Join us for a traditional plant walk to learn about the deep connections between the Métis people and plant life through traditional knowledge.
Summer experience
Traditional Plant Walk . Join our Métis Cultural Interpreter for an immersive nature walk along a lush valley trail, following the North Saskatchewan River.
We will explore some of the native plants in the area, their historical importance to the Métis people, and their contemporary uses.
Plants are our first family, as they provide us all with food, shelter, tools, and medicine, so let’s reunite and reconnect with the leafy beings that have supported us since the beginning.
Price: Adult: $53/person, Youth & Senior: $42/person
Métis people have long relied on their understanding of local plant life. This knowledge, passed down through generations, includes the use of plants for medicine, food, and other practical purposes.
The North Saskatchewan River played a vital role in the fur trade and in the lives of those who lived on its banks. Furs were sent east and commercial goods travelled west to communities along the river.
Up-river from the trading post at Fort Victoria, the river lots at Métis Crossing served as an important gathering place for First Nations and settlers alike.
Today, visitors to Métis Crossing are invited to paddle along this historic route, and deepen their own connection to this part of our shared heritage.
Deepen your understanding of Métis heritage through stories from our experienced guides and traditional knowledge-keepers.
Connect to the Métis way of life through the sharing of practices, traditions, and foods central to Métis culture.
Participate in unique activities designed to bring you closer to Métis past, present and future.
Experience the healing potential of this powerful place, through a new appreciation for our land, wildlife and shared history.
Yes. Participants must be at least five years old. There is no upper age limit, but participants must be sufficiently mobile to walk.
The safety of our staff and guests is of utmost importance. If the weather is deemed unsafe we will cancel the experience.
The plant walk can accommodate up to 15 participants. Larger groups will be split into smaller groups to ensure a personalized and engaging experience for everyone.
Summer
55- 69
Groups of up to 15
Wednesday, May 4, 2050
