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FAQ

frequently asked questions

“I wasn't really looking for him, I was looking for an answer. It's the question that drives us, Neo. It's the question that brought you here.”
—Trinity, The Matrix
“I wasn't really looking for him, I was looking for an answer. It's the question that drives us, Neo. It's the question that brought you here.”
—Trinity, The Matrix

Where are you located?

Cross River is 35 minutes from Radium Hot Springs, BC, just outside of Kootenay National Park. We are 14.7 km down Settlers Road from Highway 93 S. We send you detailed driving directions when you book.
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What are your accommodations like?

Our cabins are warm, charming, and full of stories. Other accommodation options can include lodge dorm rooms, tipis, and tents. They are all off-the-grid and we keep everything clean.
Learn more about our accommodations here

How many people to a cabin?

The cabins sleep either up to three adults or up to two adults with one or two children. Each cabin has a queen bed and a twin bed, and we have cots/mattresses and linens when needed.
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Do the cabins have toilets / showers?

Yes. Each cabin has a toilet, sink with clean running water that is also drinkable, and shower with on-demand hot water.
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Do the cabins have kitchens?

No. All food and garbage are kept in the main lodge, which has a large, fully-equipped, communal kitchen. This is where everyone on-site gathers to eat.
Learn more about our hand-crafted meals here

Does the facility have electricity?

Yes. All cabins and the main lodge have electricity generated by micro-hydro and/or solar energy. The system in the cabins powers lights. The system in the main lodge powers lights, appliances, and plugins for tech and charging devices.
Learn more about our facility here

Do you have wifi and cell service?

We have wifi with a caveat. There is a satellite on-site, but only in one location for emergency communications. We can show guests how to use this, but the cabins and main lodge themselves do not have a connection. There is no cell service out here.
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What do you do in an emergency?

We have fully-trained advanced wilderness first aid responders on staff, as well as a satellite for emergency calls. If a hospital or external help is needed, the Invermere Hospital is 45 minutes away and local logging and mining companies have help nearby. 

What are your meals like?

Delicious, nutritious, and heartwarming, in order to offer healthy sustenance for outdoor activities and opportunities for communal gathering. Meals are made fresh every day and have been described as “heavenly home cooking” and “wild gourmet.”
Learn more about our hand-crafted meals here

A curious hiker investigating a plant she found during a guided hike for an artists' retreat

Where are you located?

Cross River is 35 minutes from Radium Hot Springs, BC, just outside of Kootenay National Park. We are 14.7 km down Settlers Road from Highway 93 S. We send you detailed driving directions when you book.
Learn more about our area here

What are your accommodations like?

Our cabins are warm, charming, and full of stories. Other accommodation options can include lodge dorm rooms, tipis, and tents. They are all off-the-grid and we keep everything clean.
Learn more about our accommodations here

How many people do the cabins sleep?

The cabins sleep either up to three adults or up to two adults with one or two children. Each cabin has a queen bed and a twin bed, and we have cots/mattresses and linens when needed.
Learn more about our accommodations here

Do the cabins have bathrooms and showers?

Yes. Each cabin has a toilet, sink with clean running water that is also drinkable, and shower with on-demand hot water.
Learn more about our accommodations here

Do the cabins have kitchens?

No. All food and garbage are kept in the main lodge, which has a large, fully-equipped, communal kitchen. This is where everyone on-site gathers to eat.
Learn more about our hand-crafted meals here

Does the facility have electricity?

Yes. All cabins and the main lodge have electricity generated by micro-hydro and/or solar energy. The system in the cabins powers lights. The system in the main lodge powers lights, appliances, and plugins for tech and charging devices.
Learn more about our facility here

Do you have wifi and cell service?

We have wifi with a caveat. There is a satellite on-site, but only in one location for emergency communications. We can show guests how to use this, but the cabins and main lodge themselves do not have a connection. There is no cell service out here.
Learn more about our facility here

What do you do in case of emergencies?

We have fully-trained advanced wilderness first aid responders on staff, as well as a satellite for emergency calls. If a hospital or external help is needed, the Invermere Hospital is 45 minutes away and local logging and mining companies have help nearby. 

What are your meals like?

Delicious, nutritious, and heartwarming, in order to offer healthy sustenance for outdoor activities and opportunities for communal gathering. Meals are made fresh every day and have been described as “heavenly home cooking” and “wild gourmet.”
Learn more about our hand-crafted meals here

A curious hiker investigating a plant she found during a guided hike for an artists' retreat
An Indigenous cultural awareness workshop at the Cross River tipi encampment

What educational programs do you offer?

All educational programs are outdoors and experiential. They focus on earth-based living or ancestral skills, land-based learning, and cultural and historical knowledge. We can tailor programs for guests or collaborate with teachers and other groups.
Learn more about our educational programs here

Do you work with Indigenous people?

Yes. We have a wide network of skilled Indigenous knowledge keepers, artists, artisans, hunters, gatherers, and crafters. We collaborate and hire them to design and/or facilitate cultural programs.
Learn more about us and our team here

Do you collaborate with others?

Yes. We love working with schools and others to create specific learning outcomes through outdoor and cultural education. If you are a teacher or a retreat/program coordinator, please contact us to discuss possibilities.
Learn more about us and our team here

Do you give group discounts?

Yes. We give group discounts on a case-by-case basis. Schools, non-profit organizations, and Indigenous community members receive a standard discount all the time, and we are happy to help whenever we can. Please contact us to discuss your situation.
Learn more about us and our team here

Do you offer guided hikes?

Yes. We have a certified ACMG hiking guide living on-site and have a wide network of other Indigenous and non-Indigenous guides when needed.
Learn more about our recreation possibilities here

Do you offer guided rafting trips?

Yes. We contract this out to an amazing local company and the most popular rafting trip in our area is on the nearby Kootenay River. The put-in is only two minutes away, and the shuttle bus drives you back to your car at the end.
Learn more about our recreation possibilities here

What activities can we do there?

Some common activities include hiking, biking, rafting, and fishing; yoga; forest games, arts, and crafting around the grounds; ancestral and earth-based living skills; driving tours to Radium, Invermere, or Fort Steele; and gathering around the campfire or outdoor hot tub.
Learn more about all of our activity possibilities here

What is the best time of year to visit?

We are open from May to October, and each season has its treasures. May / September can have cooler nights for cozying up to a fire. We often see the most wildlife in June, wildflowers in July, and August is the hottest month. Every time is a good time to visit!
Learn more about our area here

An Indigenous cultural awareness workshop at the Cross River tipi encampment

What educational programs do you offer?

All educational programs are outdoors and experiential. They focus on earth-based living or ancestral skills, land-based learning, and cultural and historical knowledge. We can tailor programs for guests or collaborate with teachers and other groups.
Learn more about our educational programs here

Do you work with Indigenous people?

Yes. We have a wide network of skilled Indigenous knowledge keepers, artists, artisans, hunters, gatherers, and crafters. We collaborate and hire them to design and/or facilitate cultural programs.
Learn more about us and our team here

Do you collaborate on programs with others?

Yes. We love working with schools and others to create specific learning outcomes through outdoor and cultural education. If you are a teacher or a retreat/program coordinator, please contact us to discuss possibilities.
Learn more about us and our team here

Do you give group discounts?

Yes. We give group discounts on a case-by-case basis. Schools, non-profit organizations, and Indigenous community members receive a standard discount all the time, and we are happy to help whenever we can. Please contact us to discuss your situation.
Learn more about us and our team here

Do you offer guided hikes?

Yes. We have a certified ACMG hiking guide living on-site and have a wide network of other Indigenous and non-Indigenous guides when needed.
Learn more about our recreation possibilities here

Do you offer guided river rafting trips?

Yes. We contract this out to an amazing local company and the most popular rafting trip in our area is on the nearby Kootenay River. The put-in is only two minutes away, and the shuttle bus drives you back to your car at the end.
Learn more about our recreation possibilities here

What activities can we do there?

Some common activities include hiking, biking, rafting, and fishing; yoga; forest games, arts, and crafting around the grounds; ancestral and earth-based living skills; driving tours to Radium, Invermere, or Fort Steele; and gathering around the campfire or outdoor hot tub.
Learn more about our activity possibilities here

What is the best time of year to visit?

We are open from May to October, and each season has its treasures. May / September can have cooler nights for cozying up to a fire. We often see the most wildlife in June, wildflowers in July, and August is the hottest month. Every time is a good time to visit!
Learn more about our area here

How large of a group can you accommodate?

An ideal group size is 15-25 people, but we can host larger depending on sleeping arrangements and group needs. By design, we have kept the place smaller to nurture its family feeling and natural connection to the land. We are an exceptional facility for smaller group retreats, events, or family reunions, but contact us about any group idea you have. We have ways to make things work.

How large of a group can you accommodate?

An ideal group size is 15-25 people, but we can host larger depending on sleeping arrangements and group needs. By design, we have kept the place smaller to nurture its family feeling and natural connection to the land. We are an exceptional facility for smaller group retreats, events, or family reunions, but contact us about any group idea you have. We have ways to make things work.

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A successful hike for grade 6 students during an outdoor education kids camp at Cross River

What All Do You Have There?

Remote heritage cabin accommodations
Main lodge with kitchen and outdoor wood-fired hot tub
Resident chef preparing on-site meals during summer
30' retreat yurt with large two-tiered deck and shower/toilet building
30' Elder's Lodge and cultural program building
Tipi and tenting areas
Indigenous cultural sharing spaces
Flint knapping pit and ancestral skills workplaces
Communal campfire pits
Forest games and fun educational experiences
Solar and micro-hydro power systems for environmental sustainability
Satellite wifi and phone for emergencies
Reflection areas along Yearling Creek
Access trail to the Cross River Canyon BC Recreation Site
Connected land tenure agreement area with cultural and educational program sites
Trails to nearby lookouts over the Kootenay Valley and river
Remote access within 20-55 minutes to hiking trails in the Rocky Mountain parks
Experienced Indigenous and non-Indigenous guides, educators, and facilitators

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What All Do You Have There?

Remote heritage cabin accommodations
Main lodge with kitchen and outdoor wood-fired hot tub
Resident chef preparing on-site meals during summer
30' retreat yurt with large two-tiered deck and shower/toilet building
30' Elder's Lodge and cultural program building
Tipi and tenting areas
Indigenous cultural sharing spaces
Flint knapping pit and ancestral skills workplaces
Communal campfire pits
Forest games and fun educational experiences
Solar and micro-hydro power systems for environmental sustainability
Satellite wifi and phone for emergencies
Reflection areas along Yearling Creek
Access trail to the Cross River Canyon BC Recreation Site
Connected land tenure agreement area with cultural and educational program sites
Trails to nearby lookouts over the Kootenay Valley and river
Remote access within 20-55 minutes to hiking trails in the Rocky Mountain parks
Experienced Indigenous and non-Indigenous guides, educators, and facilitators

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next to Kootenay National Park
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Cabins. Recreation. Education.

In the Canadian Rocky Mountains,
next to Kootenay National Park
Tel: (+1) 403 800 2564 

Em: info@crossriver.ca