Signature Experience
Smoky Lake Pumpkin Fair
During the Pumpkin Fair at Smoky Lake from October 5th to 8th, 2023, Métis Crossing invites you to join us for cultural experiences, comfortable stay, indigenous inspired cuisine, and the vibrant atmosphere of the Pumpkin Fest.
Smoky Lake Pumpkin Fair: 3 days of festivities of the fair, enjoying everything from food trucks and beer gardens to cultural showcases, wine tasting, and thrilling activities like the pumpkin drop.
Activities and events planned during the Pumpkin Fair
Why settle for ordinary when you can make your Pumpkin Fair experience extraordinary? You’re just a brief 10-minute drive away from the heart of the festivities.
Enjoy the opening night of the festival from the comfort of our accommodations. The weekend of festivities starts at Métis Crossing. Join us for the Harvest Dinner and Whispers from the Stars Cultural Experience.
Enjoy locally sourced, harvested ingredients. Step into a world where the sky unveils its secrets, and the past comes alive under the stars. Join us for an extraordinary evening that weaves together indigenous-inspired cuisine, captivating storytelling, and an enchanting celestial experience – all part of our Harvest Dinner event.
- Times: 5 pm – 9 pm
- Location: Restaurant at Métis Crossing
- Ticket Price: $75.00
A Day of festive and activities in Smoky Lake, just 10 min drive from Métis Crossing. Planned events: Kick off night, beer gardens, food trucks and more.
Signature Experiences / Cultural showcases within the price of the General Admission at Métis Crossing.
Annual weigh off, pancake breakfast, food trucks, car show, farmers market, beer gardens, liquor tasting, wine tasting, cultural showcases, corn maze, pumpkin drop, harvest diner and more.
Métis Crossing Dining Experience.
Family Day in Smoky Lake – join the festivities in town, including a pancake breakfast, kids entertainment, midway, petting zoo, crafts for kids, min artisan market, perogy eating contest, pumpkin carving showcase, Food trucks and more.
Harvest Sunday Brunch at Métis Crossing:
- Times: 10:30 am – 1:00 pm
- Location: Restaurant at Métis Crossing
- Tickets: $49 per person.
Experience Ultimate Convenience: Stay at Métis Crossing During the Pumpkin Fair and Save on Signature Experiences!
Stay at Métis Crossing: Escape the hustle and bustle of Smoky Lake and enjoy the festivities and activities both in town and at Métis Crossing. Guests staying in our lodge rooms will enjoy a 15% discount on signature experiences. When visiting us from October 5th to 8th, 2023, inquire about our bundled deals tailored for Pumpkin Fair attendees. For more information please call 1-780-656-2229.
When you purchase tour stay at the Lodge or the Domes at Métis Crossing General Admission is included in the price of your stay. Enjoy the continental breakfast that is also part of your stay at the Lodge and the Domes. Plan to join us for Hort Breakfast at the Bistro in the Lodge, have lunch at the Cultural Gathering Centre, and enjoy our signature Sunday Brunch. Each element of the food journey at Métis Crossing conveys the story of the Métis people and their culture.
Experience Ultimate Convenience: Stay at Métis Crossing During the Pumpkin Fair!
Stay at Métis Crossing: Escape the hustle and bustle of Smoky Lake and enjoy the festivities and activities both in town and at Métis Crossing. Our boutique lodge offers family rooms with views of the Heritage North Saskatchewan River. For a more natural and authentic experience, choose from our trappers' tents, accommodating 4-6 people (also available for 2). For a premier experience, opt for the Sky Watching Domes and sleep beneath the stars, with options for family domes and single domes. When you purchase tour stay at the Lodge or the Domes at Métis Crossing General Admission is included in the price of your stay. Enjoy the continental breakfast that is also part of your stay at the Lodge and the Domes.
Package Deal: Stay and Signature experience.
Guests staying in our lodge rooms will enjoy a 15% discount on signature experiences. When visiting us from October 5th to 8th, 2023, inquire about our bundled deals tailored for Pumpkin Fair attendees. For more information please call 1-780-656-2229.
Indigenous inspired Cuisine throughout your stay
Plan to join us for Hort Breakfast at the Bistro in the Lodge, have lunch at the Cultural Gathering Centre, and enjoy our signature Sunday Brunch. Each element of the food journey at Métis Crossing conveys the story of the Métis people and their culture.
Interactive Cultural Activities throughout the Site included in the price of General Admission
Come earlier in the day with your children and engage in authentic Indigenous activities planned at Métis Crossing. Cultural activities led by our dedicated cultural team, from canning and preserving to drying demonstrations.
General Admission: Access to the River Lot Farm, Gardens and Historic Métis Homesteads that will tell you the story of the river lot life of Métis People. Playground for the kids. Gift Shop. Hiking and walking trails, Métis cultural exhibits.
Highlights:
- Stay at Métis Crossing During the Pumpkin Fair!
- Choose from a range of accommodation options, including Sky Watching Domes, the boutique Lodge, camping, and glamping.
- Immerse yourself in culture - Signature Experience:
- Enhance your stay with a Package Deal. Get a 15% discount on any signature experience when booking your stay at the Lodge or the Domes at Métis Crossing.
- Interactive Cultural Activities through General Admission
