Wedding Venues & Packages

Discover The Crossing at Ghost River: a secluded 145-acre countryside wedding venue in Cochrane, Alberta – just outside of Calgary – perfect for intimate weddings and elopements surrounded by nature.

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A Truly Special Wedding Venue Near Calgary & Cochrane

The Crossing at Ghost River is not your typical Calgary wedding venue. Located the Cochrane countryside, our secluded rural property offers multiple indoor and outdoor event spaces, cozy accommodations, and breathtaking riverfront views — the perfect backdrop for an intimate celebration, full of quiet country charm.

Surrounded by nature and supported by a warm, experienced team, we specialize in creating unforgettable weddings for up to 60 guests. Whether you envision a simple ceremony or an all-inclusive retreat-style wedding, our flexible packages make it easy to bring your dream to life.

Let us help you craft the perfect, personalized celebration that reflects your love story. Contact us to start planning your dream wedding or elopement.

Secluded Cochrane Location

A private 145-acre riverside property in the Alberta foothills.

Intimate Weddings (Up to 60 Guests)

A boutique venue designed exclusively for small, meaningful celebrations.

All-Inclusive Wedding Experience

Venue, dining, accommodations & coordination all in one place.

Indoor & Outdoor Ceremony Spaces

Choose from riverside, forest, patio, or rustic-chic indoor venues.

Wedding Packages Tailored to You

Wedding Options

1. Ceremony-Only Weddings

Perfect for couples seeking a beautiful, intimate location for a daytime celebration. Choose from indoor, outdoor, forest, or riverside settings.

2. Ceremony + Reception Packages

Host your full day on-site and enjoy gourmet dining (see our wedding menus), warm hospitality, and beautifully curated spaces for up to 60 guests.

3. All-Inclusive Wedding Packages

A relaxed retreat-style experience with overnight accommodations (27 guest rooms), chef-crafted meals, and optional exclusive property book-outs for total privacy. Learn more about our dining experience, accommodations, and on-site activities, and explore our curated wedding menus.

What's Included

All weddings at The Crossing include:

  • Ceremony and/or reception venue access

  • Day-of event coordination

  • Tables, chairs, linens, glassware & décor basics

  • A/V equipment (for indoor events)

  • Arch, signing table & ceremony chairs

  • Access to 145 acres of scenic foothills property

  • On-site guest accommodations for overnight packages

Optional upgrades: exclusive full-property book-out, bar services, gourmet dining from our on-site culinary team, and special activities for overnight packages.

Share your vision, desired date, and guest count, and we’ll help recommend the ideal package and setting for your celebration.

Wedding Venues Surrounded by Nature

Every ceremony and reception space at The Crossing is surrounded by the natural beauty of the Alberta foothills. Choose the setting that feels most like “you”, from a rustic wooden barn, to a greenhouse style pavilion, to a riverside site, and more. And you’re looking for a pet-friendly wedding venue – our property is dog-friendly, so you can include your furry friends in your special day too.

Pine Loft Barn (Indoor)

A warm, rustic-chic indoor barn wedding venue with vaulted wood ceilings and picture windows overlooking the foothills. Featuring an entrance area, cozy lounge with wood fireplace, and an outdoor patio.

Remington House (Indoor)

A charming historic home offering bright interiors, elegant character, and a cozy atmosphere ideal for intimate ceremonies, receptions, or welcome dinners.

The River House (Seasonal)

A stunning greenhouse-style indoor-outdoor venue surrounded by forest with a large stone fireplace — the perfect blend of rustic elegance and nature celebrations.

Patio Spaces

Sunlit patios framed by towering trees and foothills views create a tranquil, scenic setting for open-air wedding ceremonies.

Gardens & Green Spaces

Expansive lawns bordered by forest and river views offer a romantic, natural canvas for outdoor ceremonies or tented receptions.

Riverside Ceremony Site

A serene and picturesque ceremony location right beside the crystal clear turquoise waters of the flowing Ghost River, surrounded by towering trees — peaceful, intimate, and breathtakingly beautiful.

Get Inspired

Read more about us on Rocky Mountain Bride and get inspired by photos from weddings at The Crossing at Ghost River. 

Coastal Country Wedding

Featured in Rocky Mountain Bride

Pink Barbie-Style Wedding

Featured in Today’s Bride

Styled Winter Wedding

Photographed by Ayla Love Photography

Boho-Style Greenhouse Wedding

Photographed by Paisley Photos

Glamorous Riverside Wedding

Photographed by Paisley Photos

Magical Winter Wedding

Photographed by Film & Forrest

Our Preferred Vendors

We welcome your choice of planners, florists, décor teams, and photographers. If you’d like recommendations, our preferred vendors offer trusted expertise to bring your wedding vision to life.

Wedding Planners

Kate Cline, Events by Kate

Lauren Weese, Blush & Lace Beginnings

Decor Companies

Paola Bernal, Orchid Balloon Boutique

Photographers & Videographers

Krytstal Shuhyta - Fly Free Photography & Film

Nadine McKenney Photography

Ayla Love Photography

Tim Spisar - Cinelate

Reviews & Awards

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Alexis Walker
3 September 2024
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We had our wedding at the Crossing and it was absolutely perfect! The property is beautiful and provided a number of stunning backdrops for our various events and photos. The food was delicious. Everyone raved about it and the staff was so friendly and helpful. We had the resort to ourselves and everyone felt comfortable leaving their rooms unlocked. We even forgot the card box in the reception area overnight and had zero concerns about anything going missing. All in all it was the perfect wedding and our guests had an amazing time. Thank you to Rob and everyone at the Crossing!
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Tom Vercammen
3 August 2023
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Had a wonderful wedding here , everything was beautiful and well taken care of.
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Déborah Chevalier
2 August 2023
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My husband and I had our wedding here and it felt so surreal! Beautiful location, lovely staff, just wow! Highly recommended! 10/10.
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BCL Electric
28 November 2022
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This is an amazing location. We were here for a marriage retreat and it was a great place to just focus on each other without distractions. The food was great and the service was over the top. Thank you for a great experience.
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Kali Fournier
4 August 2022
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We just attended a wedding at The Crossing and the venue was fantastic, the view was breathtaking, and the food was spectacular. The reception was so romantic and the friendly staff were very accommodating. Highly recommend!
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Megan Pyper
22 July 2022
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We had the absolute pleasure of hosting our wedding here the beginning of July 2022. From the beginning it was such an easy and stress free venue to work with to plan our wedding. Carol, Christine, Jori and all the other staff made the day flow and truly went above and beyond to help us and our guests truly enjoy every moment. The food is beyond amazing and the natural beauty of the property is truly one of a kind. Can't recommend the Crossing enough for an event or for night away in their beautiful and unique bed and breakfast.
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Grace Miazga
15 July 2021
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We had our wedding at The Crossing July 9, 2021 and the consulting, planning, food, hospitality and service was absolutely exceptional! We had 50 guests with all guests staying overnight. Carol was amazing to work with, making sure all details were taken care of in the planning and day of coordination. We had lots of guests with gluten/dairy allergies and the food was absolutely incredible, guests are still talking about it. We were blown away with our wedding day experience there and HIGHLY RECOMMEND this venue! Thank you to all staff at The Crossing for going above and beyond, we are so thankful!
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Kaitlyn Staden
14 June 2021
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Had my wedding/elopement here over the weekend and it was such a wonderful experience! The staff were so helpful, accommodating and kind, they even remembered my family members names when serving us dinner. It was a dream working with Carol and everyone. The food was spectacular, literally one of the best meals of my life was my wedding dinner, it was just so delicious and cooked perfectly. The scenery was gorgeous, the bedroom was adorable. We definitely plan to return for a wedding anniversary or something. I would recommend them to anyone looking to get eloped or married. Even during covid they made my wedding so special and amazing and I can’t thank them enough!
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DominiQue Beaulieu
4 November 2020
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Spent the weekend here for my best friend's wedding. Absolutely stunning view, comfortable stay in the most charming accomodation. The best part by far was the quality of the food. I've eaten at many 5 star restaurants and the food at Crossing Experience was most definitely 5 stars! The staff were all helpful and pleasant and everyone made me feel safe with covid measures in place. I highly recommend booking a wedding or group retreat at this establishment.
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James Kelly
29 August 2020
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Amazing views and a lovely place for a scenic, quiet wedding.
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Juno
13 May 2019
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Thier web site does not tell about how great place it is . Great view, friendly and helpful staff and food.. wow love thier food and must try their pastry. I was there for friends wedding stayed few nights. Great experience.
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Steve Booth
21 August 2018
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Our team had a great time at the Crossing. Though we did not book it exclusively for ourselves, we were between two weddings without any other groups meeting. We did not choose our own menu but went with the chef's choice. The food was INCREDIBLE. The setting was lovely, even in the rain. The staff was friendly and helpful, and we would definitely consider using the Crossing again.
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Chelsea Mann
17 August 2018
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Diane made our wedding planning an absolute breeze. She was extremely accommodating and worked to make all of our dreams come true; down to every last detail. Words can not describe how absolutely breath taking the venue was for our wedding. Everyone left raving about how relaxing and serene it was. We had Lindsay with 20.20 photography do our photos and she was able to capture the scenery perfectly. We had our ceremony river side and our reception at the River House - stunning. The party was so fun and Wild Bill's DJ services had our guest up dancing the entire time. We couldn't be happier with how everything turned out and would highly recommend The Crossing to all brides and grooms looking for their perfect venue.
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Rhonda Fernando
30 October 2017
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We worked on location at The Crossings last month and fell in love with it! The venue and property is gorgeous, the staff were amazing, and the food was spectacular. It's a perfect location for a wedding or company retreat. We will be back very soon!!! Thank you to all the staff for all your hard work in making this such a special and unique place.
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Chantal Saville
30 October 2017
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I had the absolute pleasure shooting a wedding shoot out on this beautiful property and it was absolutely breath taking! The location is close to Cochrane but also far enough away o be outside the hustle and bustle. It was so perfectly tranquil. Also the staff was absolutely lovely to work with. I would highly recommend this location to any future bride!
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Samantha Cross
29 October 2017
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What a venue! Our group of wedding vendors did a styled shoot at The Crossing and it made me want to get married again because it was so beautiful and had different venues available for every taste and style of wedding or special event. Such a gorgeous location!
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Michael & j'Amey Bevan
2 October 2017
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My wife and I got married at the Crossing this summer and we could not be more happy with our decision to do so. The location is obviously beautiful, but Jori and his team did an impeccable job of ensuring that we were well-taken care of. Diane was amazing during the preparation phase in ensuring that all of our questions were answered quickly, professionally and with as much patience as required to calm two stressed-out soon-to-be newlyweds. And I have yet to find better food at any venue I have been to for any reason. I cannot recommend this place enough.
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Wedding FAQs

Yes — we offer ceremony-only, ceremony + reception, and all-inclusive weddings. Each option can be customized based on your vision and guest count.

All packages include venue access, day-of coordination, tables, chairs, linens, dinnerware, décor basics, a ceremony arch, and gourmet dining options. Overnight packages include accommodations and dining.

Click here to download our Wedding Guide, which includes details on all our wedding packages and pricing.

2027 Wedding Packages for The Crossing start as low as $1,750 for an Elopement Ceremony, or as low as $2,975 for a Wedding Ceremony & Reception. Click here to download our Wedding Guide, which includes details on all our wedding packages and pricing.

The Crossing offers flexible food and beverage options to suit your needs, including buffets, plated dinners, seasonal outdoor barbeque, snacks, champagne toasts, and special add-ons. Click here to download our Wedding Guide, which includes details on all our wedding food and beverage optons.

We specialize in intimate weddings for up to 60 guests. For overnight weddings, on-site accommodations are available for up to 50 guests (27 guestrooms).

Absolutely. We have 27 cozy guest rooms on-site, perfect for hosting multi-day and weekend weddings. Exclusive full-property book-outs are available for added privacy.

We offer beautiful indoor ceremony alternatives and will help you choose your final location the day before your wedding based on the weather.

Yes — The Crossing is a dog-friendly wedding venue, and we love when couples include their furry friends in their celebration. Learn more about our pet policies.

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