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

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
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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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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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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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Vacation Rentals in Western Montana
877.202.4291
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