Planning washrooms at The Crossing at Ghost River.
Country inn and event venue along the Ghost River, west of Cochrane. A 145-acre riverside country inn, event venue and retreat centre on the Ghost River west of Cochrane, with 27 guest rooms, the Pine Loft barn-style loft, the historic Remington House, a seasonal screened River House pavilion, patios, lawns, open fields and a riverbank ceremony site.
Facts checked November 10, 2026 from The Crossing at Ghost River's own website. Party Poopers is not affiliated with the venue.
- Washrooms in a building
- Washrooms on site, type not stated
- Limited facilities
- Not described on the venue site
- Downtown Calgary, with rings at 50 and 100 km
- Town we serve
The washroom situation.
Washroom status: Outhouses at the River House; other spaces not described
The venue's site describes event washrooms for one space only, the River House pavilion: it states the River House has rustic outhouse facilities and no running water. The River House is 700 metres from the main buildings, and the venue says it does not allow vehicle traffic to it. Guests walk there on a fairly steep gravel road, and the venue provides transportation for the wedding party and people with mobility issues. The site does not describe the event washrooms for the other spaces, such as the Pine Loft, Deere House, Remington House, the reception dining room, the patios and the riverbank and field sites. The inn's guest rooms have private ensuite bathrooms.
“There are rustic outhouse bathroom facilities at the River House and no running water.”
Where it is and what's there.
- Location
- Along the Ghost River, west of Cochrane62129 Hwy 40, Cochrane, AB T4C 1A9
- Type
- Country inn and event venue
- Capacity
- Weddings for up to 60 guests. The Pine Loft and the River House each list a theatre set-up of 60 people, and the venue's 2027 wedding guide says the reception dining room seats up to 60. The riverbank and field sites are listed for up to 50 guests. Overnight accommodation is available for up to 50 guests in 27 guest rooms. The 2027 guide limits elopement packages to fewer than 20 guests, including the bridal party.
- Season
- The Pine Loft barn is open year-round, and the venue's 2027 wedding guide says its reception dining room and patio are available year-round. The 2027 guide lists the River House pavilion for May to September. The riverbank and field sites are open seasonally, with no months stated.
- Drive
- About 63 km from downtown Calgary, roughly 65 minutes via Highway 1A and Highway 40.
- Washrooms
- Outhouses at the River House; other spaces not described
- Water and power
- The venue states the River House has no running water and no A/V or wifi. The Pine Loft lists complimentary wifi and an LCD projector and screen. The site publishes nothing about power supply for outside vendors.
- Features
- Outdoor ceremony site, Indoor backup space, Tent friendly, Lodging on site, Exclusive caterer, River or lake, Barn reception, Open year round
- Washrooms in a building
- Washrooms on site, type not stated
- Limited facilities
- Not described on the venue site
- Downtown Calgary, with rings at 50 and 100 km
- Town we serve
If you bring a trailer.
The venue says it does not allow vehicle traffic to the River House, which is 700 metres from the main buildings on a fairly steep gravel road. Ask the venue whether an outside washroom trailer is allowed and where on the property it could be placed.
A good starting point is about one stall per 50 guests for a four to six hour event. Run your numbers through the wedding washroom calculator, read how many washrooms a wedding needs, and walk the site with the acreage wedding washroom checklist.
Quoted for your date and venue. The quote depends on the number of days, whether there is water on site, and the distance from Calgary. Delivery and other charges may apply.
- Our two-stall executive luxury trailer has 2 private flushing rooms with warm running water
- It carries its own fresh water and waste tanks, so no plumbing hookup is needed
- By the one stall per 50 guests rule, its two rooms suit about 100 guests. For more, talk to us about the plan
- It needs a level spot a truck can back into, power within reach or a generator, and water from a hose tap or brought in
- Water on site, such as a hose tap, lets us fill the fresh tank. No water at the venue? We bring it in for an added fee.
We deliver, level, set up, and pick up the trailer ourselves.
How the trailer works at a weddingThe Crossing at Ghost River questions.
Questions about our trailer? Read the Party Poopers FAQ or call Party Poopers at (403) 483-2064.
Are there washrooms at The Crossing at Ghost River?
The venue's site describes event washrooms for one space only, the River House pavilion: it states the River House has rustic outhouse facilities and no running water. The River House is 700 metres from the main buildings, and the venue says it does not allow vehicle traffic to it. Guests walk there on a fairly steep gravel road, and the venue provides transportation for the wedding party and people with mobility issues. The site does not describe the event washrooms for the other spaces, such as the Pine Loft, Deere House, Remington House, the reception dining room, the patios and the riverbank and field sites. The inn's guest rooms have private ensuite bathrooms. Ask which washrooms your guests would use at each space you book, how many there are and how far they are from your ceremony and reception. If the River House is part of your day, ask how many outhouses it has, where guests can wash their hands there, and how the transportation for people with mobility issues is arranged. Details change, so confirm with the venue.
How far is The Crossing at Ghost River from Calgary?
About 63 km from downtown Calgary, roughly 65 minutes via Highway 1A and Highway 40. Delivery is quoted with your date, based on the drive from Calgary.
Can we bring a washroom trailer to The Crossing at Ghost River?
Ask The Crossing at Ghost River whether an outside washroom trailer is allowed and, if so, where it can park. Our trailer needs a reasonably level spot a truck can back into, standard power within reach or a generator, and water from a hose tap or brought in. It carries its own fresh water and waste tanks, so no plumbing hookup is needed. Water on site, such as a hose tap, lets us fill the fresh tank. No water at the venue? We bring it in for an added fee.
What else is nearby.
Other venues in the guide and towns we serve, nearest first in a straight line, not by road.
Towns nearby
Sources
Checked November 2026 from The Crossing at Ghost River's own website. Drive distance and time are from downtown Calgary, measured with OpenStreetMap routing; real drives vary.
- crossingexperience.ca
- crossingexperience.ca/wedding-venues
- crossingexperience.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2027-Wedding-Package-The-Crossing-at-Ghost-River.pdf
- crossingexperience.ca/faq
- crossingexperience.ca/wedding-venues/outdoor-weddings
- crossingexperience.ca/wedding-venues/barn-weddings
- crossingexperience.ca/venues
- crossingexperience.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/The-Crossing-at-Ghost-Lake-Property-Map.pdf
- crossingexperience.ca/contact-us
Party Poopers is not affiliated with The Crossing at Ghost River. Details change, so confirm everything with the venue.
Planning a wedding at this venue?
We're now reserving Summer 2027. One trailer, one event per date, so hold yours early. Send your date for a full quote, usually within a day.
Now bookingSummer 2027