Indigenous Experiences

Name: Metis Crossing New Years Eve Celebration
Start: 2024-12-31
End: 2024-12-31
Location: Metis Crossing

East of Edmonton

We respectfully acknowledge the traditional and ancestral lands of the First Nations Peoples of Treaty 6, Treaty 8 and Treaty 10 Territories and the Homeland of the Métis Nation. The Go East of Edmonton Region continues to be home to Indigenous Peoples, past and present, and we recognize the vital contribution of Indigenous culture, history and perspectives in our shared past, present and future.

Go East of Edmonton Regional Tourism is pleased to present these opportunities to explore Authentic Indigenous Tourism Experiences from across East Central Alberta and Northeast Alberta Lakeland.

Signature Experiences

Northeast Experiences

Go Northeast of Edmonton and experience Alberta's Premier Indigenous Experiences. Immerse yourself in the rich Metis culture and history at Metis Crossing. See the world renowned Janvier Gallery, book an Indigenous experience at Hideaway Adventure Grounds and tour one of many local museums and adventure operators from across the Northeast Lakeland region.

East Experiences

Go East of Edmonton and start your Indigenous experience in the Beaver Hills Biosphere. Feel the history at Elk Island National Park, at Akasu as well as other indigenous sites and businesses featuring local art, gifts and more.

Featured Artwork by Ellie Lagrandeur, Dreamcatchers Gift & Art Gallery in Fort Saskatchewan

Southeast Experiences

Go Southeast of Edmonton and begin your journey along the Poundmaker Trail.

Local museums are a wealth of Indigenous history and experience one of the largest and most well preserved archaelogical sites dating back 5000 years, at the Bodo Archaelogical Site and Centre. Learn about a Bison Pound used by Indigenous people for centuries.

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