Canada Day events across the Bulkley Valley and Lakes District drew crowds yesterday (Tuesday) despite some rain.
This was to celebrate the country’s 158th birthday.
Celebrations in Burns Lake started with a pancake breakfast at the Legion, followed by music at Spirit Square with a cake cutting.
Houston celebrations saw about 600 people attend, starting with a bike parade from the Claude Parish Memorial Arena to Jamie Baxter Park, followed by music, a BBQ, and bouncy castles.
The Telkwa Museum was open for Canada Day, showcasing some of the village’s history and giving away cupcakes with under 100 people attending.
“The museum had events on Canada Day for many years, then just slowed down on having them,” said Alex Chaplin, Museum Summer Student.
An event was also held last year with about 50 people attending.
Hundreds were also gathered at Smithers’ Bovill Square for the town’s celebrations with live music, free poutine and ice creme, and various kids’ activities.
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