Métis Crossing Christmas party

By Irene van der Kloet

Métis Crossing has had many activities throughout 2022, the latest one being the Christmas Party on December 10. Visitors were welcomed with a variety of activities indoors: every table had an activity, from gingerbread house making, and cookie baking to bingo and a variety of crafts. Live music entertained the public while people enjoyed their free lunch, and it was well received, as it was a full house. Santa was wandering around the facility, visiting with everyone, especially the kids. Métis Crossing is a large facility, and every opportunity was taken to entertain the public outside as well: horse and wagon rides were offered ongoing, and wagons were ongoing full. After the ride, which could be a bit on the chilly side, a person could warm up at the campfire. There was an opportunity for tobogganing, snowshoeing and skating. The facility in itself is worth a visit, with many Métis cultural artifacts on display, where there are handmade jackets, the Métis sash, jewellery and other ornaments. The in-house store has these artifacts on offer and is well worth a visit. Anyone looking to ski or snowshoe this winter, Métis Crossing is an excellent place to go to with five different trails, plus a walking-only loop, on 688 acres of ancestral historic land with horses, buffalo and elk. Métis Crossing also offers gathering packages for holiday gatherings. This is a unique cultural hub that the region may be proud of. Métis Crossing is located on the Victoria Trail, off highway 855 on the North Saskatchewan river. They also have a Facebook page with more information.