3 Day From Prairies to Mountains Route
Begin your journey in Siksika Nation at the Blackfoot Crossing Historical Site and grow your understanding of Blackfoot life and culture prior and post colonization. From here you will travel by car stopping at various scenic cultural and history sites that will take you from the prairies into the Rocky Mountains.
Tips: We encourage you to explore this map and support the Blackfoot region’s businesses and artists along the way.
Highlights include:
Step back into time and witness cultural and historical sites of the vast Blackfoot region
Learn Indigenous teachings by connecting with our region’s knowledgeable cultural guides
Experience the diversity this region has to offer
Support grassroots tourism and view the region through an Indigenous lens as you explore
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 - Make your way to visit Blackfoot Crossing Historical Site. Arrange for an overnight stay and cultural experience in the badlands region with one of Siksika’s ranch stays.
Day 2 - After a morning activity in Siksika Nation, head towards the mountains via Okotoks to stop at the erratic, known as the place where the world began. Afterwards, make your way to the Kananaskis region for an overnight stay.
Day 3 - Connect with your Blackfoot guide for an Indige-scape tour along Kananaskis country - partake in a day hiking experience, guided by different cultural leaders of the Blackfoot Confederacy. Make your way back home.
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