Lighten Up
Winter nights may be long, but they don’t have to be dark
With thousands of
lights and more than
75 custom displays, the
BHP Enchanted Forest
Christmas lights driving
tour in Saskatoon is not
to be missed.
(Nov. 17–Jan. 5)
The CP Holiday Train
lights up the night
across communities
in Saskatchewan
while fundraising for
local food banks and
entertaining with musical
performances. (Dec. 5–16)
More than 300 resident
homes in the Normanview
Community Association
in Regina participate in
the Candy Cane Lane
festival, complete with hot
chocolate and cookies for
sale. (Dates TBA)
how to
transport
a christmas
tree
Trees that aren’t
tied securely
can damage
your vehicle
the VehicLe
Use a car with a
roof rack, a truck
with a flatbed or
the inside of an
SUV or van.
tooLs
Bring strong rope
or straps, an old
blanket to protect
the top of your
car and a pair of
gloves.
a snowshoe primer
Snowshoeing offers fun,
exercise and loads of
scenic views. Whether
you’re following the snow-
packed trails of Saskatoon’s
Sutherland Beach, par-
taking in Prince Albert
It’s an old-fashioned Christmas
complete with carolling, horse-
drawn wagon rides and a jolly
visitor from the North Pole.
Every December, Government
House in Regina hosts a free
night of festive fun for the whole
family. Last year featured an
interactive ice sculpture as well
as photobooth-style family photos.
Visitors are encouraged to bring
non-perishable food items, which
will be donated to the Regina
Food Bank.
National Park’s snowshoe
disc golf or traversing the
five kilometres of trails
outside Regina at the White
Butte Trails, make sure you
strap on the right shoes for
your trek.
tYing
Prevent any
movement by
tying the tree at
its bottom, centre
and top, and tie
down its points.
Place the bottom
of the truck facing
the front of your
vehicle.
DriVe sLow
Take back roads
if you can, and be
cautious.
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Winter 2018
soUp for YoU!
Bearpaw hUron moDern
Oval shape,
rounded-toe, no tail.
Good in forested
areas, and for
hunting, trapping
and gathering Classic teardrop
shape, rounded
turned-up toe,
long tail. Best for
open areas, such
as lakes and fields Generally come in
three styles: flat,
rolling or mountain
terrain. Bigger
decks are good for
loose powder
caa saskatcheWan
Each January, Saskatoon’s Nutrien
WinterShines Festival hosts a
soup cook-off. Nearly two dozen
local foodies, from home cooks and
culinary students to professional
chefs, warm attendee’s stomachs—
and hearts—with their best soup
recipes. Tickets are $10 and
include a sample of each soup,
along with a hearty side of bread
from a local bakery.
SChiNedeR;
Victorian
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