Deep into Alberta’s vast territory, 120 kilometres northeast of Edmonton on the banks of the North Saskatchewan River, lies Métis Crossing. Built on the original river lots of Métis settlers along one of Canada’s most important fur-trading routes, the cultural interpretive centre and sleek, modern lodge has eight sky-watching domes. Their transparent ceilings are perfectly positioned for lying in your king-sized bed and gazing at the heavens. Choose your dome based on the part of the sky you’d like to see – north for the aurora borealis or south for the Perseid meteor shower. Deepen your understanding of the night sky with an interpretative talk from a Métis knowledge holder, who will explain how they used the stars to time hunts, harvest plants and track changes in the weather. And if you fall asleep too quickly and miss the celestial happenings, you can always join the Visions, Hopes and Dreams wildlife tour to spot the rare white bison and the elk that roam the parkland here. metiscrossing.com
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