The Beings of the Land (90 minutes)
On the sandstone canyon walls at Writing-on-Stone/Áísínai'pi there are pictures that have been painted and carved by the Niisitapi (Blackfoot People). These images can tell us a lot about traditional ways of life of including the First Nations relationships with the ksaah-kom-mi-ta-piiks (beings of the land) including animals found on the prairies of Southern Alberta. Journey with a Parks' interpreter into the Archaeological Preserve for a family friendly walk to view the pictures and to learn more about the importance of the plants, animals, and the lifeways of the people of the plains.
The tour is a low to moderate walk along an unpaved path that includes some stairs with no handrails. The tour is approximately 600 metres (4-6 city blocks) in length, with 3-4 stopping points with benches along the way and is completed over the period of 1.5 hours.
Prices: Family Pass: $69.00, Adult (18 and older): $21.00, Youth (7-17 years old): $13.50, Children (3-6 years old): $8.00, Infant (0-2 years old): $0.00
The unique landscape of Writing-on-Stone/Áísínai'pi has been awe-inspiring since time immemorial. This place has always been special to the Niitsitapi (Blackfoot People) and other First Nations as a place to connect with the spirit world. Journey with an Alberta Parks interpreter into the Archaeological Preserve to view the Indigenous carvings and paintings and to learn more about the history, stories and significance of this remarkable landscape.
The tour is a low to moderate walk along an unpaved path that includes some stairs with no handrails. The tour is approximately 600 metres (4-6 city blocks) in length, with 3-4 stopping points with benches along the way and is completed over the period of 1.5 hours.
Prices: Family Pass: $69.00, Adult (18 and older): $21.00, Youth (7-17 years old): $13.50, Children (3-6 years old): $8.00, Infant (0-2 years old): $0.00
Writing-on-Stone/ Áísínai'pi, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is a significant cultural landscape. Indigenous people have come for generations to record their experiences, stories and practice their traditions by marking the sandstone cliffs of the Milk River Valley. On this tour you will be guided by an Alberta Parks interpreter to view the petroglyphs and pictographs. You will learn more of the importance of this place for the Niitsitapi (Blackfoot people) and other First Nations as well as newcomers, such as the settlers and the North-West Mounted Police.
The tour is a moderate walk along an unpaved path that includes some stairs with no handrails. The tour is approximately 800 metres (6-8 city blocks) in length, with 5-6 stopping points with benches along the way and is completed over the period of 2 hours.
Prices: Family Pass: $78.00, Adult (18 and older): $24.00, Youth (7-17 years old): $15.00, Children (3-6 years old): $9.00, Infant (0-2 years old): $0.00
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