Released on December 19, 2019
Winter in Saskatchewan is a time to get cozy by a fire, connect with family and enjoy outdoor activities like tobogganing, snowshoeing and ice-fishing. This winter, many Saskatchewan Provincial Parks will be hosting events to help Saskatchewanians embrace the winter season!“Winter is a great time to enjoy Saskatchewan Provincial Parks,” Parks, Culture and Sport Minister Gene Makowsky said. “Our parks boast world-class trails for snowshoeing or cross-country skiing and with the variety of events planned all over our province this winter, we should be reminded that Saskatchewan Provincial Parks are open to be enjoyed all year.”
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Kicking off an event-filled winter, Pike Lake Provincial Park will host their Festival of Lights. This event will start as a driving tour on December 19 and 20, from 6 p.m. until 10 p.m. On December 21, outdoor festivities start at 3 p.m., including skating, crokicurl and a bonfire with refreshments, followed by walking tours from 5:30 p.m. until 10 p.m. Visitors can tour the campground and enjoy the light displays set up by local businesses.
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On all three days, visitors are encouraged to stop by the recreation hall for a hot beverage and hot dog ($2 each), enjoy a game of crokicurl or go for a skate or snowshoe on the lake.
Candle Lake Provincial Park will also be hosting a Festival of Lights over the holidays. Starting December 20 through to December 31, this event will be open nightly from 6:30 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. Visitors can enjoy a come-and-go tour of the Sandy Bay Campground featuring locally-sponsored light displays.
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Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park will be the place to be on New Year’s Day! The annual Cypress Hills Tobogganing Party will take place from noon until 5 p.m. Visitors can enjoy an afternoon of family fun including a bonfire, complete with hotdogs and hot chocolate.
On January 11, 2020, Meadow Lake Provincial Park will offer a guided snowshoe hike at Greig Lake along with a craft for youth in the Visitor Centre. Warm up and enjoy a hotdog and warm beverage around the bonfire, following the hike.
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These are just a few events being offered by Sask Parks this winter; a variety of others including a skating loop through the campground at Echo Valley Provincial Park, a Candle-lit Ski at Moose Mountain Provincial Park and several Winter Fun Day events can be found at www.saskparks.com by clicking on Activities, or by following SaskParks on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/saskparks/.
Visitors are encouraged to use #saskparks when posting photos in provincial parks this winter. A valid park vehicle entry permit is required to visit provincial parks year-round. The purchase of a Saskatchewan Provincial Parks Annual Entry Permit is a great way to enjoy park activities and events both in the summer and in the winter.
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For more information, contact:
Brooke Lochbaum
Parks, Culture and Sport
Regina
Phone: 306-787-0346
Email: brooke.lochbaum@gov.sk.ca