• BLACKFOOT
    CROSSING HISTORICAL PARK

    “Come take a step into the past...into a land before time."
    OUR CULTURE

  • CULTURAL EDUCATION FOR ALL AGES

    "…We have to return to our past and learn of our beginnings, only then we will see clearly and all that is ahead of us…”.
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  • AUTHENTIC
    BLACKFOOT EXPERIENCE

    Explore the Blackfoot culture and take a little home with you.
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Blackfoot crossing

Oki Napi, welcome friend.

Enter a stunning facility and embark upon an unforgettable journey as you delight in fantastic Exhibitions and dazzling Performances, and enjoy an exciting, authentic, Blackfoot cultural experience.

See below for the center's current news, demonstrations, activities and events. Sample some delicious traditional food in our restaurant or take home a special memory from our gift shop.  Don’t limit yourself to the building! Take a self-guided tour of the numerous historic sites with trail markers to explain the importance of each site.

Come experience this place, see our gallery, watch dance & craft demonstrations, eat our food, ask us questions, and take home a little of our culture with you!

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Exhibits

We invite you to come and explore our interactive exhibits an experience you will want to repeat!

Tours

Take a guided indoor tour of our exhibits or a self guided outdoor tour of the valley.

Educational Programs

Now booking school programs 2018-2019. Teachers, inspire your class with an unforgettable experience at Blackfoot Crossing.

Tipi village

Take a short stroll to Tipi Village, where an interpreter will discuss the local flora and fauna as well demonstrate craft and survival skills. Have a picnic or spend the night.
Services

What We Offer

Conference Centre

Come hold your meeting in a place where we The Blackfoot People have been meeting for hundreds of years… you’ll see why this place is so special!
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Library

Premier centre for Blackfoot research, The library holds ever-growing collections of books, magazines archival materials, photos, and oral histories.
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Gift Shop

Stop by our gift shop and take home a reminder of your day at Blackfoot Crossing.
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Restaurant

Drop in to our restaurant and try a bison burger, bannock, a cool drink or a cup of coffee.
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BLACKFOOT

OUR CULTURE

The Early Days
Creation
Dictionary, Sign, Syllabics
Blackfoot Language
Powwow, Dance, Drums, Songs
Celebration
Medicine Wheel, Tipi Rings, Markers
Circles & Stones
Food, Clothing, Tipi's
Survival
Origin Myths, Story Robes
Story Telling
Clans, Chiefs, Societies
Community Life
Treaty 7, Pre Treaty, Chief Crowfoot
Our Land
What's New

LATEST NEWS

February 8, 2019

WINTER Hours

Blackfoot Crossing Historical Park is now operating under winter hours. Effective February 6, 2019 to March 1, 2019 BCHP will be closing at 3 pm.

Winter Hours: Monday to Friday 10 AM - 3 PM

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January 9, 2019

Museum closure dates

Museum Closure Dates - UPDATED

February 18, 2019 – closed for Family Day.

Please e-mail info@blackfootcrossing.ca or call 403-734-5171 ahead of your visit to ensure opening hours or for any other inquiries you may have.

Museum closure dates are always posted to the web site in advance. Please refer to the web site or call 403-734-5171 ahead of your visit to ensure opening hours.

February 7,2019

new Spring EXHIBIT

We are preparing for a new exhibit that will be available for public viewing this spring. Please visit the website to find out more information as the opening approaches.

The staff would like to welcome Stephen Yellow Old Woman, new General Manager for Blackfoot Crossing. We are looking forward to working alongside Mr. Yellow Old Woman as the museum enters another busy year.

February 8, 2019

Renovations are over!

Blackfoot Crossing Historical Park is now open again for business with some exceptions: the gift shop will remain closed for most of February until inventory has been completely refurbished in preparation for a new Point of Sale system. However, guests can still pay for their admission into the museum in the gift shop during these preparations.

 Renovations have taken place throughout December and January, including new flooring and construction for an upcoming temporary exhibit, which will house Chief Crowfoot’s regalia (shirt and leggings), returning home from overseas.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation, as Blackfoot Crossing continues to improve its facilities and business operations.

September 21, 2017

Message from the BCHP Staff

We would like to thank everyone who sent in their answers and opinions via the questionnaire option on the web site and in-person over the past two years. Your feedback is very important to us, as we continue to improve upon and re-develop our strategic plans for the future.
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June 2, 2017

Questionnaire

Blackfoot Crossing is always looking for ways to improve our services. Having our visitors comments and feed back is important to us and helps us plan forward. Please take a minute and fill out our online questionnaire.

Questionnaire