The Painted Warriors is a wilderness education centre located between Calgary and Red Deer that focuses its programs on Ojibway, Cree, and Mohawk traditions.
Painted Warriors
You’ll get to take part in their immersive outdoor experiences that help connect you to the land around you.
On top of the outdoor adventuring, Painted Warriors can also host you and friends or family for a few nights of glamping in the foothills.
Top Adventures with Painted Warriors
Bimose Stories of the Forest
This guided summer walk takes you into the forest while you hear Indigenous stories and learn about the plants around you and how they can be used. Your journey ends with a traditional lunch accompanied by natural herbal teas made with the plants you just learned about!
When: Various Dates
How much: $89 pp (family, 2 adults, 2 children up to 12)
$99 pp (groups of 4-8)
$165 pp (groups of 1-3)
Glamping
Painted Warriors
These tents can accommodate group of friends or large families, as well as couples, and can be enjoyed year-round! When glamping with painted warriors, dinner and breakfast are included in your stay.
When: bookings available May-December 2022
How much: $290 per couple
Archery
Ready your bow and embark on an afternoon adventure of archery with a seasoned pro. They’ll provide a large variety of targets you can practiceout in the forested areas. The lessons and archery experiences can be booked for individuals, or bigger groups.
When: Mid-May to Mid-Oct
How much: 1hr Target Practice – $99.00 Per Person ($35pp for groups of 4-12)
Archery Field Practice – $219.00 for groups of up to 6 people
Horseback Riding
Painted Warriors
The experienced riders who work with Painted Warriors travel along the surrounding wilderness by horseback all year-round and have a strong sense of navigation- which is what they aim to share with you along your horseback riding tour. They’ll teach you how to use the land to find your way and how to connect with your horse while providing stories about the area’s history.
When: May – October
How much: Bootcamp level one (4 days) $850
Horse Tails & Trails (4 hours) $ $225 per person for groups of 4-6
Canadian Horse Back Adventure (10 days) – Various places in Alberta $3299.00
The Warrior’s Path (2 days) $325
Get Certified!
Painted Warriors
You can receive outdoor wilderness training and certification from two top instructors- who also happen to own Painted Warriors. Tracey Kettle and Tim Mearn are qualified Outdoor Council of Canada instructors and Painted Warriors is an accredited through the International Wilderness Guides Association. They’ll share their knowledge with you which you can then take camping, hiking, or on your own equestrian adventures.
When: contact for booking details
How much: $160 per person
Where: 31341 Range Road 51 Mountainview County