asohtêwak
asohtêwak – verb ; They all walk together
Join us on guided walks with a knowledgeable Cree guide, connecting land, culture, and spirit through the fascinating traditional medicines of the boreal forest and Cascade Ponds.
Banff Medicine Walk
- Price: $70.00/Person
- Group Size: Minimum group of 6
- Duration: 1.5-2 Hours Round Trip
- Distance & Difficulty: 1.5 km with negligible elevation gain. Easy, well-established trail.
- Description: Join us on a walk with a knowledgeable guide who will share the fascinating history of Cascade Ponds in Banff National Park.
Sundre Medicine Walk
- Price: $65.00/Person
- Group Size: Daily departures for all group sizes (as small as 1 or 2)
- Duration: 1.5-2 Hours Round Trip
- Distance & Difficulty: 1.5 km with negligible elevation gain. Easy, well-established trail.
- Description: Join us on a walk with a knowledgeable guide who will share the fascinating historical medicines of the boreal forest from a Cree lineage.
Medicine Walk Itineraries
Banff Medicine Walk Schedule
9:45 am – 10:00 am
Arrival
View map to Parking Lot
10:00 am – 10:15 am
A brief group introduction will take place as is customary. Guide will follow cultural protocol and lay tobacco. At this time we ask guests to respect our traditions and please not take photographs at this time.
10:15 am – 12:00 pm
Medicine Walk – We walk through and around Cascade Ponds.
Sundre Medicine Walk Schedule
9:45 am – 10:00 am
Arrival
View map to Parking Lot
10:00 am – 10:15 am
A brief group introduction will take place as is customary. Guide will follow cultural protocol and lay tobacco. At this time we ask guests to respect our traditions and please not take photographs at this time.
10:15 am – 11:30 am
Plant Walk – We head out to select our plant medicines and provide offerings to Mother Earth.
We will spend the last 5 minutes discussing options for making medicine and introduce our workshops (ask your guide for a discount card!)
Banff Medicine
Walk Schedule
9:45 am – 10:00 am
Arrival
View map to Parking Lot
10:00 am – 10:15 am
A brief group introduction will take place as is customary. Guide will follow cultural protocol and lay tobacco. At this time we ask guests to respect our traditions and please not take photographs at this time.
10:15 am – 12:00 pm
Medicine Walk – We walk through and around Cascade Ponds.
Sundre walk schedule
9:45 am – 10:00 am
Arrival
View map to Parking Lot
10:00 am – 10:15 am
A brief group introduction will take place as is customary. Guide will follow cultural protocol and lay tobacco. At this time we ask guests to respect our traditions and please not take photographs at this time.
10:15 am – 11:30 am
Plant Walk – We head out to select our plant medicines and provide offerings to Mother Earth.
We will spend the last 5 minutes discussing options for making medicine and introduce our workshops (ask your guide for a discount card!)
What to Bring
& What to Expect
- Bring a hat, wind/water shell, comfortable shoes or boots, sunglasses, water, sunscreen, bug spray, and a camera.
- We go rain or shine!
- In warmer weather, extra water and a pack for your belongings is recommended.
- Guide will follow cultural protocol, lay tobacco at the start, and request no photographs during that moment.
- Schedule includes arrival, introductions, plant walk with offerings to Mother Earth, and discussion of medicine options and workshops.