Crossing at Ghost River, The

Cochrane’s most unique event center and vacation destination, The Crossing at Ghost River, is located only an hour from downtown Calgary, in the beautiful Alberta foothills. Once a natural river crossing for Indigenous peoples, The Crossing at Ghost River: Inn and Venue, is a serene retreat in the Cochrane countryside where guests enjoy warm hospitality, gourmet dining, and stunning natural beauty. Whether you’re planning an intimate wedding, corporate event, wellness retreat, family reunion, peaceful getaway, or a solo escape, the peaceful riverside setting and cozy atmosphere provide the perfect backdrop for creating lasting memories. Enjoy unique amenities such sunset picnics, private hiking trails, a intimate cocktail lounge, and stargazing experiences as well as the properties numerous outdoor spaces. Hosting events and gatherings for up to 60 guests, guest rooms are all uniquely furnished with antiques. Distinctive from other hotels and inns, no two rooms are the same and rooms do not contain TV’s to encourage guests to enjoy the natural surroundings. There are also many outdoor activities in the area, from horseback riding to watersports on Ghost Lake, fishing on the Bow River to visiting the Yamnuska Wolf Dog Sanctuary and hiking in Kananaskis Country.