keeping the integrity of
the historic mining era. Now each "shack" boasts a fully restored
interior and exterior!
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Present
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While each "shack" is different, with
built-in bunks ranging from four to eight, children will experience
"The Days Gone By" during their stay at CAMP VENTURE!
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Click Above to visit the Photo Gallery |
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