“This isn't just a park. It's a story that spans millennia.”
Long before ski lifts and summit talks, the valleys and peaks of Kananaskis held stories far older—carried in the footsteps of the Blackfoot, Stoney Nakoda, Tsuut’ina, and Métis peoples who have lived here for millennia. This land, within Treaty 7 territory, is more than a wilderness playground—it’s a place of deep cultural significance. From the legend of Kin-e-a-kis to the Stoney Nakoda name “Ozada,” meaning “meeting of the waters,” the Indigenous roots of Kananaskis run deep. Today, those stories continue to shape the region through language, landmarks, and community-led tourism that honours traditional knowledge and connection to the land.
