New luxury cabins are coming to a historic Indigenous site near Calgary
Blackfoot Crossing Historical Park is expanding its overnight experience, with the addition of new luxury cabins as part of a push toward year-round tourism.
Located on Siksika Nation, around an hour and a half east of Calgary, Blackfoot Crossing Historical Park will see three fixed-roof cabins piloted in June 2026 as demand for its cultural experiences continues to grow.
The new project is being supported by Travel Alberta, which says the investment will help position the site as one of Canada’s leading Indigenous tourism destinations.
“The addition of these new year-round accommodations will create even more reasons for travellers to stay and explore, the kind of authentic and community-led tourism that puts Alberta on the map and keeps visitors coming back,” said David Goldstein, president and CEO of Travel Alberta, in a release.
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The new cabins come after the success of Blackfoot Crossing Historical Park’s Tipi Village, which features 15 rentable tipis that have quickly become a popular experience within the park, selling out each season.
“Travel Alberta’s investment supports the continued growth of Soyohpawahko Blackfoot Crossing as a destination for cultural tourism,” said Tia Black, manager at Blackfoot Crossing Historical Park. “By expanding beyond our existing Tipi Village, we can offer year-round experiences that encourage longer stays and deeper engagement with Blackfoot history and culture.”
The cabins are just one of many enhancements coming to Blackfoot Crossing Historical Park, with recent and upcoming projects including a refurbished museum kitchen, a renovated clubhouse that now features a restaurant, lounge, and meeting space, and the addition of a lake and beachfront area.