July 16, 1997
(Tourism, Culture and Recreation)
Take a Hike: Provincial parks get ready to host
activities
Sandra Kelly, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Recreation,
announced today a line-up of summer activities and events that
are taking place in the provincial parks. "I invite
everyone, especially families and friends, to come out to the
parks to enjoy and to learn more about our natural
environment," Minister Kelly said.
- The following events are scheduled:
PARKS DAY - JULY
19
This year, more than 250 Parks Day celebrations will be
held in parks and historic sites across Canada. Here in
our province, seven provincial parks will hold
celebration activities: Barachois Pond, Butter Pot, J.T.
Cheeseman, Notre Dame, Pistolet Bay, Squires Memorial,
and Cape St. Mary's.
PARK OFFICER FOR A DAY - JULY 19
This is a fun contest for children between the ages of
8-13. The winner will be proclaimed as an Honorary Park
Officer for the following day. He or she will have
breakfast with park staff on Sunday morning, and will
also receive a plaque and a T-shirt.
All 14 provincial parks will participate in this
event: Barachois Pond, Blow Me Down, Butter Pot, Dildo
Run, Frenchman's Cove, J.T. Cheeseman, La Manche,
Lockston Path, Notre Dame, Pinware River, Pistolet Bay,
Sandbanks, Squires Memorial and Cape St. Mary's.
TAKE A HIKE - JULY 19
Take a Hike is a fun, family-oriented hiking event to
help raise awareness and funds for Canada's parks and
historic sites. This event provides visitors with an
opportunity to learn about our natural and cultural
heritage through interpretive hiking, walking and other
related events. Four provincial parks are participating
in this event: Barachois Pond, Butter Pot, J.T. Cheeseman
and Cape St. Mary's.
INTERPRETATION WEEK - JULY 24 - 28
Interpretation Week is a week of activities designed to
increase adults' awareness of the environment as well as
children's. Five provincial parks will be taking part in
these activities: Barachois Pond, Butter Pot, J.T.
Cheeseman, Notre Dame and Cape St. Mary's.
Activities will vary from one participating park to another.
The public is advised to contact each park individually to find
out more details on these events.
Contact: Laura Cochrane, Director of Communications, (709)
729- 0928.
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