Chiniki Cultural Centre

My mom and I visited the Christmas tree displays at the Malcolm hotel. Dispute the fact that your tree didnt win a prize, we thought it was one of the most marvellous ones!! Personally I thought on the creative level it was the best and my mom thought that it was the tree that most represented the ‘spirit of Christmas’! We could feel the love and care through the display. To us it one first place in all competitions! Thank you so much for sharing

We took our kids to visit the cultural center, and had lunch at the Smitty's that's attached. The cultural center is very informative - talks about the history of the area and the bands, the treaty and the residential school system. The colonial history was sad as we know it but the way things are worded aren't just blaming the government, the undertone is truly educational. It is apparent that they want the visitors to learn about the history, for us to learn from it, and to look into the future, but not to dwell on the sad part in history. It is obvious that the Chikini people are willing to participate in the truth and reconciliation - if the rest of us are willing to.The restaurant is great too! They were short 2 staff but we had a great experience anyway!

The food at the stones restaurant was fantastic. We went during a slow time of day, but even still the service was a bit spotty. Not bad service by any means, the server was very polite and kind, but it seemed like she had other duties away from the dining room which left us unattended for water refills and such.We will definitely go back for the views and the food again.

It is free to visit but very small, consisting of a few display cases and signs located on two walls inside of a diner. A missed opportunity to partner with the diner to ofer any regionally native food options. Herd of horses outside was nice to look at. Nice place to stop and stretch your legs.

On the way from Calgary to Canmore you can find this cultural centre on the left side approx 1 hour in the journey. There in the back of Smith’s restaurant . Parking available and a gas station is conveniently situated there

Beautiful building with a nice little museum and Smitty's restaurant. Service was good, as was the food. Only thing we were disappointed with was the lack of change tables for babies in the washrooms.

Had breakfast at Smitty's at the Chiniki Culteral Centre. The Chiniki Benedict was excellent: with wild boar bacon and spinach on grilled Bannock. Poached eggs were perfectly prepared. Beautiful views, great service, clean facilities.

So much to learn about indigenous people of Chiniki from this place. There are pictures, items and story boards to explain in detail!

Very elegant Chiniki cultural artifacts. The teipis are must see. The restaurant inside the Cultural center serves very authentic and delicious food. Saskatoon Berry soup is just awesome! The ambience is very peaceful with first nations decor and their music. When you go there take some time to enjoy the surroundings and the superior service at the restaurant!

It's has some nice cultural photos but the is no acknowledgement that they are on Blackfoot territory.