Metis Crossing
Metis Crossing
4.5
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Métis Crossing is Alberta’s first major Métis cultural destination. Created as a place for Métis people to share Métis stories, we welcome everyone to join us for cultural experiences and an opportunity for reconnection with one’s own story. Métis Crossing is a place of joy and hope, sharing the distinct Indigenous story of the Métis people through experiential Métis cultural experiences.
Completed in 2020, the 11, 000sqft Cultural Gathering Centre located at Métis Crossing is simply stunning. Sitting amongst 688-acres of land and designed by a Métis architect, the Cultural Gathering Centre incorporates traditional craftsmanship with modern materials to create a stunning structure that hints at the building style of the fur trade era river lot homes with the functionality of a contemporary place to gather, learn, and share the Métis story.
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Newman65
Red Deer, Canada75 contributions
Aug 2023 • Solo
The review is about the Lodge on site. The lodge is new and right on site. It might have started operations around 18 months ago.
I stayed there for two nights and had a wonderful stay. The lodge has a view of the river and walking trails nearby. The room was clean and comfortable. The front desk was friendly, and check-in and check-out were quick. All staff I encountered were very friendly.
I found the room spacious and the bed very comfortable. It had everything I needed except a coffee machine. A coffee shop is on-site if you want coffee in the morning.
Cell phone coverage is very poor on-site, but the hotel has free Wi-Fi. That wasn't an issue for me because I have wifi calling on my phone. The Wi-Fi isn't fast, but enough for Zoom calls.
Overall, my experience was excellent, and I would stay there again.
I stayed there for two nights and had a wonderful stay. The lodge has a view of the river and walking trails nearby. The room was clean and comfortable. The front desk was friendly, and check-in and check-out were quick. All staff I encountered were very friendly.
I found the room spacious and the bed very comfortable. It had everything I needed except a coffee machine. A coffee shop is on-site if you want coffee in the morning.
Cell phone coverage is very poor on-site, but the hotel has free Wi-Fi. That wasn't an issue for me because I have wifi calling on my phone. The Wi-Fi isn't fast, but enough for Zoom calls.
Overall, my experience was excellent, and I would stay there again.
Written 4 September 2023
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Thank you for the 5-star review! We look forward to welcoming you back to Métis Crossing soon.
Written 13 October 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Footprints30300
1 contribution
Jun 2023
This was our first trip to Alberta, my sister and I and our husbands wanted to visit our brother who lives in Smoky Lake. He recommended Metis Crossing to us and we were quite happy he did. Lovely hotel in Smoky Lake on the North Saskatchewan River. The staff were all very helpful and accommodating even preparing meals for us outside of the usual restaurant hours. The suites were clean and fresh with access to the outside deck and beautiful view of the river. Unfortunately we had rain for a good part of our stay so we were unable to partake in any outside activities so I guess we'll just have to visit again.
Written 27 June 2023
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Thank you for the 5-star review! We look forward to welcoming you back to Métis Crossing soon.
Written 13 October 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
comptravell
4 contributions
Aug 2022 • Family
This is an amazing gem of a place. We brought our grandkids, 8 and 9, and they learned so much. The food was absolutely sensational and gift shop was lovely. Don't stay in one of the "trapper cabins" terrible, but the rest was AMAZING.
Written 9 June 2023
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Thank you so much for your review and 5 stars!
We look forward to welcoming you back to Métis Crossing.
Written 15 June 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Dennis W
Turner Valley, Canada1 contribution
May 2023
I participated in a two day workshop at Metis Crossing. The staff were courteous and helpful going beyond the call of duty by allowing me to park my RV close to the facility and plugged in to an outlet so my fridge remained cold. I forgot my toiletries when we left which were then promptly posted and returned to me. The food at our event was of a good quality, looked fresh, and wholesome. I highly recommend Metis Crossing accommodation as well as food service and as a location for business workshops and seminars.
Written 15 May 2023
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Trip245595
1 contribution
Jan 2023
No cell service-no front desk on the last nite after 10pm - if I go out to my car and forget my card key - how do I get in? Wait - a cell number but NO cell service
Stayed in the only Exec room for 300+ a nite
Heating didn't work properly - good thing I had my own fan
No plug ins for cool nite - had to go out and start my car mid morning
Toilet Paper is gross
Towels are Hard
Shower flooded the room first am - had to shower across the Hall [was a good shower]
I'm the only car in the lot the last nite - only guest? No front desk - no one available
Can't park your vehicle at the door to unload as it is a fire lane - so lame
Ironing Board - really - like skate board.... get a real ironing board.....
AND THE BIG ONE FOR ME - so the elevator and stairs are about the same distance for the front doors... the elevator is pathetic - a min to do 1 floor so I choose the stairs
Mats at the entrance outside = mats in the breezeway = mats in inside
A sign with no wet footwear... how do I do that? The the final am = they add a sign to make sure I see it - I ripped the sign down and put it on my sisters front door -
How pathetic - what am I suppose to do? Take off my shoes to enter their facility?
It is all because the hotel is broke and does not have any cleaners... they are making their staff do multiple duties.
Did they offer me something in compensation? NO... so never again
Addendum: Staff were friendly -
The place is a government funded facility run by people who know NOTHING about hospitality. They think they are entitled. 640 buck is for a ***** experience. Never again.
Stayed in the only Exec room for 300+ a nite
Heating didn't work properly - good thing I had my own fan
No plug ins for cool nite - had to go out and start my car mid morning
Toilet Paper is gross
Towels are Hard
Shower flooded the room first am - had to shower across the Hall [was a good shower]
I'm the only car in the lot the last nite - only guest? No front desk - no one available
Can't park your vehicle at the door to unload as it is a fire lane - so lame
Ironing Board - really - like skate board.... get a real ironing board.....
AND THE BIG ONE FOR ME - so the elevator and stairs are about the same distance for the front doors... the elevator is pathetic - a min to do 1 floor so I choose the stairs
Mats at the entrance outside = mats in the breezeway = mats in inside
A sign with no wet footwear... how do I do that? The the final am = they add a sign to make sure I see it - I ripped the sign down and put it on my sisters front door -
How pathetic - what am I suppose to do? Take off my shoes to enter their facility?
It is all because the hotel is broke and does not have any cleaners... they are making their staff do multiple duties.
Did they offer me something in compensation? NO... so never again
Addendum: Staff were friendly -
The place is a government funded facility run by people who know NOTHING about hospitality. They think they are entitled. 640 buck is for a ***** experience. Never again.
Written 17 January 2023
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Snowy Sleighride
Edmonton, Canada1 contribution
Dec 2022
I have searched the world far and wide for the perfect french-fry and I have finally found the perfect one --- this past weekend at Metis Crossing. Their fries are sublime, along with their sumptuous breakfasts. This weekend I was there with friends for the craft fair, which was a true artistic feast. The cheery staff made us feel so welcome at the hotel. It is an architectural wonder reflecting the Metis heritage and inherent landscape. And it is all the more marvellous because this hotel is designed by a Metis woman architect.
Written 6 December 2022
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Thank you so much for your review and 5 stars!
We look forward to welcoming you back to Métis Crossing.
Written 15 May 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Sunshine07650061135
Edmonton, Canada2 contributions
Dec 2022
Spent this past weekend at the Lodge at Metis Crossing. The service was fantastic. Staff were very attentive to our needs and were super friendly. The bed linens were so smooth and the beds themselves so comfortable. Having breakfast in the Bistro with the sun rising over the frosty North Saskatchewn River made the food even more savoury. The Indigenous Craft sale in the Gathering Centre, the horse drawn sleigh ride where we got to see the white buffalo & their calves, as well as Percheron horses, the well-maintained skating rink, walking in nature - all made for a great getaway - only 1 1/2 hours from Edmonton. Thank you again Metis Crossing staff.
Written 5 December 2022
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Thank you so much for your review and 5 stars!
We look forward to welcoming you back to Métis Crossing.
Written 15 May 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Kimalani
Santa Cruz, CA7 contributions
Oct 2022
Highlights of stay: the beautiful, contemporary architecture, with roots in the Métis Culture; simple components wonderfully put together. Immaculate. Of course location, overlooking the Saskatchewan River, so beautiful, better than watching a screen, it's weather changeable, often dramatic. We arrived on the shoulder season so very quiet. My husband enjoyed going out to the common area by the fireplace to read. The food was traditional fare such as buffalo, wild rice with the chef putting a creative twist on the ingredients. Delicious! Lastly, the welcome. Alma is hospitality defined, gracious & focused on our needs & enjoyment. 10 stars if we could! 1800 miles + a border between us but we hope to return.
Written 26 October 2022
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Thank you so much Kimalani for your review and 5 stars!
We look forward to welcoming you back to Métis Crossing.
Written 15 May 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Tvler8
St. Albert, Canada902 contributions
Jul 2022
A true heritage site portraying the Metis contributions to Canadian History. The grand hall serves really great Bison Burgers . The locations is on the river banks of the North Saskatchewan River. There are camp sites as well as a new Lodge.
Written 26 July 2022
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Thank you so much for your review and 5 stars!
We look forward to welcoming you back to Métis Crossing.
Written 15 May 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Vivian M
1 contribution
May 2022 • Business
Amazing place! The new Boutique Lodge is ideal for corporate retreats as well as personal events. Love the integration of Métis culture!
Written 10 May 2022
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Thank you so much Vivian for your review and 5 stars!
We look forward to welcoming you back to Métis Crossing.
Written 20 June 2022
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
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