East Coulee Attractions
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When coal-mining flourished and there were 34 mines in the valley, East Coulee was a lively little town with a population of 4000. Today only some 200 still living here. The schoolhouse built in 1930 today houses a School Museum.
The return trip to Drumheller can be either along Highway 10 or roads 569 and 56.
Continue along Highway 56 to the north initially, and then on Highway 9 eastwards towards Hanna. After some 50 km (30 mi.) the Handhills rise out of the prairie to heights approaching 185 m (607 ft); these are some of the highest points between the Rockies and the east coast.
The return trip to Drumheller can be either along Highway 10 or roads 569 and 56.
Continue along Highway 56 to the north initially, and then on Highway 9 eastwards towards Hanna. After some 50 km (30 mi.) the Handhills rise out of the prairie to heights approaching 185 m (607 ft); these are some of the highest points between the Rockies and the east coast.