Waskesui Lakeside Festival

The Waskesiu Lakeside Festival builds on the strengths of diverse community groups and vibrant volunteer base. Numerous organizations such as the Waskesiu Chamber of Commerce, Waskesiu Community Council, Waskesiu Wilderness Region, Parks Canada Agency, Waskesiu Foundation Inc. have banded together to develop and implement this multi-day event as part of an overall strategy to increase visitation and revenue to the national park and local businesses. This is another opportunity to enjoy summer and the great outdoors and gives visitors the opportunity to learn and connect with nature through

While it is larger than events carried out in the past, the Waskesiu Lakeside Festival is exactly the type of endeavour that is supported by the Waskesiu 2020 visioning movement that all of the above groups are directly involved with. “The Waskesiu Lakeside Festival celebrates the enthusiasm and passion residents, volunteers and visitors have for Waskesiu. It also exemplifies the sense of community, collaboration and meaningful commitment we collectively share,” commented Jim Kerby, Chair of The Waskesiu Foundation Inc. The core of this plan is to ensure that Waskesiu and Prince Albert National Park continue to be, and are enhanced as, vibrant, environmentally healthy, and economically viable tourism destinations.

The festival has the potential to become a signature marquis event that visitors will be attracted to year after year. It’s an event that creates an excellent family experience in a one-of-a-kind and special Saskatchewan setting.

For more information, please visit www.waskesiulake.ca. Find us on Twitter (@lakesidefest) and Facebook (facebook.com/waskesiulakesidefestival).

FRIDAY, AUGUST 21

4:00 p.m. Street Theatre performance. Meet at Lakeview Drive across from Main Beach
7:30 p.m. Wolf Howl! Meet at Main Beach
Evening Buskers and musicians entertain on the streets of Waskesiu!

SATURDAY, AUGUST 22

Discovery Dome (all day)
10:00 a.m. Meeting place for programs and information. Hands-on activities to learn about aquatic life, geocaching, animals and more! Souvenirs, stickers, and tattoos for the kids.

Main Stage Performances

11:00 a.m. Sarah Beth Keeley
1:00 p.m. Kelsey Fitch
3:00 p.m. The Grain Report
5:00 p.m. Waking up the Neighbors
7:00 p.m. The Steadies

SUNDAY, AUGUST 23

9:00 a.m. Pancake Breakfast at Chamber of Commerce near tennis courts ($6.00)
10:00 a.m. Paddleboard Races at Main Beach. All ages welcome!
11:00 a.m. Bison Musical Show at Main Beach

Conservation Speaker Series at Terrace Gardens hall

10:00 a.m. Nature Saskatchewan presents their volunteer stewardship programs. Display and books for sale.
10:30 a.m. Meet the Artist! Canadian wildlife photographer, Jason Leo Bantle of All in the Wild Photography, tells about his photography adventures and is available for book and print signing.

SATURDAY AND SUNDAY

Main Beach – Kayak, canoe and paddleboard demonstrations provided by Fresh Air Experience and Waskesiu Marina Adventure Centre. Learn about boats, equipment, paddling routes and more. Free for families and visitors to try out!

Festival Grounds

Food on site such as burgers, candies, snacks, and more.

FREE! Just national park entry fee applies.

Only national park entry applies. Annual Passes also available.

Daily Adult Individual (17-64 yrs) $7.80

Daily Senior Individual (+65 yrs) $6.80

Daily Youth Individual (6-16 yrs) $3.90

Daily Family/Group (2-7 Persons) $19.60

PARKING

Main Beach Parking Lot

Waskesiu Drive

Montreal Drive

CAMPING

Beaver Glen, oTENTiks and Red Deer Campgrounds: www.reservation.pc.gc.ca

Frontcountry campgrounds available on first-come-first-serve basis: www.parkscanada.gc.ca/princealbert

Overflow camping available when campgrounds are full.

HOTELS/CONDOS/CABINS

A variety of accommodation from rustic lodging to modern condos are located in and around Waskesiu:

www.waskesiulake.ca

www.wwrsask.com

FOOD AND BEVERAGE

Burgers, hot dogs, popcorn, candy, snacks and refreshments available on site for purchase.

A variety of restaurants, pubs, coffee shops, ice cream shops, and more are open in Waskesiu.

STAY IN TOUCH

waskesiulakesidefestival@gmail.com

www.waskesiu.org

www.waskesiulake.ca

www.pc.gc.ca/princealbert

www.facebook.com/waskesiulakesidefestival

@Lakesidefest

by Prince Albert National Park

Waskesui Lakeside Festival

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