Okotoks Erratic - Wikipedia
WEBOkotoks Erratic (also known as either Big Rock or, in Blackfoot, as Okotok) is a 16,500-tonne (18,200-ton) boulder that lies on the otherwise flat, relatively featureless, surface of the Canadian Prairies in Alberta.
Okotoks Erratic – ‘Big Rock’ - Alberta.ca
WEBThe Okotoks Erratic - made up of quartzite that is light grey, pink, to purplish in colour - measures about 9-metres tall, 41-metres long and 18-metres wide, or about the size of a three-storey apartment building.
Okotoks Erratic: In-Depth - CyArk
WEBA Long and Slow Voyage. Big Rock is the world’s largest known glacial erratic –pushed far from its place of origin by glacial movement. At 16,500 metric tons, this enormous erratic measures about 9 meters high (30 feet), 41 meters …
Popular Okotoks Erratic is part of Blackfoot peoples' legends - The ...
WEBMay 16, 2024 · The Okotoks Erratic, known as Big Rock, is an 18,200-ton boulder that was transported from the Jasper National Park mountain formations on top of a glacier between 10,000 to 30,000 years ago. Okotoks is named after Big Rock, derived from the word “okatok,” the indigenous Blackfoot peoples word for rock.
Okotoks Erratic in the Alberta prairies is a must-see natural ...
WEBA post shared by Brayden Snow 🇨🇦 (@braydens.photo) The Okotoks Erratic is made up of quartzite that ranges in colour from light grey to pink to purplish. “Quartzite is slippery to climb and although it is hard, pieces can break off,” warns the provincial government.
The Okotoks Erratic: The Rock That Ran - Calgary Guardian
WEBMar 22, 2019 · The Okotoks Erratic, better known as the Okotoks Big Rock, is a massive quartzite block that weights roughly 16,500 tonnes. Surrounded by rolling prairie, it would be easily assumed that this boulder was an alien rock from outer space.
Okatok - Vimeo
WEB"Okatok" is based on an old Blackfoot legend about Napi and Big Rock, which offers an explanation about how a giant rock wound up in the middle of a prairie…
Our Historic Past | The Town of Okotoks
WEBRiver crossings, stopping houses and one big rock have contributed to Okotoks’ unique character and fascinating history.
What is Okotoks known for? – New Canadian Life
WEBOkotoks is a charming town located just south of Calgary in the Canadian province of Alberta. It is well-known for its picturesque scenery, abundant outdoor activities, and historic landmarks. One of Okotoks’ most significant landmarks is the Big Rock or Okotoks Erratic.
Okatok: The Big Rock – In the Shadow of Giants
WEBApr 30, 2021 · Okatok: The Big Rock Posted by intheshdowofgiants April 30, 2021 April 30, 2021 Posted in Uncategorized Tags: Blackfoot , Indigenous , Napi , Niitsitapi About 20 kilometres south of Calgary, adjacent to the town of Okotoks lies, well, a very Big Rock.
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