3 Day Metis Crossing Experience

   
Destination:
Edmonton, Canada
Duration:
2 Nights
Offer ends:
10 January 2025
Valid for travel:
17 May - 5 Oct 25

Details

The sky, stars, and constellations served as guiding lights for the Métis ancestors. As part of the experience at Métis Crossing you can now sleep under the stars, further exploring how the Métis people used the stars and sky to navigate, and how the sky was used as a clock, calendar, and provided critical instructions for understanding when to plant, hunt, and work the land.

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Inclusions

  • 2 nights at in a Sky Watching Dome at Metis Crossing
  • 2 breakfast, 1 lunch and 2 dinners
  • Guided tour of Visions, Hopes, and Dreams at Métis Crossing Wildlife Park
  • Meet the Métis: Tour of traditional Métis homesteads
  • Through the Eye of the Hunter: Métis way of living off the land with an archery experience
  • 3 day car hire in a Nissan Versa or similar+

Itinerary

Independently arrive and check-in at The Lodge at Métis Crossing. Explore the lodge and amenities, such as the lounge with its floor to ceiling windows - the perfect place to enjoy the evening nightscape of stars and constellations. The expansive property invites guests to walk the grounds or venture out on some of the over 10km of hiking trails. Cuisine is part of the experience, made with traditionally sourced ingredients carefully prepared, and served in dining areas with stunning views of nature. Dinner included. Overnight in a Sky Watching Dome at Métis Crossing.

After breakfast begin your adventure as you set out to discover the beauty of Métis history and their contributions to Canadian culture. First, embark on a guided tour of Visions, Hopes, and Dreams at Métis Crossing Wildlife Park to view heritage species such as rare white bison, wood bison and the unique Percheron horses. After lunch, you are led on a guided tour of a traditional Métis river lot farm as they existed for generations, exploring their seasonal practices, art and stories. Finally, be amazed by a revealing exploration of the cultural significance of life on the land and traditional Métis way of life. Breakfast, lunch and dinner
included. Overnight in a Sky Watching Dome at Métis Crossing.

After a final delicious breakfast, check out as your package comes to an end. Breakfast included.

Terms & Conditions

* Conditions apply. On sale until  10 Jan 25 for travel until 16 Dec 25. +Offer is subject to vehicle availability. Minimum renter age without surcharge is 25 years. Drivers aged 21-24 years may be eligible to rent subject to an age surcharge. Rentals are subject to the Terms and Conditions of Alamo rental agreement and the Alamo standard driver and credit qualifications. Rental days are based on a 24 hour period. Prices correct as at 30 Oct 24 but may be adjusted if surcharges, fees, taxes, or currency exchange rates are affected. Offers subject to availability. (All savings and bonus nights are included in the advertised price). Fees apply for direct payments made to Viva Holidays using a debit or credit card. Amounts payable to third parties not included. Bookings must be made directly with Viva Holidays or a travel agent, please confirm all prices, availability and details with your consultant before booking. Cancellation fees apply, offers may be withdrawn without notice and are not combinable with any other offers unless stated. The Viva Holidays General Booking Conditions apply vivaholidays.com.au/policies/booking-conditions. Viva Holidays Pty Ltd ABN 78 634 662 294.

From

$1,749* | per person twin share
Destination:
Edmonton, Canada
Duration:
2 Nights
Offer ends:
10 January 2025
Valid for travel:
17 May - 5 Oct 25