Events
Welcome to the Cottages at Clear Lake Festivals and Events Calendar. On this page, you’ll find information on special events, festivals and celebrations in and around Riding Mountain National Park.
GREY OWL GOLF TOURNAMENT
June 10th-12th, 2011
June 11th & 12th, 2011
Take part in the 5th Annual Caching Riding Mountain GPS Adventure Quest and discover the people, places and heritage of the Riding Mountain Biosphere Reserve and its core area, Riding Mountain National Park.
Travel through the 15,000 square kilometers of the Biosphere Reserve locating over 50 caches that have been placed by communities, individuals and businesses for this specific event.
Enter your favourite photograph or digital image from the Riding Mountain Biosphere Reserve (including the 15 rural municipalities surrounding Riding Mountain National Park).
Winners Announced July 22nd, 2011
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June 21st, 2011
Join thousands of Canadians across the country as we celebrate National Aboriginal Day. Held on the summer solstice, this is a special day to celebrate the unique heritage, cultures and contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis people in Canada.
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June 27th, 2011
An education program for children between the ages of 5 and 12. Programs include workshops, hikes and experiments relating to the natural and cultural heritage of Riding Mountain National Park.
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June 28th, 2011
An education program for children between the ages of 7 and 14. Programs include hikes and experiments relating to the natural world of Riding Mountain National Park.
July 16th, 2011
Celebrate the importance of our parks and historic sites. Take a hike on one of our 40 trails – over 400 km of forests, grasslands and escarpment to discover. Join us at the bandstand on the main beach for music and entertainment.
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July 16th, 2011
Take a wagon trip back in time to a Canadian Prisoner of War (POW) camp in the backcountry of Riding Mountain National Park.
Guided by Riding Mountain National Park interpreters and Friends of RMNP staff, you will ride in a horse-drawn wagon and experience a taste of what some young German soldiers who were captured on the battle lines in North Africa saw and felt when they were shipped to Canada’s rugged wilderness to await the end of the Second World War.
July 23rd, 2011
August 5th – 7th, 2011
Take part in a variety of events organized by Riding Mountain National Park’s townsite businesses and Chamber of Commerce. Activities include a parade, street parties, dog shows, sand castle building and beach volleyball tournaments. Fantastic fun for the whole family!
FRIENDS KIDDIE PARADE
August 6th, 2011
Do you enjoy dressing up in a costume? Are you are under the age of 14? If you answered “yes” to both of these questions join Friends of Riding Mountain National Park in their annual Wasagaming Weekend Kiddie Parade. Our kid friendly parade route will be lined by hundreds of cheering spectators! Prizes, drinks and treats to follow.
RIDING MOUNTAIN TRIATHLON
August 13th, 2011
TAMARACK GOLF TOURNAMENT
August 20th-27th, 2011
BOO IN THE PARK
August 20th, 2011
CLEAR LAKE CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL
August 23rd-28th, 2011
The Clear Lake Chamber Music Festival brings together world-class musicians for 7 exciting concerts. Hop aboard the Martese for the ‘Jazz Cruise’ or let yourself be inspired by the rich sounds of a chamber recital. Buy your tickets early – these concerts are a highlight of the summer and are frequently sold-out!
JUNIOR NATURALIST PROGRAM Ends
September 2nd, 2011
Another year of Junior Naturalists comes to an end.
YOUNG EXPLORERS PROGRAM Ends
September 3rd, 2011
Another year of Young Explorers comes to an end.
PRISONER OF WAR WAGON TOUR
September 4th, 2011
From North Africa to the North Woods – ride in a horse-drawn wagon and experience a taste of what some young German soldiers who were captured on the battle lines in North Africa saw and felt when they were shipped to Canada’s rugged wilderness to await the end of the Second World War.
Guided by Riding Mountain National Park interpreters and Friends of RMNP staff.
CLEAR LAKE CLEAN-UP
September, 21st, 2011
Help keep the “Clear” in Clear Lake with the Friends of Riding Mountain annual clean-up the shores campaign.
SONICS & SOJOURNS FESTIVAL
September 22nd to 25th, 2011
A fall festival of Learning and Music in Onanole and Wasagaming.
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FRIENDS FRIGHT NIGHT
October 22nd, 2011
Join Friends and Park staff as we transform the Wasagaming townsite into a “Movie Monsters” fright zone. The sights and sounds of this creepy tradition will test even the bravest of souls! Silver collection at the door to help support Friends research and education programs.
PHOTOS WITH SANTA
November 19th & 20th, 2011
Drop by the Friends of Riding Mountain National Park Learning Centre to meet Santa as we kick off the Holiday Season! Bring along your pets on Sunday November 20th.
CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT
December 21st, 2011
Have a love for birds? Join Park staff and local birders as we spend the day walking, skiing and snowshoeing our way through the Park counting all of our winter feathered friends.
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