What to do on Canada Day in the Bulkley Valley and Lakes District

The Bulkley Valley and Lakes District is gearing up to celebrate Canada Day on Tuesday with various events and activities.

In Smithers, the Bulkley Valley Museum will host history walks starting at 10:00 a.m.

The town’s event starts at noon in Bovill Square featuring food, giveaways, live music, a kids’ zone, and a foam and dance party starting at 3:00 p.m.

A kid’s bike parade kicks off celebrations in Houston at the Claude Parish Memorial Arena at 10:45 a.m., followed by the main celebration at Jamie Baxter Park.

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It will feature bouncy castles, food, games, prizes and various other family activities.

Celebrations in Burns Lake start at 8:00 a.m. at the Legion with a breakfast before transitioning to Spirit Square for the main event at 11:00 a.m.

Events in Granisle will run from start at 10:00 that morning at Granisle Memorial Park along with a market.

The Telkwa Museum is hosting an event starting at 10:00 a.m. with cupcakes, refreshments, and some history.

Also scheduled is the Northern Lights Wildlife Shelter’s annual Open House which starts at 10:00 a.m.

Something going on in the Bulkley Valley Lakes District you think people should know about?
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Logan Flint
Logan Flint
Logan is the News Reporter and Afternoon News Anchor for The Moose in Smithers, covering stories from Burns Lake to Hazelton along Highway 16. Born and raised in Smithers, he's grown up around radio and has spent time as an on-air announcer for the station's afternoon and morning shows.

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