Writing-on-Stone / Áísínai’pi
Location: Alberta, Canada
Year of Inscription: 2019
Criteria: (iii) to bear a unique or at least exceptional testimony to a cultural tradition or to a civilization which is living or which has disappeared;
Overview: Writing-on-Stone / Áísínai’pi is a provincial park located in the southern part of the province of Alberta, Canada. It is home to unique geological formations and rock art created by Indigenous peoples over thousands of years. The park is a sacred site for many Indigenous communities and is still used for ceremonies and spiritual practices.
Prominent Features: Some of the most notable features of Writing-on-Stone / Áísínai’pi include:
History: Writing-on-Stone / Áísínai’pi has been a sacred site for Indigenous peoples for thousands of years, and many Indigenous communities still use the park for spiritual practices and ceremonies. The park also has a rich history of European exploration and settlement, with homesteading and ranching taking place in the area in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Family-Friendly Activities: Writing-on-Stone / Áísínai’pi offers a variety of family-friendly activities, including:
Fun Fact: Writing-on-Stone / Áísínai’pi is one of the largest concentrations of rock art on the Great Plains of North America.
Entry Fees: The entry fee for Writing-on-Stone / Áísínai’pi is $11.70 CAD per person for visitors aged 18-64, $10.05 CAD for seniors, and $5.85 CAD for youth aged 7-17. Children under 6 can enter for free.
How to reach it: There is no public transportation to Writing-on-Stone / Áísínai’pi. The park is located approximately 90 minutes southeast of Lethbridge, Alberta, . 340km southeast of Calgary and can be accessed by car
Where to Stay: Writing-on-Stone / Áísínai’pi has two campgrounds with a total of 64 sites, including both tent and RV sites. There are also several hotels and motels in the nearby towns of Milk River and Lethbridge.
Next Stop: Waterton Glacier International Peace Park
Year of Inscription: 2019
Criteria: (iii) to bear a unique or at least exceptional testimony to a cultural tradition or to a civilization which is living or which has disappeared;
Overview: Writing-on-Stone / Áísínai’pi is a provincial park located in the southern part of the province of Alberta, Canada. It is home to unique geological formations and rock art created by Indigenous peoples over thousands of years. The park is a sacred site for many Indigenous communities and is still used for ceremonies and spiritual practices.
Prominent Features: Some of the most notable features of Writing-on-Stone / Áísínai’pi include:
- Hoodoos: Unique geological formations created by wind and water erosion, which resemble tall, thin spires.
- Rock Art: Over 50 petroglyph and pictograph sites can be found in the park, depicting a variety of images, including animals, people, and spiritual symbols.
- Milk River Valley: A stunning river valley that runs through the park and is surrounded by tall sandstone cliffs.
History: Writing-on-Stone / Áísínai’pi has been a sacred site for Indigenous peoples for thousands of years, and many Indigenous communities still use the park for spiritual practices and ceremonies. The park also has a rich history of European exploration and settlement, with homesteading and ranching taking place in the area in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Family-Friendly Activities: Writing-on-Stone / Áísínai’pi offers a variety of family-friendly activities, including:
- Interpretive Programs: The park offers a variety of interpretive programs, including guided hikes, talks on Indigenous culture and history, and educational programs for children.
- Camping: The park has two campgrounds with sites for both tents and RVs.
- Hiking: There are several hiking trails in the park, ranging from easy walks to more challenging hikes.
Fun Fact: Writing-on-Stone / Áísínai’pi is one of the largest concentrations of rock art on the Great Plains of North America.
Entry Fees: The entry fee for Writing-on-Stone / Áísínai’pi is $11.70 CAD per person for visitors aged 18-64, $10.05 CAD for seniors, and $5.85 CAD for youth aged 7-17. Children under 6 can enter for free.
How to reach it: There is no public transportation to Writing-on-Stone / Áísínai’pi. The park is located approximately 90 minutes southeast of Lethbridge, Alberta, . 340km southeast of Calgary and can be accessed by car
Where to Stay: Writing-on-Stone / Áísínai’pi has two campgrounds with a total of 64 sites, including both tent and RV sites. There are also several hotels and motels in the nearby towns of Milk River and Lethbridge.
Next Stop: Waterton Glacier International Peace Park