7 Day Stewards of the Land Route
This experience is for the nature-lovers and takes you through the Blackfoot territory with stops at different cultural and historic sites. You will travel through the region's diverse landscapes and get a feel for the cultural landscape that the Blackfoot People called home for time immemorial.
Tips: Don't forget to make stops along the way and visit the four Nations of the region supporting Blackfoot businesses and artists.
Highlights:
Witness the biodiversity and changing landscapes of the region
Participate in activities guided by Indigenous local guides
Learn Indigenous land-based practices and protocols (land gratitude, respecting sacred areas)
Camp in beautiful locations in the prairies, badlands, and mountain regions
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 - Beginning in Calgary, you can start your journey at the Nose Hill Siksikaitsitapi Medicine Wheel to set the tone for the 7 day journey you are about to embark on. Make your way East to the iconic Blackfoot Crossing Historical Park. Afterwards continue south to Writing-On-Stone Provincial Park.
Overnight stay in Writing-On-Stone Provincial Park.
Day 2 - Spend the day exploring Writing-On-Stone Provincial Park and ensure you make a stop at the visitor centre to learn about the rich history this site has for the Blackfoot People and pay tribute to the significance of this beautiful site.
Day 3 - Make your way across the US border via the Carway crossing 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 4 - 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 5 - Take the scenic route back to Canada through the Chief Mountain border crossing and cruise along the Going-to-the-Sun Road towards Waterton Lakes National Park. Overnight in the Park in accommodations or camping.
Day 6 - Spend the day exploring Waterton Lakes Provincial Park and ensure you make a stop at the Paahtómahksikimi Cultural Centre. Overnight in the Park in accommodations or camping.
Day 7 - On your final day, travel to 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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