January 26, 2022
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Metis Crossing offers Unique Cultural Experiences in Smoky Lake County On September 25, The Visions, Hopes and Dreams Wildlife Park welcomed the return of Woods Bison, Plains Bison, White Bison, Elk, White Elk, and Percheron horses to the traditional Métis Lands at Métis Crossing. Len Hrehorets, owner of Visions, Hopes and Dreams, stated that, “Visions, Hopes and Dreams began as a way to provide hope for my family, yet never reached its full potential. The last two years, I have worked with Métis Crossing to develop a partnership to progress this dream to showcase my buffalo to the world. Today, each of us provides important contribuRare white bison. tions to the joint venture, creating some(Michelle Pinon/Photo) thing better than either of us could have achieved alone.” Metis Crossing Manager Leon Crossing is its 40 room boutique lodge that is nearing compleBoychuk-Hunter was more than happy to tion. It is expected to open at the end of January, and will be a provide a personal tour of the wildlife welcome addition to this one-of-a-kind place that is steeped in park during a visit on Dec. 11. Meyers, history and one that will continue to make history in the months Sporting traditional capotes are: Leon Boychuk-Hunter, Rachelle who came along for the ride, pointed out and years to come. Amyotte, Charne Roodt and Lilyrose Meyers. (Michelle Pinon/Photo) that white bison are rare. It is believed that these bison and other species last Michelle Pinon roamed the hills in this area around 1865. News Advertiser Also, new to Metis Crossing are cross-country ski trails. Metis Crossing tells the distinct Indigenous story of the Metis people Boychuk-Hunter said the trails were designed by by three time through a variety of hands on cultural Olympic medalist Beckie Scott. The trails include groomed activities, and recently added a number of beginner, 1 km, 4 km and 5 km trails. Added to the list of winter activities are: horse drawn sleigh new experiences for visitors this winter. Located 14 kilometres south of the rides, snow tubing, tobogganing and outdoor skating. Indigenous cuisine and cultural exhibits along with the workTown of Smoky Lake, Metis Crossing is situated just off the north bank of the shops take place in the Cultural North Saskatchewan River. It encom- Interpretive Centre that was designed by passes 512 acres of land comprised of Metis Architect Tiffany Shaw-Collinge. river lot titles from the original Metis The centre opened in 2020 and incorporates traditional craftsmanship with modsettlers to the region in the late 1800’s. CWRS Wheat Breathtaking scenery and many ern materials to create a structure that unique offerings make this an unforget- hints at the building style of the fur trade AAC Brandon - improved FHB resistance, most table place, and one that provides a era rive lot homes with the functionality widely grown CWRS variety in Western Canada whole host of experiences for people of a contemporary place to gather, learn for 5 years and share. near and far to enjoy. AAC Wheatland VB - wheat midge tolerant Another exciting development at Metis Lilyrose Meyers, Traditional very good lodging resistance Knowledge Keeper and Teacher at Metis Crossing, recently shared some CWSWS Wheat of the history of the Metis people during Tales from the Trapline, an immerAC Andrew - In demand for both milling and feed sive experience which included in part: industry, great silage option the traditional winter activity of snowshoeing, a demonstration on how to set Fababeans a snare, influence of the fur trade and 219-16 - shorter height and improved yield over CDC way of life for the Metis in the Victoria Snowdrop, smaller seed size than Snowbird and Lobstick settlements. One of the highlights of winter 2021 Yellow Peas and 2022 are tours of the Visions, CDC Canary - improved standability, early maturity Hopes and Dreams Wildlife Park.
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