8-Day Blackfoot Immersion Route
Starting your journey in Calgary, you will immerse yourself in Blackfoot culture by traveling throughout the four Nations of the Blackfoot Confederacy.
Tips - We encourage you to explore this map and support the Blackfoot region's businesses and artists along the way.
Highlights include:
Spend the night at a traditional tipi camp
Learn Indigenous teachings by connecting with our region's knowledgeable cultural guides
Partake in authentic cultural experiences
Visit engaging cultural centres and historic sites
Explore and support all four Nations from the prairies to the mountains
Ensure that you check out the "Blackfoot Experiences' available in the region prior to your visit and schedule a guided excursion(s) based on your interests.
Self-guided itinerary:
Day 1 - From Calgary make your way to the iconic Blackfoot Crossing Historical Park, followed by an overnight stay at the Many Guns Ranch or River Ranche in Siksika Nation.
Day 2 - Spend the morning taking in the sights and experiences offered in Siksika. In the afternoon make your way to Piikani and spend two nights at a traditional tipi camp.
Day 3 - Spend the full day in Piikani on an immersive cultural experience at one of the tipi camps and take in the beauty of the prairies before heading towards the mountains.
Day 4 - Make your way to Waterton Lakes National Park and ensure you make a stop at the Paahtómahksikimi Cultural Centre. Overnight in the Park in accommodations or camping.
Day 5 - Take the scenic route to the US through the Chief Mountain border crossing and cruise along the Going-to-the-Sun Road towards Glacier National Park. Connect with one of our talented cultural guides from Aamskapi Pikuni for a unique experience and recommendations on where to stay. There are an abundance of accommodations and camping options in the region.
Day 6 - Spend the day immersing yourself in Blackfoot culture on a guided excursion in Glacier National Park. Be in awe of the beautiful landscapes, rushing rivers, biodiversity, and rich cultural history of Aamskapi Pikuni.
Day 7 - Make your way back to Canada via the Carway border crossing passing through Browning and Babb. Your next stop will take you to the Kainai Nation where you can partake in one of their cultural experiences such as an arts and crafts workshop and/or wagon ride through the beautiful landscape. Camping options for an overnight stay.
Day 8 - On your final day, travel to the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump, which preserves and interprets over 6,000 years of Blackfoot history and culture. From there on your way back to Calgary, make a stop to see the Okotoks erratic. For the Blackfoot, this is a location where the world began; making it a lovely and memorable stop at the end of your Blackfoot Immersion Travel Route!
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