Summer Powwow Series
Blackfoot Crossing Historical Park is proud to announce our Summer Powwow series!
August 28 POWWOW postponed until September 22,2010.
Ever wanted to experience a traditional powwow? Ever wondered what mystical stories go with the dancing and songs?
Now is your hands on chance to explore with us. This Summer on the following weekends BCHP will host a local powwow open to all!
Next Powwow September 22, 2010
This event is perfect for families, visiting tourists, and powwow dancers seeking a easier format of competition.
It’s a free event for all to watch, lots of parking, amenities, and space to sit. Don’t forget your lawn chair, sunglasses and umbrella.
Dancers and drummers, your registration is included with your paid admission to BCHP.
For more information, please call 403-734-5171 or 1-888-654-6274.
View Global's Summer Fun Series- Powwows and Tipi Village
Calgary Stampede- Chuck wagon!
BPHC is proud to announce we have Buddy Bensmiller racing his chuck wagon with our canvas. This years times.
 Buddy Bensmiller - Blackfoot Crossing Historical Park Ltd. (A)
| Day |
Place |
Run Time |
Penalty |
Total Time |
Payout |
| 1 |
18 |
1:16.96 |
0 |
1:16.96 |
$2,000.00 |
| 2 |
3 |
1:18.00 |
0 |
1:18.00 |
$4,600.00 |
| 3 |
3 |
1:16.77 |
0 |
1:16.77 |
$4,600.00 |
| 4 |
24 |
1:20.84 |
0 |
1:20.84 |
$2,000.00 |
| 5 |
|
|
0 |
|
$0.00 |
| 6 |
3 |
1:15.78 |
0 |
1:15.78 |
$4,600.00 |
| 7 |
12 |
1:16.37 |
0 |
1:16.37 |
$2,300.00 |
| 8 |
21 |
1:17.32 |
0 |
1:17.32 |
$2,000.00 |
| 9 |
15 |
1:16.98 |
0 |
1:16.98 |
$2,100.00 |
| 10 |
3 |
1:15.73 |
0 |
1:15.73 |
$4,600.00 |
| Total: |
11:34.75 |
0 |
11:34.75 |
$37,300.00 |
1979, 1989 & 2003 – Calgary Stampede Champion 1994, 1995 & 1997 – Aggregate Champion 1994 – Guy Weadick Award. For more information on the Bensmiller family.
2010 World Chicken Dance Championship- Results!
 Blackfoot Crossing Historical Park 3rd annual World Chicken Dance Championships
June 19th, 2010.
This was our 3rd year and we want to make it the biggest and best yet! We did! The weather was wonderful; the dancers in full regalia. With the winners taking home some great prize money.
For the list of winners visit our World Chicken Dance Championship information page.
Guided Tours- Update
As of May 15th, 2010 BCHP will implement a $3.00 fee to all visiting guests wishing to take the Dreaming Places indoor tour and a $5.00 fee for the Chief Crowfoot outdoor tour.
All visitors will be notified by Admissions of the new charge when they pay for admission. Scheduled interpretive tours will take place throughout the day to those who have paid the additional guided tour fee.
Visitors not wanting to take the guided tour will be instructed to view BCHP as self guided. The tour fee will apply to all tour groups, conference bookings, and visitors.
We look forward to continue guiding our visitors on a fantastic journey into the Siksika way of Life!
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Explore Siksika Skies at Night
 Our latest Star Gazing Night was another success!
The evening of April 10th, 2010 brought star gazers out to Blackfoot Crossing Historical Park for another great night of sky watching.
Visitors from Calgary, Siksika, and surrounding communities were again treated look at the skies over Blackfoot Crossing through large telescopes.
Volunteers from the Rothney Observatory, Telus Science Centre, Lethbridge Astronomy Society and the University of Calgary came out to BCHP to set up their telescopes for visitors to look through.
 Have a look at some of the photos taken during the event! What a great night! Blackfoot Crossing Historical Park will host another Star Gazing event during the evening of Saturday, October 2nd, 2010.
Come join us for more Blackfoot sky stories, dance performances and of course sky watching! Look back to this page for more details closer to the event.
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