BATTLEFORDS PROVINCIAL PARK — It’s the last month of summer to get out and enjoy the lake and all other aspects that you can experience at Battlefords Provincial Park.
In addition to generous beaches, a vast, refreshing lake that offers fishing and water recreation, the Jackfish Lodge Golf Club includes lakeside views within their 18 holes. There is also a mini golf course closer to the beach that offers some glow in the dark nights. Park enthusiasts love the multiple hiking trails that are part of what this provincial park offers.
In addition to camping or a day trip, guests should take note that there are a number of events and activities that may help motivate them to enjoy this magnificent park.
Speaking of camping, did you know that by using a promotion code when reserving your campsite between Aug. 5 and 29, you can receive 15 per cent of any night booked, and the offer includes the Battlefords Provincial Park. Interested campers can find more details on the Battlefords Provincial Park website.
Over the August long weekend, there was a Teddy Bear Picnic on the Main Beach that encouraged campers to bring their stuffy friend for bear-themed crafts and activities to learn how to be safe around wildlife.
Also, on the long weekend, the main beach featured Birds of a Feather, where participants could learn about birds in the park and their unique adaptations in a hands-on, activity-filled program.
Aug. 8-10 weekend, the nearby resort village of Cochin will be hosting its annual Cochin Days. The yearly event has a long and proud history, operating since 1980.
The event includes entertainment and fun activities like a sand castle competition, an art show and sale, ball tournament, Saturday pancake breakfast and much more. The highlight of Cochin Days is the boat parade, held on the Saturday of the event, with decorated boats traveling down Lehman Creek onto Jackfish Lake.
On Aug. 9, located at the Main Beach in the Provincial Park, guests were encouraged to discover the secrets of the forest underbrush. Facilitators invited participants to create homes for the fairies, pixies, sprites and gnomes of the forest using natural materials and leave no trace principles. The event enticed participants to check back the next day to see if anyone had visited and left a surprise.
Ever want to learn the emerging sport of disc golf? At the Battlefords Provincial Park guests could come to the main beach between 3 and 4 p.m. on Aug. 9 to learn the basics of disc golf before taking a shot on the park’s course.
Try an outdoor movie experience at the Battlefords Provincial Park on Aug. 20, presented by Fresh Art Cinema. Arrive before the show for activities with Park Interpreters. Guests are encouraged to dress for the weather and bring along blankets and lawn chairs to watch Despicable Me 4, under the stars. The event is free with a valid park entry permit.
You can follow the complete Provincial Park activity list on the website https://saskparks.tourismsaskatchewan.com/the-battlefords/events
