Provincial Parks Information - Tourism Saskatchewan
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<strong>Provincial</strong> <strong>Parks</strong> <strong>Information</strong> – June 26 to July 2, 2008<br />
Anglin/Emma<br />
Camping Activity: Anglin – group and non-electric at Anderson Pt still available; Emma<br />
(Murray Point) Non-electric still available<br />
Reserve-A-Site: Full for the long weekend<br />
Fishing Activity:<br />
Scheduled Park Programs:<br />
Special Events:<br />
Park Visitor Notices:<br />
• Roads to park in poor condition<br />
Park Attractions & Points of Interest:<br />
Contacts: Gwen Collee/Odette Lloyd – 306-982-4741<br />
Blackstrap<br />
Camping Activity: Electrified – Full; Non-electrified – heavy; overflow - still available<br />
Reserve-A-Site: not available<br />
Fishing Activity: Fair<br />
Special Events:<br />
Park Visitor Notices:<br />
Park Attractions & Points of Interest:<br />
Contact: Brian Dressler – 306-933-7972<br />
Buffalo Pound<br />
Camping Activity: Very Heavy - Electrified; Non-electrified and overflow still available<br />
Reserve-A-Site: Full for the long weekend<br />
Fishing Activity:<br />
Scheduled Park Programs:<br />
• Swimming lessons from July 7 – Aug 1 at the pool. Registration is held up to and including<br />
the Sunday prior to the week of lessons. Register at the pool during regular pool hours<br />
(10AM –6PM) or call 306-694-3329. The costs of a one week session is $25 per child, per<br />
class.<br />
Friday:<br />
• Animal Tracks – 1pm – Elmview Day Use Area<br />
• Healthy by Nature Group Games – 3pm – Elmview<br />
Saturday:<br />
• Sand Castle Building Contest – judging at 1pm – Elmview Beach<br />
• Canada Day Geocache Challenge – 1pm – Elmview<br />
• Crafty Campers – 3pm – Elmview<br />
Sunday:<br />
• Sunday Morning Mania – games, stories, art – 9am – Maple Vale Store<br />
• Canada Day Geocache Challenge<br />
Monday:<br />
• Animal Tracks – 1pm – Elmview<br />
• Critter Dipping – 3pm – Elmview<br />
Special Events:<br />
Friday, June 27
Friday Movie Night<br />
Bring a lawn chair and come enjoy an outdoor showing of Madagascar.<br />
8:30 PM @ Maple Vale Store<br />
Saturday, June 28<br />
Street Culture Project Face Painting<br />
Colourful and creative face painting by the Street Culture group.<br />
1:00-3:00 PM @ Elmview Day Use Area<br />
Bob King and Family Concert<br />
A family oriented concert performed by entertainer Bob King.<br />
7:30 @ Maple Vale Store<br />
Tuesday, July 1<br />
Canada Day Scavenger Hunt<br />
Drop in any time 10am – 12pm @ Elmview Day Use Area<br />
Free Birthday Cake -<br />
Celebrate Canada’s birthday with some cake<br />
2:00 PM @ Elmview Day Use Area<br />
Park Visitor Notices:<br />
• Tick season<br />
Park Attractions & Points of Interest:<br />
Contact: Sara Smith – 306-694-3397<br />
Candle Lake<br />
Camping Activity: Heavy<br />
Reserve-A-Site: Heavy<br />
Fishing Activity: Excellent - catching Pike and Pickerel<br />
Scheduled Park Programs:<br />
Smokey Bear will be out and about in the Campgrounds July 1 st . <strong>Saskatchewan</strong> Express 2008<br />
<strong>Saskatchewan</strong> <strong>Parks</strong> Tour will be at Candle Lake <strong>Provincial</strong> Park Saturday, July 12 th at 7:00 PM.<br />
Smokey Bear will also be in attendance.<br />
Special Events:<br />
• Canada Day Parade – 11 AM, Smokey Bear, activities all day, ending with fireworks at dusk<br />
at Waskateena on July 1 st<br />
• Christmas in July Craft Show and Sale, Rec. Hall on July 5 th , 10 AM to 5 PM<br />
• Also on July 5 th Pancake Breakfast, Food Booths, Crafts, Kids Face Painting<br />
• <strong>Saskatchewan</strong> Express, Saturday, July 12 at 7 PM<br />
Park Visitor Notices:<br />
• It is finally getting warmer, and with the warmer weather, those nasty mosquitoes, horse flies and<br />
blackflies are out in full force. So if you are venturing out to Candle Lake, make sure you have<br />
bug spray with you. Baby deer are now out and about – so please be careful when driving, as<br />
they follow the mother deer wherever she goes. If venturing out on the lake, bring a warm jacket<br />
as it gets very cool towards evening.<br />
Park Attractions & Points of Interest:<br />
- July 1st - Canada Day Parade - 11:00 AM, activities all day, Smokey Bear, and then Fireworks at<br />
dusk at Waskateena<br />
- Christmas in July - Craft Show & Sale at the Rec Hall
- Saturday, July 5th 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Sunday July 6th, 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM<br />
(also Pancake Breakfast, Food Booths, Indoor & Outdoor Booths, Quality Crafters, Kids Face<br />
Painting)<br />
July 12th - Candle Lake Art Club Show & Sale - 11:00 AM to 4:30 PM - Senior's Hall – Silver<br />
Collection<br />
July 12th - Candle Lake Senior's Quilters Club Show - 1:00 to 4:00 PM - Candle Lake Hall -<br />
Admission $4.00 - includes coffee & dessert - they also have beautiful quilts.<br />
New places to try in Candle Lake:<br />
Fisher Creek Store - under new management - they have an Italian Expresso Machine, music on<br />
the deck, burgers, fries, etc.<br />
New Clothing Store - Mica's (beside car wash)<br />
A Daisy a Day - more shoes, purses and clothes this year, and lots of other interesting good stuff<br />
(jewelry, crafts, etc.)<br />
Contact: Shirley Bantle – 306-929-8400<br />
Chitek Lake<br />
Camping Activity: Moderate/Heavy<br />
Reserve-A-Site: N/A<br />
Fishing Activity: Fair<br />
Walleye, Northern Pike, Perch in Chitek Lake. 15 surrounding lakes within short driving distance<br />
with fishing as well as picnicking and camping opportunities. Species that can be caught in the<br />
surrounding area include: Walleye, Northern Pike, Perch, Brook Trout, Rainbow Trout, Lake Trout,<br />
and Splake.<br />
Scheduled Park Programs:<br />
Special Events:<br />
Park Visitor Notices:<br />
Park Attractions & Points of Interest:<br />
• New ATV trail and bridge leads through the provincial forest<br />
Contact: Keith Hainsel – 306-984-2343<br />
Crooked Lake<br />
Camping Activity: Moderate/Heavy<br />
Reserve-A-Site: Moderate/Heavy<br />
Fishing Activity: Good<br />
Scheduled Park Programs:<br />
Special Events:<br />
Green Campsite Display – Saturday, July 5, 1- 4 PM. This model campsite gives an interesting<br />
and interactive demonstration about being more eco-friendly while you camp. Stop by the<br />
campsite, ask questions and test the green technology. Located in the picnic area beside the<br />
beach.<br />
Contact (306) 577-2615 for further details.<br />
Park Visitor Notices:<br />
Park Attractions & Points of Interest:<br />
Swimming, fishing and boating are popular pastimes in this small and quiet family park. There is a<br />
boat launch and fish filleting shelter close to the beach. Hikers, cyclists and horseback riders can<br />
access the Trans Canada Trail that runs right through the valley and into the mixed prairie<br />
grassland beyond. The large, day-use area of the park, meanwhile, features a large irrigated lawn,
a creative playground, as well as picnic areas with barbecues under a canopy of Green Ash and<br />
Poplar right by the lake<br />
Just three KM from the park, the Last Oak Golf and Country Club is an 18-hole, fully irrigated grass<br />
green facility with a pro shop, restaurant and lounge. There are resorts with cabin rentals two KM east<br />
and west of the park. Together they offer groceries, gas, mini-golf, laundry facilities, an arcade, and a<br />
flea market every Sunday from June to the Labour Day weekend.<br />
Contact: Sarah Schafer – 306-577-2615<br />
Cypress Hills<br />
Camping Activity: Heavy – electrified sites almost full<br />
Reserve-A-Site: Full for the long weekend<br />
Fishing Activity: Fair<br />
Brook and Rainbow trout in Loch Leven Lake. Water conditions are good.<br />
Scheduled Park Programs:<br />
July 21-Family leisure pod opens<br />
Special Events:<br />
• Nashville Country Singer Larry Jaster – all shows at the Amphitheatre<br />
- Friday, June 27 – 7:30 PM<br />
- Saturday, June 28 – 7: 30 PM<br />
- Sunday, June 29 – 10:30 AM<br />
• <strong>Saskatchewan</strong> Express, Sunday, July 20 at 3 PM<br />
Park Visitor Notices:<br />
Park Attractions & Points of Interest:<br />
• Beautiful panoramic views from Bald Butte and Lookout Point<br />
• Several species of wildflowers blooming along hiking trail<br />
• Fort Walsh National Historic Site – 306-662-3590<br />
• T-Rex Discovery Centre – 306-295-4009<br />
Contact: Nick Paquin – 306-857-5507<br />
Danielson<br />
Camping Activity: Electric sites - full; Non-electric – heavy; Overflow still available<br />
Reserve-A-Site: Full<br />
Fishing Activity:<br />
Scheduled Park Programs:<br />
Special Events:<br />
Park Visitor Notices:<br />
Park Attractions & Points of Interest:<br />
• Gardiner Dam Visitor Centre open daily from 9 am – 5 pm<br />
Contacts: Julie Dukat/Joel Perry – 306-857-5507<br />
Douglas<br />
Camping Activity: Electrified Sites – full; Non-electrified – near full; overflow still available<br />
Reserve-A-Site: Full<br />
Fishing Activity:<br />
Scheduled Park Programs:<br />
• Nature Nuts – ages 6 – 12 – Friday and Saturday – 10 am – meet at beach picnic shelter<br />
• Healthy in Nature – Thursday, 9 am – weekly hike on different trails every week<br />
Special Events:
• June 30 - Nature Hike with Trevor Herriot – Sunset Trail at 9 am<br />
• July 1 – Canada Day Celebrations – Beach Picnic Shelter – 1 pm – join us for cake, face<br />
painting and games<br />
Park Visitor Notices:<br />
Park Attractions & Points of Interest:<br />
• Dunes Nature Centre – open daily from 9 am – 5 pm, located across the highway from the<br />
campground<br />
• Fireworks – Elbow – July 1 st at dusk<br />
Contacts: Julie Dukat/Joel Perry – 306-857-5507<br />
Duck Mountain<br />
Camping Activity: Heavy<br />
Reserve-A-Site: Heavy<br />
Fishing Activity: Good<br />
There are three lakes located in Duck Mountain that are great for fishing: Madge Lake, Batka Lake,<br />
and Jackfish Lake. Both Madge and Batka have Walleye, Northern Pike, and Yellow Perch.<br />
Jackfish only has Perch. Jackfish Lake does not allow motorized boats.<br />
Scheduled Park Programs:<br />
June 27: 9:00 PM: Adventures of the Night<br />
Come and explore the mysteries of the forest night with us and learn about nocturnal animals and<br />
their senses!! This is a quite and relaxing hike for all ages. Meet at the Boreal Forest Trailhead<br />
June 28: 7:00 PM: Smokey Bear<br />
He is here again!! Meet Smokey Bear and learn about safe fire practices.<br />
Come down to the amphitheater across from Pickerel Point Store to meet Smokey.<br />
June 29: 9:30 PM: Movie in the Park<br />
Ever wanted to watch a movie under the stars? Well now you can! Bring some munchies and a<br />
blanket, there is seating available. The movie will be at the Amphitheater across from the Pickerel<br />
Point Store and Concession.<br />
June 30: 10:00 AM: Crafty Campers<br />
Try a variety of nature crafts with your interpreters.<br />
Meet at the Amphitheater across from the Pickerel Point Store and Concession.<br />
July 1: All Events on Ministik Beach<br />
11:00 AM –1:00 PM: Sand Sculpture Contest<br />
1:00 PM – Sand Sculpture Prizes<br />
2:00 – 4:00 PM: Street Culture Project Face Painters<br />
4:00 PM: Singing of O’ Canada and Cake<br />
1:00-9:00 PM – Hot Dog Roast<br />
10:00 PM – Fireworks<br />
July 4: 2:00 PM: Crafty Campers<br />
Try a variety of nature crafts with your interpreters.<br />
Meet at the Amphitheater across from the Pickerel Point Store and Concession.<br />
July 4: 9:30 PM: Movie in the Park
Ever wanted to watch a movie under the stars??? Well now you can!!! Bring some munchies and a<br />
blanket, there is seating available. The movie will be at the Amphitheater across from the Pickerel<br />
Point Store and Concession.<br />
July 5: 1:00-4:00 PM: Red Cross Water Safety<br />
Come down to Ministik Beach and have fun with the Red Cross team and learn how to be safe in<br />
the water.<br />
July 5: 7:00 PM: Campfire<br />
Good old campfires with a twist. Explore life through the eyes of a bear or sit and tell scary stories.<br />
Make sure you bring a cup for hot chocolate and sticks to roast marshmallows. Come to the<br />
campfire area in front of the Amphitheater.<br />
July 6: 7:00 pm: CO Talk<br />
Meet Michael, Jeff, Celeste, and Stephen, the Conservation Officer’s and Park Ranger’s and learn<br />
about the natural resources of Duck Mountain. Meet at the Amphitheater across from the Pickerel<br />
Point Store and Concession.<br />
Special Events:<br />
• <strong>Saskatchewan</strong> Express, Tuesday, July 15 at 7 PM<br />
Park Visitor Notices:<br />
Park Attractions & Points of Interest:<br />
• June 28: 7:00 PM: Smokey Bear<br />
• July 1: 10:00 PM: fireworks on Ministik Beach<br />
• July 5: 1:00-4:00 PM: Red Cross Water Safety<br />
• Madge Lake Golf Resort<br />
• Duck Mountain Lodge<br />
• Pickerel Point Boat Rentals, Store and Concession<br />
• Madge Lake Riding Stables<br />
• Fore Fun Mini Golf<br />
Contact: Amber McLean – 306-542-5516<br />
Echo Valley<br />
Camping Activity: Moderate/Heavy<br />
Reserve-A-Site: Moderate/Heavy<br />
Fishing Activity: Fair<br />
Scheduled Park Programs:<br />
Summer Programs start Friday, June 27 th<br />
Friday, June 27 th – Jr. Naturalist 2-3 PM<br />
Saturday, June 28 th – Seine Netting 2-3 PM Canoeing 7-8:30 PM<br />
Sunday, June 29 th – Canada Day Craft 2-3 PM<br />
Monday, June 30 th – Spruce Krew ECO-Scavenger Hunt 2-3 PM<br />
Tuesday, July 1 st – Canada Day Carnival 2-3:30 PM Races 3:30 PM
Special Events:<br />
Park Visitor Notices:<br />
• Water rising on Pasqua and Echo Lakes but still too low for launching boats<br />
• Low water levels, one dock in on Echo Lake, but none in on Pasqua Lake<br />
Park Attractions & Points of Interest:<br />
• New service centre in the upper campground<br />
• Four caches in park with GPS units available to borrow from the Upper Entry Gate<br />
• Three km. Self guided nature trail<br />
July 1 st - Fort Qu’Appelle- Rotary Pancake Breakfast 7:30-10:00 at the Rexenter; 11:00 AM Parade<br />
down main street; 10:30 PM Fireworks in both Fort Qu’Appelle and at Katepwa<br />
Contact: Brittany Simmons – 306-332-3220<br />
Fort Carlton<br />
Camping Activity: Light<br />
Scheduled Park Programs:<br />
Special Events:<br />
Park Visitor Notices:<br />
• Highway 212 from Duck Lake in poor condition<br />
Park Attractions & Points of Interest:<br />
Contact: Allan Friesen – 306-467-5205<br />
Good Spirit Lake<br />
Camping Activity: Heavy<br />
Reserve-A-Site: Full<br />
Fishing Activity: Good<br />
Scheduled Park Programs:<br />
Visitor Programming begins Saturday June 28th<br />
• Sundays – Crafty Critters and Discover the Dunes (except July 13)<br />
• June 29 (Crafty Critters 2 PM, Fire Starting 7 PM)<br />
• June 30 (Ecoscavenger Hunt 10 AM, Pond Wonders 2 PM)<br />
• July 1 Events and programming<br />
• July 4 (Busy Beach Bums 2 PM)<br />
• Mondays – Junior Naturalist (except July 14 and 28)<br />
• Thursdays – Pond Wonders (except July 3 and 17)<br />
Special Events:<br />
• <strong>Saskatchewan</strong> Express, Wednesday, July 16 at 7 PM<br />
• Frank Switzer “Sight, Sounds and Smells of Nature” hike – July 1 at 9:30 AM<br />
• Cake cutting – July 1 at noon<br />
• Family Treasure Hunt – July 1 at 2 PM<br />
• July 4 th -6 th Cruise the Spirit Car Show<br />
• July 5 th Mini Golf Tournament 10 AM – 4 PM<br />
July 5 th Movie Night (Lawn chair drive-in at dark)<br />
Park Visitor Notices:<br />
Park Attractions & Points of Interest:<br />
• Sand dunes<br />
• Hiking trails<br />
• Mini golf
• Campgrounds, boat launch, beach area with new beach building and playground,<br />
Balsam/poplar forest, beach, sand dunes, shallow swimming lake, hiking trails, Manitou<br />
Concession open for the season (hours 10 AM - 8 PM) Mini Golf open for the season (Mon-<br />
Fri 12-8 PM, Sat/Sun/Stat 10 AM - 8 PM)<br />
• Good Spirit Market (Mon-Sat 7 AM -11 PM, Sun 9 AM-9 PM)<br />
• Good Spirit Golf (Golf Course 8 AM-6:30 PM weekdays, 7 AM-6:30 PM weekends) Restaurant 8<br />
AM-8 PM daily<br />
Contact: Sara Robichaud – 306-792-4750<br />
Greenwater Lake<br />
Camping Activity: Electrified – very heavy; Non-Electrified- heavy; plenty of overflow also<br />
available<br />
Reserve-A-Site: Full<br />
Fishing Activity:<br />
Scheduled Park Programs:<br />
Special Events:<br />
• Smokey Bear, June 28, Rec. Hall at 3 PM<br />
• June 29th- Geocaching at Marina Bridge; 2 PM<br />
• June 30th- Walden the Wacky Wizard at the Beach; 2-3:45 PM<br />
o Canada Trivia Trail at the Camp Ground Office (on until the 1st!); all day<br />
• July 1st- Pancake Breakfast at the Beach Café; 8:00-11:00 AM<br />
o Flag Raising and Singing “Oh Canada” at the administration office with free cup<br />
cakes; 1:00 PM<br />
o Sand Sculpture Contest at Beach Front; 1:30-3:00 PM<br />
o Come to the beach and get your face painted; 3:00-5:00 PM<br />
o Canada Trivia Trail at the Camp Ground Office; all day<br />
• July 2nd- Fun at the Beach 2:00 PM<br />
• <strong>Saskatchewan</strong> Express, Monday, July 14 at 7 PM<br />
•<br />
Park Visitor Notices:<br />
Park Attractions & Points of Interest:<br />
Contacts: Shannon Murch/Margaret Shuya – 306-278-3515<br />
Lac La Ronge<br />
Camping Activity: Moderate<br />
Reserve-A-Site: Moderate/Heavy<br />
Fishing Activity: Fair<br />
Scheduled Park Programs:<br />
Special Events:<br />
Park Visitor Notices:<br />
Park Attractions & Points of Interest:<br />
Contact: Natasha Mirreman – 306-787-425-4245<br />
Makwa Lake<br />
Camping Activity: Electrified—Full; Non-electrified – full; Some overflow still available<br />
Reserve-A-Site: Full<br />
Fishing Activity: Good, Walleye<br />
Scheduled Park Programs:
Special Events:<br />
Park Visitor Notices: Healthy mosquito population<br />
Park Attractions & Points of Interest:<br />
Contact: John Luker – 306-837-2410<br />
Meadow Lake<br />
Camping Activity: Heavy<br />
Reserve-A-Site: Heavy<br />
Fishing Activity: Fair<br />
Scheduled Park Programs:<br />
Regular summer programs begin on June 29 th . Sunday kick offs with an annual beach volleyball<br />
tournament at Kimball Lake at 1 PM. The tournament runs from 1 PM to 4 PM. Sign up your team<br />
at our Green Campsite. Also from 1 PM to 4 PM we will be having some free Kayak trials near the<br />
Kimball Lake boat launch. At 7 PM join us at Greig Lake for our special guest Smokey Bear. On<br />
June 30 th join us at Sandy Beach from 3 – 5 PM for some nature games, and try building your best<br />
sand castle. Also our green campsite will be set up, so feel free to come by and check it out. At 7<br />
PM still at Sandy Beach, join us in welcoming back Smokey Bear, as he and some special friends<br />
will do a presentation for you. July 1 st events will be held at Greig Lake. There will be birthday<br />
cake from 1-2 PM and then from 2 – 5 PM there will be a sandcastle building contest as well we<br />
will be playing some nature games. After the games are done we will be having our Canadian<br />
Trivia competition. At Greig Lake on Wednesday July 2 nd at 11 AM Mad Scientist 3pm Active in<br />
Nature, then at 7pm the Conservation Officers will be coming out and giving a talk about Bears. At<br />
Greig Lake on July 3 rd we will have Crafty Corner at 11 AM. A Nature movie at 1 PM and Star<br />
Performer at 3 PM. On July 4 th our events will be held at Kimball Lake. From<br />
3-6 PM there will be Nature games and Skulls and Scat. Followed at 7 PM by a sunset paddle to<br />
Little Raspberry Lake. Saturday July 5 th Weldon the Wacky Wizard will be in the park. At 3 PM<br />
Weldon will be at Murray Doell and at 7 PM Weldon will be at Kimball Lake.<br />
Special Events:<br />
On Saturday July 5 th at 3 PM at Murray Doell and at 7pm at Kimball Lake we have a special<br />
performer. We have coming in Weldon the Wacky Wizard. On Monday July 7 th at 7 PM at Sandy<br />
beach, Tuesday July 8 th at Murray Doell, and Friday July 11 th at Kimball Lake, we have the<br />
conservation officers coming out to give a chat about Bear Aware. Then on Saturday July 12 th at<br />
11 AM at Murray Doell and 2 PM at Sandy Beach, we have the Safe Boating booth coming out to<br />
tell everyone how to boat safely.<br />
Swimming lessons will be happening again this year. To register just show up on the first day<br />
between<br />
8 AM and 10 AM. The dates are as follows:<br />
Kimball Lake: July 7 – 11 Greig Lake: July 21 - 25<br />
July 14 – 18<br />
July28–Aug1<br />
Pierce Lake:<br />
Lac Des Isles<br />
Sandy Beach: July 7 – 11 Northern Cross July 7 - 11<br />
July 14 – 18 July 14 - 18<br />
July 21 – 25 July 21 - 25<br />
July 28 – August 1 Murray Doell July 28 – August 1<br />
Please contact the Meadow Lake Aquatic Centre at 306-236-2686 for more information.<br />
Park Visitor Notices:
The mosquito’s and black flies are bad. There are bears out, so be careful when hiking on our<br />
hiking trails. For more information please feel free to contact any of the interpreters at 306-236-<br />
7617.<br />
Park Attractions & Points of Interest:<br />
Come check out our visitor centre located at Greig Lake. Our visitor Centre is full of useful<br />
information about the park.<br />
On July 1 st at M&M resort at Waterhen Lake, there will be a beach volleyball tournament held. It is<br />
a 3 on 3 tournament and the registration fee is $35. Contact M&M resort at 306-236-6718 for more<br />
information.<br />
Contacts: Nancy Carberry/Ernie Schwartz – 306-236-7680<br />
Moose Mountain<br />
Camping Activity: Heavy<br />
Reserve-A-Site: Full<br />
Fishing Activity: N/A<br />
Scheduled Park Programs:<br />
• Sport Equipment rental, organized games at the top of each hour<br />
Special Events:<br />
Saturday June 28-<br />
• Pond critter “sing and see” at 2 PM and 3:30 PM<br />
• Moose Mountain Jeopardy at 4:30 PM<br />
• Located in recreation hall beside mini-golf<br />
Sunday June 29- Long weekend movie night (7 PM)<br />
• watch Bee Movie enjoy popcorn, drinks and a movie<br />
• Enter the animal track guessing game for great prizes<br />
• Located in recreation hall beside mini-golf<br />
Monday June 30- The great Canadian wiener roast and trivia challenge (5 PM)<br />
• Hot dogs and fascinating facts<br />
• Enter the Canadian trivia challenge for the chance to win prizes<br />
• Located in recreation hall beside mini-golf<br />
Tuesday July 1- Canada Day<br />
• Face Painting (12-2 PM)<br />
• Giant inflatable obstacle course (1-4 PM)<br />
• Model green campsite<br />
• Cannington Manor guessing game<br />
• Artist colony open house and more!<br />
• Canada Day cake and the singing of Oh Canada at 4:15 PM<br />
• Illusionist Jeff Richards will astound the crowd with his mowers of ESP, telekinesis and<br />
psychology illusion on the main stage at 5:00 PM<br />
• Everyone welcome<br />
• All July 1 st Activities located at the main beach<br />
• <strong>Saskatchewan</strong> Express, Thursday, July 17 at 7 PM<br />
Park Visitor Notices:<br />
Park Attractions & Points of Interest:
• Dominion day Olympics at Cannington Manor <strong>Provincial</strong> Park – Fun pioneer challenges and<br />
activities for the whole family, chance to win great prizes. Pack a picnic and make a day of<br />
it!<br />
• Visitor center open everyday 10 AM – 5 PM. Call – 306-577-2615 for more details<br />
Contacts: Sarah Schaefer – 306-577-2615 or Joan Adams – 306-577-2600<br />
Narrow Hills<br />
Camping Activity: Heavy<br />
Reserve-A-Site: N/A<br />
Fishing Activity: Good<br />
It has been reported that a 9 lb Walleye was caught in Lower Fishing Lake this past week. Fishing<br />
has been fair to good in all surrounding lakes<br />
Scheduled Park Programs:<br />
Special Events:<br />
• Sunday June 29 will be the annual fireworks display at Lower Fishing Lake main beach.<br />
Fireworks will begin at dusk<br />
• Tuesday July 1 st everyone is welcome to join us for cake, coffee and juice at the camp hosts<br />
site number 35 in Lower Fishing Lake campground.<br />
Park Visitor Notices:<br />
Swimming lessons at Lower Fishing Lake have been cancelled this year. We apologize for any<br />
inconvenience.<br />
Park Attractions & Points of Interest:<br />
Contact: Tanya White – 306-426-2622<br />
Pike Lake<br />
Camping Activity: Moderate/Heavy<br />
Reserve-a-Site: Moderate/Full<br />
Fishing Activity: N/A<br />
Scheduled Park Programs:<br />
• July 1 st - 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM Crafty Campers – Come and create some Canada Day themed<br />
crafts to celebrate the birth of our country.<br />
• 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Project Wild Games – Come participate in a variety of fun filled games.<br />
• 1:00 AM – 5:00 PM Self Guided Eco-Scavenger Hike- Come with your family or your friends and<br />
go on a self-guided eco-scavenger hike through the Gift of Green Nature Trail to learn about<br />
Canada.<br />
• July 2 nd - 2:00 PM- Nature Hike- Nature’s Garden- Come on a hike through the Gift of Green<br />
Nature trail and learn about all the edible plants of Pike Lake.<br />
Special Events:<br />
• July 1 st - 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM there will be a Pancake Breakfast available at the Recreation<br />
Hall. The prices are as follows: 13 years and older- $4.00; 5-12 years $3.00; under 5 years-<br />
$1.00<br />
• July 1 st - 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM Street Culture Project will be doing face painting between The<br />
Huddle and the beach.
• July 1 st - 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM Kids on the Block will be performing a puppet show in the bowl<br />
area near the pool.<br />
• July 1 st - 8:30 PM – 9:30 PM Richard MacInnis will be having a solo acoustic performance in<br />
the bowl area near the pool.<br />
• July 1 st - 10:30 PM there will be fireworks held on the main beach organized by The Huddle,<br />
The Mini Golf, and Night Owl Cabins.<br />
• <strong>Saskatchewan</strong> Express, Sunday, July 13 at 3 PM<br />
Park Visitor Notices:<br />
• Poison ivy and ticks<br />
Park Attractions & Points of Interest:<br />
• Mini golf Course is located near the parking lot at Pike Lake. Every Saturday night at 10:30<br />
PM Glow Mini-Golfing will be available.<br />
• The Huddle Confectionary - providing hot and cold foods while also carrying out amenities for<br />
camping.<br />
• Irene’s Boat Rental<br />
• Gift of Green Nature Trail, 1.5 kms.<br />
• Swimming pool and waterslide are open from 12:30- 7:00 PM Monday –Friday and 10:30 –<br />
7:30 Saturday and Sunday.<br />
Contacts: Craig Banilevie/Adrianne Begg – 306-933-7973<br />
Rowan's Ravine<br />
Camping Activity: Electrified – very heavy; Non-electrified – heavy; overflow also available<br />
Reserve-A-Site: Full<br />
Fishing Activity:<br />
Scheduled Park Programs:<br />
Special Events:<br />
• <strong>Saskatchewan</strong> Express, Friday, July 18 at 7 PM<br />
Park Visitor Notices:<br />
Park Attractions & Points of Interest:<br />
Contact: Verna Lynn Gorrill – 306-725-5200<br />
<strong>Saskatchewan</strong> Landing<br />
Camping Activity: Moderate/Heavy<br />
Reserve-A-Site: Heavy<br />
Fishing Activity: Excellent:<br />
The river has risen over 12 feet within the past month and tree debris has been seen floating down<br />
the river. This debris has not posed a problem for boating, fishing, or swimming<br />
Scheduled Park Programs:<br />
Thursday June 26 th and will continue throughout the summer until September 1 st .<br />
This weekend<br />
Thursday, June 26 th<br />
8 PM: Campfire!!!<br />
-Meet at Sagebrush Theater for some Bannock<br />
Friday, June 27 th
3 PM: Ridges and Ravines “Guided Hike”<br />
-Meet north of Bearpaw Campground by woodpile.<br />
5 PM: Story TIME!! At Sagebrush Theater<br />
-The Lorax Bring your Voices!!<br />
7:30 PM Movie Night<br />
-The movie Happy Feet will be shown at Sagebrush Theater. Movie is appropriate for all ages.<br />
Saturday, June 28 th<br />
4p PM: “Out N’ About”<br />
-Fun, Songs, and Games for ages 4-10 at the<br />
Sagebrush Theater<br />
7pm Junior Naturalist<br />
-An interpreter will tell you about how storms are made, and what to do when they come. Please<br />
come to Sagebrush Theater and join in the fun!<br />
Sunday, June 29 th<br />
11am: Crafty Camper<br />
-Join us at Sagebrush Theater to make a craft as well<br />
as learn about nature!!!<br />
Special Events:<br />
• <strong>Saskatchewan</strong> Express, Saturday, July 19 at 7 PM<br />
Park Visitor Notices:<br />
• July 1 st is Canada Day!!! Come out to the <strong>Saskatchewan</strong> Landing for a Sandcastle<br />
Competition, face painting, and free cake and juice. Prizes will be given away for the best<br />
Canadian themed sandcastle as well as a prize for the largest sandcastle!!! Come to the<br />
Main Beach at 2 PM for the Sandcastle Competition!! Cake and juice to be served at the<br />
Sagebrush Theatre at 4 PM!<br />
• Ticks<br />
• The Clearwater Drive-in Theatre is open! “Iron Man” is playing Friday-Saturday-Sunday-<br />
Monday June 27-30 th . Please call (306) 375-2640 for more information<br />
Park Attractions & Points of Interest:<br />
• Geocaching program set up along 3 interpretive trails and main beach area with information<br />
and GPS units available for use at the Goodwin House<br />
Contacts: Chelsea Wicks/Tyler Pittman – 306-375-5525<br />
The Battlefords<br />
Camping Activity: Heavy<br />
Reserve-A-Site: Full<br />
Fishing Activity: Good<br />
Scheduled Park Programs: Interpretative Centre is located in the Administration Office and is<br />
open 8am-5pm Monday-Friday. Self-guided displays, and reference books. Nature backpacks are<br />
available for sign out at the entry gate.<br />
Special Events:<br />
• Music with Wayne Warren, June 28, main beach at 7 PM<br />
• Canada Celebrations include Smokey Bear, Saulteaux First Nation Singers and Dancers,<br />
Old Country, Mitch Daigneault, Mustang Ranch, Feedback, Sand Sculpture/Castle Building,<br />
Cannon Demonstration, Old Fashioned Games with Fort Battleford National Historic Site,<br />
Miniature Horse Carriage Rides, Face Painting and Tattoos<br />
• Campfire Program with Fort Battleford National Historic Site, July 3 and 10 on the main<br />
beach at 7 PM<br />
• <strong>Saskatchewan</strong> Express, Friday, July 11 on the main beach at 7 PM<br />
• Music with Wayne Warren, July 12 on the main beach at 7 PM
Park Visitor Notices:<br />
Park Attractions & Points of Interest:<br />
• Jackfish Lodge Golf and Conference Centre – first rate hotel accommodations with a fully<br />
licensed dining room, lounge and patio overlooking the lake situated right on a first class 18<br />
hole golf course<br />
• Beachside Store – basic camping sundries, food concession, giftware and ice cream<br />
available<br />
• Lake Shore Mini Golf – 18 hole mini golf – fun for all ages!<br />
• Large groomed beach area with picnic sites, beach volleyball nets, horseshoe pits and<br />
playground<br />
• Self-guided interpretive nature trail – Cacti and Cranberries Interpretive Trail, 1.1 km.,<br />
located across the highway from the South Campground<br />
• Group Campsites for family reunions, weddings and company outings are available<br />
• Spectacular sunset views<br />
Contacts: Angela Heidel/Dawn McBain – 306-386-2212