Canada Day celebrations planned for Sask. provincial parks

After two years of muted Canada Day celebrations thanks to the pandemic, there will be celebrations in Saskatchewan’s provincial parks this Friday for the holiday.

“Our parks have planned a day full of Canada-themed fun for the whole family to enjoy this July long weekend,” Parks, Culture and Sport Minister Laura Ross said in a news release.

“Everyone is welcome and encouraged to participate in the festivities, whether staying the night or just coming out for the day.

The parks participating in the celebrations include Rowan’s Ravine, Echo Valley, Buffalo Pound, Cypress Hills, Saskatchewan Landing, Douglas, Duck Mountain, Pike Lake, Good Spirit, Meadow Lake, Candle Lake, Great Blue Heron, Greenwater Lake, Moose Mountain and Narrow Hills.

The activities start in the afternoon and go through into the evening:

– 1:30-2:30 p.m. – The Great Canadian Floatie Race – Floaties provided
– 2:30-8 p.m. – Bring your “Eh” Game – Come-and-go self-use activities
– 3-4 p.m. – Cake/cupcakes – Celebratory treats
– 3-4 p.m. – Maple Scented National Flag – Play dough craft
– 3-5 p.m. – “Wear’s” Your Pride? – Canadian tattoo station
– 4-5 p.m. – Let your Canada Pride Shine – Lantern craft
– 5-6 p.m. – Ultimate Canuck Quest – A park venture with clues and directions
– 7-8 p.m. – Test Your True North Knowledge – Trivia game

Anyone planning on taking part in the activities are being encouraged to pre-register online by searching events by park.