Fall is approaching, and with it comes crisp hikes through Alberta’s plentiful trails, the beautiful colours of changing leaves, and romantic getaways with your person. The Crossing at Ghost River is a beautiful all-inclusive retreat centre, event venue, and inn nestled on 145 acres of peaceful riverside property, all just an hour from Calgary.
From hundreds of trails to explore, to gourmet meals and seemingly your very own cocktail bar – if you’re looking for the perfect romantic fall getaway this year, here’s 5 reasons why ‘The Crossing’ has to be at the top of your list:
Quiet & romantic retreat off the beaten path
Instead of following the highway crowds to our iconic towns like Banff or Canmore, there’s something magical about discovering a mountain getaway that feels like your own little secret. At The Crossing, you pull into a tucked-away escape in the Foothills where the only sounds are the river flowing and the wind through the trees.
You’ll basically feel like you have the place to yourself, allowing you to slow down and actually enjoy the silence together. Nights here are darker (hello stargazing dates!), and even though there’s a day of possibility and trailheads to seize, mornings feel like they were made for sleeping in at The Crossing. It’s the kind of place where romance doesn’t need to be planned – it just happens.
Gourmet locally-sourced meals
Reminisce on your day together while enjoying seasonal menus that change with the harvest, paired with decadent wines, and craft brews from local makers. Meals at The Crossing are always fresh, always inventive, and always included for the most delicious and stress-free retreat.
Their curated meal program includes delicious hot & cold breakfasts, lunch with snacks, and a romantic gourmet dinner each day of your retreat. The menus evolve with the seasons, turning each dish into a celebration of the land you’re exploring, and a celebration of the time you’re sharing together.
Tons of hiking trails with stunning scenic lookouts
If you love lacing up your boots together, the surrounding trails are a wanderer’s dream. Winding through forests, over ridges overlooking the prairies and opening up to hidden lookouts, each trail if full of its own surprises. Among tons of other activities in the area like horseback riding, fly fishing, swimming and stargazing, immersing yourselves in nature is an essential part of your stay at The Crossing.
New for this fall, is The Crossing’s new “Sunset Experience” complete with s’mores, charcuterie, wine, and the coziest lean-to for the most perfect night watching the sunset over the Alberta Rockies from the Foothills lookout.
Intimate and cozy cocktails at ‘The Stirrup’
After a busy day of exploring the trails, or a relaxing day lounging around the beautiful property, heading to their elevated cocktail bar is the perfect way to cap off your evening. The Stirrup feels like stepping into a friend’s living room, with soft lighting, comfy chairs, and a bartender who knows just how you like your drinks.
Crafting the classics, and some of their very own unique creations with a focus on local distilleries & breweries, The Stirrup offers a modern cowboy atmosphere, exquisite cocktails, and a delicious new bar menu to explore as you settle in together.
Riverside sauna – COMING SOON!
Soon, a riverside sauna will take the perfect escape for two at The Crossing to the next level. Surrounded by warm, soothing steam and the sights and sounds of the rolling hills and river, this sauna experience will be designed to bring you closer as the air turns crisp. Providing a moment to slow down, be present with each other, and create a memory you’ll cherish, you won’t want to miss this!
This fall, it’s time that you take your relationship off the beaten path, and discover the hidden gem that is ‘The Crossing at Ghost River’ together.
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