Saskatchewan Parks is inviting the public to its Canada Day celebrations at a number of provincial parks this Friday, July 1..“Our parks have planned a day full of Canada-themed fun for the whole family to enjoy this July long weekend,” said Parks, Culture, and Sport Minister Laura Ross. .“Everyone is welcome and encouraged to participate in the festivities, whether staying the night or just coming out for the day. There is no better way to celebrate Canada Day than in one of our beautiful provincial parks!” .Each park offers the following activities:.1:30–2:30 p.m. The Great Canadian Floatie Race - Floaties provided2:30–8 p.m. Bring your “Eh” Game - Come-and-go self-use activities3–4 p.m. Cake/cupcakes - Celebratory treats3–4 p.m. Maple Scented National Flag - Playdough craft3–5 p.m. “Wear’s” Your Pride? - Canadian tattoo station4–5 p.m. Let your Canada Pride Shine - Lantern craft5–6 p.m. Ultimate Canuck Quest - A park venture with clues and directions7–8 p.m. Test Your True North Knowledge - A trivia game.The participating provincial parks are 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..For residents planning to attend any of the Canada Day celebrations, Sask Parks asks people to pre-register online at http://parks.saskatchewan.ca and search events by park..Other special events are planned this summer in provincial parks including themed event days, Summer Cinemas, SaskExpress performances, and live music in partnership with the Sask Band Association..For all the information, check out the Sask Parks’ Facebook page at http://facebook.com/saskparks
