Blackfoot Crossing Historical Park

Beautiful and educational. Appreciate the tour guide who has been so patiently answering our questions and explaining the Blackfoot history and culture to us. This place helps my cohorts and myself to gain a deeper understanding towards Indigenous culture and wisdom. I really liked the "preserve a language" session. Also, their Bannock burger is a perfecy combination of Bannock, fresh veggies and patty!! Would go back again another time!!

Very welcoming and thoughtful place to come visit. Lots of knowledge and beautiful scenery. Their restaurant is delicious! Best bannock I've had in a while. The drive here from town is also very nice.

An amazing place. Went as part of a tour. We first went into the theater and watched a 10 minute movie before listening to an elder speak. Elder Big Snake spoke for over an hour, very interesting but a wee bit long. After this, knowledge keeper, Grant Many Heads, gave us a guided tour of the exhibits downstairs. He is an amazing story teller, a great wealth of knowledge. While it was too hot to explore the trails below the museum, I will be returning when it's cooler to explore.

The Centre plays an important role in educating both Indigenous and non-Indigenous visitors about the history, rights, and ongoing challenges faced by the Blackfoot people and other Indigenous communities in Canada. Our stay was a deeply enriching cultural and educational experience. We spent the night in a tipi, listening to the distant howls of coyotes. We enjoyed traditional bannock, embarked on a fascinating plant walk, explored the museum and buffalo jump, and paid our respects at the resting place of Chief Crowfoot, who led the Treaty 7 negotiations. The day concluded with a stunning prairie sunset, followed by stargazing under an incredibly clear night sky. Nitsiniiyi'taki (Thank you) to our incredible hosts Lee for setting us up in the Tipi Village, Matt for the Plant Walk, and Chante for helping book our stay and unforgettable experience.

Treaty history typically tells a very sad story. Like Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia, where treaties were signed with the Mi’kmaq first nation, here too you can stand and see and picture what was going on, the landscape, the peoples, the government represented and especially here at Blackfoot Crossing, you can visualize a lifestyle that was lived and lost. The cultural centre features a treasure trove of artefacts and information. A walk around on the trails that lead out from the cultural centre take you to a cemetery and to a look off. What was lost was palpable. The experience was moving and incredibly sad. I would highly recommend it as a valuable window into the realities that came upon the first nations.

Beautiful place! Worth the day trip from Calgary to take in the history and stunning Bow River Valley.

This is a beautiful building and the museum section is very informative about the Blackfoot Nation. The view from the deli is gorgeous. I went during the week so it was very quiet. Worth the side trip? Absolutely.

This site is a must-visit for anyone interested in history, culture, and reconciliation. It's a powerful reminder of the importance of understanding and respecting Indigenous perspectives. I left with a deeper appreciation for the Blackfoot Nation and a renewed commitment to learning more. don’t forget to stop by the gift shop and cafeteria, which is top-notch