Saamis Teepee - Medicine Hat
Posted by: 
wildwoodke
N 50° 00.911 W 110° 41.471
12U E 522125 N 5540364
The Saamis Teepee is the world's tallest and is one of the many attractions that are proudly on display in the City of Medicine Hat, Alberta.
Waymark Code: WMBC28
Location: Alberta, Canada
Date Posted: 05/03/2011
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Built for the 1988 Winter Olympics in Calgary, as a symbol of Canada's native heritage. It towered above the Olympic caldron during the opening and closing ceremonies. After the Olympics, it was moved to the City of Medicine Hat.
Saamis (SA-AH-UMP-SIN) is the Blackfoot word for eagle tail feather headress (hat worn by Medicine Man - or Medicine Hat).
Visit Instructions:
Please provide another photo of the location. You don't have to be in there shot, but you can. The photo requirement is to discourage any armchair visiting.