By battlefordsNOW Staff

What to do in the Northwest during the Canada Day long weekend

Jun 29, 2016 | 6:50 AM

With Canada Day approaching on Friday, there’s no shortage of events and activities across the northwest.

In the Battlefords, Fort Battleford is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m with opening ceremonies set for noon. Events throughout the day include historic games, tours of the fort and a barbecue. Fireworks end the celebrations at 10:45 p.m. with viewing sites back at the fort.

In Cut Knife, multicultural day runs from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the community centre. Cultural elements include woodworking, food and dance.

For those in the Unity area, Unity’s Annual Celebration of Canada Day goes from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. at the Unity and District Heritage Museum. The day starts with breakfast and opening ceremonies including a flag raising and O Canada. Throughout the day, there’s a barbeque lunch, local entertainment, games, a supper and fireworks at dusk.

In Maidstone, the day kicks off with a pancake breakfast at the Legion Hall from 7:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. with a parade beginning shortly after. Throughout the day there are a variety of activities including a slow pitch tournament, a double horseshoe tournament and children’s activities. Celebrations end with fireworks at 11 p.m.

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In the Meota area, the Meota Regional Park is hosting Canada Day celebrations. At 10 a.m. children can participate in a bike decorating event followed by a parade of bikes around the campground. The farmers market starts at 9 a.m., a beer garden follows in the afternoon and ending with fireworks in the evening.

In Meadow Lake, the Pineridge Ford Amphitheatre Lions Park hosts a free concert and celebrations starting at 7 p.m. with fireworks scheduled for dusk. Celebrations will also be held at the Greig Lake day use area in Meadow Lake Provincial Park and in Dorintosh during a street dance Friday and Saturday.

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