Canada’s 159th Birthday is being celebrated on Wednesday across the Bulkley Valley and Lakes District.
Mother nature is expected to provide favourable weather for events according to Environment Canada.
“Mainly sunny skies with a high temperature getting up to about 20 degrees in the afternoon, and expecting light winds for the day,” said Meteorologist Ian Hubbard.
In Smithers, the main celebration is happening at Bovil Square from noon to 3:00 p.m.
Activities will include free ice cream for the first 200 people, various local industry, emergency, and service vehicles to tour through, and live music.
Other events around the community include the Northern Lights Wildlife Shelter Open House, Ride The Sky at Hudson Bay Mountain, and the Telkwa Museum Open House.
Celebrations in Houston will take place at Jamie Baxter Park from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. with a tie-dye, live music, and a free BBQ.
A pancake breakfast at the Legion starts the day in Burns Lake from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., immediately followed by music and activities at Spirit Square.
Several events are happening in New Hazelton, including a pancake breakfast, the Mountain Maddness Challenge, kid’s bike parade, and show and shine.
Granisle is hosting its event starting at Memorial Park from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
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