An archaeological and sacred site of the Blackfoot Nation. The medicine wheel has been dated to 3200 BCE. The stone circle with 2 spokes was of central importance and attributed with religious, hallowed, and spiritual significance.
The Majorville Cairn and Medicine Wheel is an archaeological site of the Blackfoot Nation located south of Bassano, Alberta. The medicine wheel has been dated to 3200 BCE by careful stratification of known artifact types.
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Small park set on the shores of Newell Lake. The beach is popular for swimming and the park is a good spot for bird watching.
Somewhat classical in design, the aqueduct is considered one of the biggest engineering feats in Alberta's history. It's not used now, but at one time it helped irrigate the nearby land and open it up for farming. The aqueduct can be viewed any time for free, there is a small charge to see the interpretive centre.
48 km to the north-east of Brooks, this park is on the UNESCO World Heritage List for its rich collection of dinosaur fossils and its interesting badlands landscapes. During May-October there are interpretive tours of fossil sites and other interesting destinations. Camping available.