Tomorrow is Parks Day in Canada, which is held annually on the third Saturday of July.
We are fortunate in the qathet region to have a plethora of parks and campsites mere minutes or short drives away in City of Powell River and in regional district areas north or south of town. There are so many, in fact, that deciding on which park to attend for an hour, an entire day or a longer camping trip sometimes requires more time than getting to the actual destination.
In the city, will it be disc golf at Larry Gouthro or Sunset parks, or walking the trails that begin/end at the latter, or taking a furry friend to the dog park in Townsite? Is Lindsay Park in Cranberry or Grief Point (Airplane) Park, which offer quieter settings, at top of the list, or will Mowat Bay and Willingdon Beach parks entice those looking to cool down on a warm day (fingers crossed for that).
Craig, Myrtle Rocks, Haywire Bay, Palm Beach and Klah Ah Men Lund Gazebo regional parks each have their own drawing power, as do Inland Lake, Saltery Bay and Okeover Arm provincial parks (we know there are many others, so add your favorite to the list of choices).
Whatever the decision, BC Parks is encouraging everyone to take the pledge to follow the Camper’s Code to help ensure parks continue offering people enjoyable opportunities to connect with nature. The code was developed collaboratively by a dozen BC-based organizations that recognize everyone can play a role in creating a safe, enjoyable, respectful experience for all, according to the provincial agency. It includes pledges to help keep parks clean, respect other users and avoid attracting wildlife.
First things first: will it be a short visit for a stroll or picnic, a full day of activities or an overnight getaway? That should help narrow down the choices.
Where are you going to spend Parks Day?
