Blending Indigenous Heritage, Luxury Glamping, and Year-Round Stargazing Experiences
Métis Crossing, Alberta’s premier cultural destination for Métis heritage, sought to expand its offerings with a unique accommodation experience that would bring guests closer to the land, the stars, and Métis traditions. With 50 acres of pristine northern Alberta sky and rich cultural history, the leadership at Métis Crossing envisioned a glamping experience that would offer both luxury and cultural immersion—all year round.
Their solution: custom-designed, four-season stargazing domes from NovaDome.
Métis Crossing’s goal was to:
Create immersive accommodations that reflect Métis values of land connection, storytelling, and hospitality.
Provide a premium glamping experience under the stars—enhancing the spiritual and sensory connection to nature.
Offer year-round comfort, even through Alberta’s coldest months.
Support Indigenous tourism growth through innovative and culturally resonant design.
To fulfill this vision, Métis Crossing partnered with NovaDome to design and install state-of-the-art Astro Series domes tailored for four-season glamping. These domes featured:
Panoramic skylight panels, offering unobstructed views of Alberta’s star-filled skies—perfect for stargazing and aurora watching.
High-efficiency insulation and HVAC compatibility, ensuring guest comfort in both summer heat and sub-zero winters.
Durable, low-maintenance fiberglass construction to withstand Alberta’s variable climate with minimal upkeep.
Customizable interiors, allowing Métis Crossing to blend contemporary luxury with traditional elements like Métis art and storytelling spaces.
The stargazing domes are more than just a place to sleep—they are a cultural bridge. Guests wake up to expansive prairie views, watch the northern lights from bed, and fall asleep beneath a blanket of stars—all while staying on land rich with Métis stories.
Each stay offers:
A sense of reconnection with land and sky, core to Métis cultural values.
Unique interpretive experiences, from guided storytelling to land-based teachings.
Modern luxury in a setting that honors Indigenous heritage.
Boost in year-round tourism: With heated, insulated domes, Métis Crossing can now offer accommodations 12 months a year.
Expanded revenue streams through luxury glamping packages, events, and Indigenous tourism.
Media and visitor attention: The domes have become a signature offering and a focal point for tourism campaigns and guest testimonials.
Cultural preservation: The initiative ties land, stars, and culture into a cohesive guest journey—elevating Métis heritage through hospitality.
The stargazing domes at Métis Crossing are a powerful example of how architecture and cultural vision can come together to create a transformative tourism experience. With NovaDome’s innovative structures, Métis Crossing has introduced a new way to connect visitors with nature and Métis heritage—under the stars, in every season.
