By Sean Leslie

Parks Canada to host Learn to Camp event at PA National Park

Apr 22, 2013 | 11:58 AM

Young families and new Canadians will have the chance to learn essential camping skills while spending a weekend at Prince Albert National Park.

The Learn to Camp program, operated by Parks Canada and Mountain Equipment Co-op, is designed to provide a first-rate camping experience to 50 participants who’ve never camped before.

“Parks Canada realized there are quite a few people who have just never had an opportunity to camp, whether that’s because they’re new to Canada or they’ve maybe just grown up in the city,” said Parks Canada communications officer Shannon Bond.

Over the two-day event held June 22-23, campers will be kept busy, said Bond. Parks Canada guides will show them how to set-up a tent, cook over an open fire, what to bring and wear, as well as take them on a guided hike and a tour of the Town of Waskesiu.

Mountain Equipment Co-op will provide equipment for the weekend, including tents, sleeping bags, camping supplies, stoves and camping food.

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“It’s an opportunity to share the sports the we promote in camping and hiking and it’s also an opportunity for us to promote the parks and the beauty that we have in the surroundings here in Canada,” said director of sports marketing and public relations John Irvine.

Learn to Camp is a national initiative that’s been running for three years, but this will be the first time it comes to Prince Albert National Park.

“This is a really good opportunity for newcomers to see and enjoy the beauty of Canada and Canada’s scenery,” said Alice Zhang, assistant executive director at the Prince Albert Multicultural Council.

Zhang said she thinks her clients would find the program appealing, “Especially now that summer’s coming soon, activities like this, outdoor activities and something that’s new to them, they’ll be very interested,” she said.

For more information on the event, visit the Parks Canada website.

To register, call 1-888-773-8888.

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