“This isn’t just a landscape—it’s a living legacy.”
Kananaskis has always been a gathering place. For more than 8,000 years, the Blackfoot Confederacy, Stoney Nakoda, Tsuut’ina, and Métis peoples have called this land home—hunting, trading, and honouring the mountains and waters that remain sacred to this day. The very name “Kananaskis” reflects that history, rooted in Indigenous legend and resilience. Visitors exploring the region today may notice traditional place names, cultural interpretive trails, or the wisdom shared by Indigenous guides—reminders that this landscape holds not just natural beauty, but a living legacy.
