This is an ideal wedding facility for a larger group, all the basic amenities are available and the location is about 1.5 hours south of Calgary near Head Smashed in Buffalo Jump, a World Heritage site and the town of Fort MacLeod, Alberta.
The setting is breathtaking and features an authentic recreation of an Aboriginal (Plains Indian ) village. The village is superb for an outdoor ceremony, but there are also some larger covered facilities and a huge tipi.

The information below is for accommodations and group meetings but we can arrange meals and other details to suite your wedding and honeymoon needs as well.

At Eagle's Nest Indian Village we reach a balance between rustic living and modern conveniences
in order to properly appreciate an historic lifestyle without the extremes of "roughing it".

Accommodation
The village, located on the shores of the Old Man River consists of a council tipi, a cook tipi, guest accommodation tipis, and a trading post. Each tipi accommodates two to four people; each
assigned a single low-to-the-ground bed with pillow and bedding. The camp has a maximum capacity of
up to 40 guests.  Beside each bed is a lockable trunk for storage, a basin for washing, towels, soap, and shampoo.  There is hot and cold water for personal use and camping showers are available.

Security
You are issued a lock and key for your personal tipi storage chest.We strongly
advise you not to bring items of value. Jewelry and fancy clothes can get broken
or ruined by exposure to a natural environment.

Meals
Food and its procurement were basic tenants of the Plains Indians. Creator provided the buffalo
for the people to use to exist and thus most of their culture surrounds the buffalo.
The "Indian myth" of the wandering native randomly hunting and gathering for food is,
just that - a myth.

The Plains Indians followed the migrations of the great buffalo herd of the prairies,moving north
in the summer and back south in the winter. Encampment sites, including ours, have been used
annually for as long as 11,000 years. We too believe that food is extremely important, and while the Plains Indians had a limited variety of food available, we provide our guests a wide range of premiere
Canadian cuisine. Alberta beef, elk, buffalo, smoked Canada goose, smoked and grilled salmon, wild rice
and traditional saskatoon berry soup, and bannock make up part of the menu.

Our chefs prepare your gourmet fare in a modern propane-powered kitchen in the 35 foot (12 meter) cook tipi. Meals can be enjoyed in the 40 foot (14 meter) Council Tipi by the central fire or under a
shady tree at the edge of the Old Man River.

Generally breakfast is served between 7-8 am, lunch from noon-1 pm and dinnerat 6 pm. Picnic lunches are provided for the day excursions.

Rates :
Plan on spending from $200.00 to $250.00 Canadian dollars per person, per night. The rate depends on meals and activity options.

All Packages Include:

• 10 am pickup and return by noon at: Carriage House Inn, 9030 Macleod Trail South, Calgary
  
• tipi accomodation (2-4 people/tipi)
  
• bedding and towels supplied
  
• all meals (beer and wine extra)
  
• cultural talks, demonstrations and activities
  
• fishing, guided canoeing and horseback riding at no extra charge.
  
• transfers and admission to Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump
  
• building a Sweat Lodge and partaking in the Sweat Ceremony
  (certain packages only)
  
• transfers and admission to The Bar U Ranch (certain packages only)

Prices are subject to GST.

This is an adult oriented cultural vacation and not recommended for children under the age of 12 years.

NOTE: We will strive to accommodate personalized plans and specialized programs for groups.

Things You Should Know
Weather/Clothing: The daytime weather from June to September is normally
between 15C (60F) and 22C (7SF), cooling to 10C in the evenings. The
eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains are famous for sudden weather
changes, including Chinook winds which can raise the temperature
dramatically in a few hours. It is best to dress in layers and bring waterproof
outerwear for inclement weather. Comfortable, solid footwear is essential.
Hiking boots are ideal. Those wishing to horseback ride must wear a boot with
a heel.

Location
For those with a map of co-ordinates, the village is located at
113-30-1O W longitude and 49-10-17 N latitude. The altitude is 4336
feet above sea level. Daylight Hours Summertime offers wonderfully long. days in this part of Alberta, with dawn as early as 4:30am in June (closer to 5am in August) and light still at 10:30 at night!  Alcohol,  Beer and wine are available for purchase. Staff are not permitted to indulge while at camp, so they will understand why you cannot "buy them a drink"  As the encampment is situated in a natural environment, there are Various wild animals from gophers to elk, and domesticated pets do not mingle well. We therefore ask that you leave your pet at home. click here for a map

• Aboriginal Ceremonies
• Native Dancers
• Live Musicians
• Great Gormet Home Cooking
• Hiking
• Fishing
• Canoeing
• Culture, Culture , Culture !

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