Writing-on-Stone Provincial Park

Alberta Parks

Living Landscape

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.

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Book It

Meet at: Writing-on-Stone Visitor Centre

Duration: 1.5 Hours

Effort: Easy

Fee: Adult (18 and older): $21, Youth (7-17 years old): $13.50, Children (3-6 years old): $8, Infant (0-2 years old): Free

Guided Hike
Updated: Jul 22, 2024