Wakpa Tanka was a traditional campsite used by the Sioux First Nation during the buffalo hunts and the fur trade. The Assiniboine River served as a vital food source and important transportation route, bringing people and trade to the region via steamboats.

This site is located at the start of the Silver Bend Trail. Wakpa Tanka is classified as a world-class single-component site - the only one of its kind in Canada. This means that the materials found here (such as tools, pottery, remnants of daily life) reflect one specific cultural occupation: the Sioux First Nation. 

A single-component site gives archaeologists a clear, undisturbed picture of life during a specific time period, offering rare insights into the lives of people who once lived here. Wakpa Tanka invites visitors to appreciate the stunning views of the Assiniboine Valley, and to honor more than 700 years of Sioux First Nation heritage and culture.

Take your time to reflect on the history of Wakpa Tanka Look-Out during your visit, and please be sure to sign the guestbook before you leave.

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