CAA Saskatchewan Summer 2017 | Page 52

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Celebrate Canada ’ s sesquicentennial in the heat of a Saskatchewan summer
OUTDOORS
Hold Court at the Fort Celebrate this July 1st like a true Canadian pioneer . At the Fort Battleford Fort Fest and field dance , you can participate in some historic weapon demonstrations , like firing a muzzle-loading field rifle . Or watch an old-time blacksmith ply his trade and partake in some traditional First Nations children ’ s games . The North West Mounted Police will also be trotting by on horseback . Of course , there ’ s more modern fun to be had as well , including disc golf , bouncy castles , a petting zoo , musical
A couple of curious Grasslanders
entertainment and evening fireworks . July 1 , pc . gc . ca / battleford
Pucks and Paddles Grasslands National
Park and the village of Val Marie have teamed up to present the Grasslander Classic . This unique celebration pays tribute to Canada ’ s 150th , as well as 100 years of the National Hockey League . Hometown legend and seven-time Stanley Cup winner Bryan Trottier will be there , as visitors face off in a ball hockey tournament . Or swap hockey sticks for kayak paddles with a leisurely cruise around the Frenchman River Valley .
Guests can also take a horse-drawn wagon ride and tour the bison facility in the park . July 28 – 30 , valmarie . ca
EATING & DRINKING
A Very Berry Affair It ’ s a town-wide block party and everyone ’ s invited ! The town of Mortlach transforms into a mini-city during its
Easy as pie at Mortlach ’ s Saskatoon Berry Festival
famed Saskatoon Berry Festival . With arts and crafts vendors , children ’ s games , wagon rides and a parade , it ’ s the perfect family day out . The best part : Sampling a slice of the tasty Saskatoon berry pie that the festival is named after . In Mortlach , you really can have your pie and eat it too ! July 8 , mortlach . ca
Mountie : Parks Canada / GreG Huszar ; Buffalo , Pie , MusiCian : asHlyn GeorGe
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