St. Ignatius

St. Ignatius, MT

At the base of the majestic Mission Mountains on the Flathead Indian Reservation, St. Ignatius is home to the St. Ignatius Mission. A National Historic Site, the mission was built in 1891 by American Indians and Jesuit missionaries. Adorning the mission's walls and ceiling are 58 hand-painted murals by Brother Joseph Carignano—a self-taught artist who worked as the mission cook and handyman years ago. Also nearby: Three Chiefs Cultural Center, the Mission Mountains Wilderness, stellar rock climbing, McDonald Lake and the Bison Range.

Salish Name: Snyel̓mn
Meaning: “Place Where Something is Surrounded”

Chambers + Visitor Information

Annual Events

  • Good Old Days

Parks

  • Good Old Days Park

Upcoming Events

Sep 19

Mission Mountain Area Pedal to Plate

September 19th All Day

Garden for Life International 35663 Dublin Gulch Road St. Ignatius, MT

Featured Listings

Airbnb
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844.234.2500
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Allard's Stage Stop
77579 U.S. Highway 93
St. Ignatius, MT 59865
406.745.2951
Big Red Barn, The
340 Mission Dr.
St. Ignatius, MT 59865
509.789.0235
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Buffalo Run
112 N. Main St. (race start)
St. Ignatius, MT 59865
406.528.5262
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Emmanuel Produce
6251 Pinsoneault Road
St. Ignatius, MT 59865
406.210.2184
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Four Winds Indian Trading Post
74205 U.S. Highway 93
St. Ignatius, MT 59865
406.745.4336
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LadyBird Sky Riders Helicopter Tours
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St. Ignatius, MT 59865
406.880.2977
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Mandorla Ranch Spiritual Center
53760 Allard Road
St Ignatius, MT 59865
406.745.4500
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Meridian Farm and Forge
37663 Hawkins Road
St. Ignatius, MT 59865
406-544-7131
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Mission Country Market
61307 Watson Road
St. Ignatius, MT 59865
406.745.7200
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Roaming Bison Ranch
60756 Watson Road
St. Ignatius , MT 59865
4065465197
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Rugged Horizon
62143 Blood Ranch Lane
St. Ignatius, MT 59865
406.240.9903
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St. Ignatius Mission
300 Bear Track Ave.
St. Ignatius, MT 59865
406.745.2768
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Treat
77579 U.S. Highway 93
St. Ignatius, MT 59865
406.745.3013
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Vrbo
Vacation Rentals in Western Montana
877.202.4291
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