Powwow Country: Métis Crossing - Near Smoky Lake, Alberta

Métis Crossing
Near Smoky Lake

All things Métis is what the Métis Crossing has to offer. Whether it’s walking through the interpretive centre or taking in Voyageur Days on Aug. 25 and 26 or cooking bannock over a campfire, Metis Crossing has much to offer. And soon there will be even more. There are plans for expansion, says executive director Benita Galandy, and that will include a hotel and conference centre. Right now, the closest accommodations are 11 kilometres away in Smoky Lake. The on-site gift shop offers authentically Métis-made crafts. Along with an interactive cultural experience for visitors, the 512-acre site offers tenting and RV parking. Historically, the location was a popular stop on the trail for Native peoples on their annual round of activities, as well as traders, and missionaries. The North Saskatchewan River which runs alongside was also a major waterway for travel throughout the northwest as well. The ziplines, six in total, added to the site in 2008, offer spectacular views of the river and are a popular attraction.

For more information, check out:
www.metiscrossing.com/visit.html