Writing-on-Stone Provincial Park, AB

Naató'si (the sun) gives light and life to Na'a (Mother Earth) and her inhabitants. Join a park interpreter for a 1.5 hour tour that looks at Blackfoot ways of life at Áísínai'pi and the importance of Naató'si in Blackfoot storytelling. It also explores the sun theme in the rock art.

All participants need to arrive at the Visitor Centre 10-15 minutes prior to the start time of the tour to retrieve their tickets, use washroom facilties, and fill water bottles. No smoking or pets permitted on programs or in the archaeological preserve. For your safety and comfort, please bring 1 litre of water, sunscreen, hat and insect repellent. Note footwear restrictions on this program: participants must wear sturdy closed toe and heel footwear; NO sandals or flip-flops allowed due to uneven surfaces and cacti. Please note we are not able to accommodate trailers or motorhomes on our tours. Pets are not permitted in the preserve and due to extreme heat conditions, are not allowed to be left in vehicles in the preserve. Vehicles cannot be left running in the preserve due to the fire hazard.

This program is not wheelchair or stroller accessible. Content recommended for ages 8 and up. 5 and under may be restricted based on extreme heat conditions.

Public washrooms and water bottle refilling station located at Visitor Centre where tour begins.

Tour starts at the Visitor Centre - located at prairie level east of the entrance to the park.