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Métis Crossing is the first major Métis cultural interpretive centre in Alberta and is a premier cent

10/31/2026

Every item in our gift shop carries a story, and often, an artist's name behind it.

Our Gift Shop at the Cultural Gathering Centre features Métis artwork, books, and apparel, including ceramics, beadwork, fibre arts, and Métis-inspired clothing and sashes. Every piece supports the Alberta Métis artists and makers we partner with directly.

Learn more: metiscrossing.com/stay-here/gift-shop/

10/30/2026

Inside a Sky Watching Dome at Métis Crossing, near Smoky Lake, Alberta.

Each dome is built for comfort as much as stargazing, with a king bed, heated floors, a private bathroom, and a transparent ceiling that brings in daylight by day and the night sky after dark.

Reserve your stay: https://www.reseze.net/servlet/WebresResDesk?hotelid=1838

10/30/2026

Some places are made for gathering, not just visiting.

The deck outside the Cultural Gathering Centre looks out toward Métis Crossing's historic river lot buildings, a short walk for present-day visitors.

It's often where a day here starts or ends: kids running ahead, parents taking a minute to look out at the view, everyone slowing down before heading back out to explore.

Plan your visit: metiscrossing.com/things-to-do/events-at-metis-crossing/

10/29/2026

A pair of moccasins carries more than a pattern. It carries a story. 👣

Over two and a half days, Knowledge Holder and Traditional Teacher Lilyrose Meyers walks participants through the traditional hand-sewing techniques behind pucker-toe moccasins. Each person works from a custom pattern, picks up basic beading or embroidery for the vamps, and finishes the weekend with a pair made entirely by their own hands.

No sewing background needed. Just patience and a willingness to learn something that's been passed down for generations.

Event Details:
November 16, 2026: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
November 17, 2026: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
November 18, 2026: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Adults: $150 | Youth/Senior/Métis: $120

Reserve your tickets: metiscrossing.com/things-to-do/workshops/moccasin-workshop/

10/28/2026

🎄 Join us for our Holiday Market!

Saturday, Nov 28, 2026, 11:00am – 4:00pm at Métis Crossing, Cultural Centre.

The season’s favourite day is near. Mark your calendars for a day of Indigenous artisans, local vendors, and festive cheer.

Details here: https://metiscrossing.com/things-to-do/events-at-metis-crossing/holiday-market/

10/28/2026

Alberta is a destination for every season, and we're glad Métis Crossing is part of the story.

Travel Gossip recently pointed UK travel agents to Smoky Lake as a place to learn more about Indigenous culture, with workshops guests can join. No matter the time of year, there's always something to take part in.

Read the full article: https://travelgossip.co.uk/latestnews/why-alberta-in-canada-is-the-perfect-year-round-destination/

10/26/2026

Winter at Métis Crossing means fire pits, skating, and snow underfoot.

Join us December 19 & 20 for the Winter Solstice Celebration, a free, all-ages gathering from 12 PM to 4 PM. Skate on the rink (weather permitting), warm up by the fire pits, try a pair of snowshoes, and stay for Saturday’s Solstice Buffet with live music or Sunday’s pancake bar breakfast, starting at $20 per person.

Start planning your visit: https://metiscrossing.com/things-to-do/events-at-metis-crossing/winter-solstice-celebration/

10/23/2026

The best seat in the house isn't inside.

Every suite at the Lodge opens onto its own private patio, facing either the river or the river lots below.

It's a small design choice with a bigger purpose: giving guests a direct, quiet connection to the land the Lodge sits on, the same land that has always been central to Métis life and identity.

Whether it's morning coffee or watching the sky change colour in the evening, the patio turns a stay into something closer to a pause than a passing visit.

Reserve your suite: metiscrossing.com/stay-here/the-lodge/

10/22/2026

Some skills are meant to be passed down.

Métis Crossing is hosting a two-day Ribbon Skirt or Ribbon Pants Workshop with Knowledge Holder Lilyrose Meyers, November 28 and 29, 2026.

Participants will learn advanced sewing techniques, including waist styles, pockets, and appliqué, alongside the cultural history behind the ribbon skirt. Groups of up to 15, tickets from $120.

Book your experience: https://metiscrossing.com/things-to-do/workshops/metis-ribbon-skirt-or-ribbon-pants-workshop/

10/21/2026

German travel publication Reisen Exclusiv featured Métis Crossing in a dedicated stage of their Alberta road trip guide, highlighting our Wildlife Park, Sky Watching Domes, and 40-room lodge along the North Saskatchewan River. 🌿

They described Métis Crossing as a place "run with so much personality and passion" where visitors learn about Métis cultural history, crafts, hunting traditions, and cuisine.

Rare white bison, wood bison, and elk graze in the Wildlife Park, while the Sky Watching Domes offer a transparent ceiling above the bed for nights under the northern sky.

https://reisenexclusiv.com/alberta-jenseits-der-rockies/

Address

17339 Victoria Trail
Smoky Lake, AB
T0A3C0

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 8pm
Tuesday	9am - 8pm
Wednesday	9am - 8pm
Thursday	9am - 8pm
Friday	9am - 8pm
Saturday	9am - 8pm
Sunday	9am - 8pm

Telephone

+17806562229

Website

https://metiscrossing.com/

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