Rustic Barn Wedding Venue
Pine Loft Barn at The Crossing at Ghost River in Cochrane is the perfect country-style wedding and elopement venue, in the heart of in 145 acres of rural riverside property just an hour outside of Calgary.
DISCOVER
Your Dream Country Wedding Venue Near Calgary
Is your dream to get married in a natural, rustic Alberta setting? Consider the Pine Loft barn at The Crossing at Ghost River for a truly western feel that captures Alberta’s rural farm heritage. Pine Loft offers a rustic and relaxed atmosphere full of warmth and charm, perfect for a country-chic wedding ceremony or reception in the Alberta foothills.
Day Ceremonies & Receptions
Pine Loft is available to book individually for single-day (non-overnight) weddings and elopements for up to 60 people, with the option to book out the whole property for your exclusive use.
Overnight Weddings & Elopements
For multi-day weddings or overnight use, we are pleased to offer all-inclusive on-site dining as well as accommodation for up to 50 people, with the option to book out the whole property for your exclusive use.
PINE LOFT
Barn Wedding Venue
Pine Loft is a rustic barn-style loft featuring soaring ceilings, large windows, and double doors leading to a large sun deck, plus an entrance area for guest registration or refreshments, and a cozy lounge with a wood-burning fireplace. This is our largest indoor venue.
Size
- 1,150 sq. ft. (29' x 39')
Capacity
- U-Shape set-up: 36 people
- Classroom set-up: 40 people
- Boardroom set-up: 40 people
- Theatre set-up: 60 people
Amenities & Key Features
- Open year-round (even in winter!)
- Complimentary wifi
- LCD projector & Screen
- Tables, chairs, linen & china
- Free on-site parking
- On-site accommodation
- On-site catering
- Outside vendors welcome
- Refreshment area
- Large sun deck
- Lounge with fireplace
- Large opening windows & doors
- Dog-friendly
Reviews & Awards
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Alexis Walker3 September 2024Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
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!Posted on Google![]()
Tom Vercammen3 August 2023Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Had a wonderful wedding here , everything was beautiful and well taken care of.Posted on Google![]()
Déborah Chevalier2 August 2023Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
My husband and I had our wedding here and it felt so surreal! Beautiful location, lovely staff, just wow! Highly recommended! 10/10.Posted on Google![]()
BCL Electric28 November 2022Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
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.Posted on Google![]()
Kali Fournier4 August 2022Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
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!Posted on Google![]()
Megan Pyper22 July 2022Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
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.Posted on Google![]()
Grace Miazga15 July 2021Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
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!Posted on Google![]()
Kaitlyn Staden14 June 2021Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
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!+4Posted on Google![]()
DominiQue Beaulieu4 November 2020Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
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.Posted on Google![]()
James Kelly29 August 2020Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Amazing views and a lovely place for a scenic, quiet wedding.Posted on Google![]()
Juno13 May 2019Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
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.Posted on Google![]()
Steve Booth21 August 2018Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
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.Posted on Google![]()
Chelsea Mann17 August 2018Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
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.Posted on Google![]()
Rhonda Fernando30 October 2017Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
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.Posted on Google![]()
Chantal Saville30 October 2017Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
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!Posted on Google![]()
Samantha Cross29 October 2017Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
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!Posted on Google![]()
Michael & j'Amey Bevan2 October 2017Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
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.Verified by TrustindexTrustindex verified badge is the Universal Symbol of Trust. Only the greatest companies can get the verified badge who has a review score above 4.5, based on customer reviews over the past 12 months. Read more
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