Local Experiences
There are just over six weeks to go until the 2013 TMAC Conference and AGM in Saskatoon, and we are looking forward to sharing our city with all you wonderful TMAC’ers.
Old Man Winter loves Saskatoon so much, he arrived in October and stayed until April! And he brought a lot of snow. Enough snow to potentially affect our On the Edge of Nature canoe experience. Due to the large amount of snowfall this past winter, the Meewasin Valley Authority is anticipating higher than usual water levels which will increase the speed of the current and make the river dangerous for recreation users. Darn it.
But fear not – we have a backup plan!
On the Edge of Nature Plan B: Embrace the natural beauty of the landscape with an interpretive trail walk at Beaver Creek Conservation Area. Try your hand at feeding the chickadees, and learn more about the natural habitat along our creek and river valley. Settle down for a picnic lunch.
The water levels will also affect plans to dock the Prairie Lily riverboat at the Delta Bessborough Hotel during the On the Edge of History experience. The boat will instead return to its docks by the Mendel Art Gallery and the tour group will take a shuttle to the Bessborough.
Full disclosure: Saskatchewan’s weather is as unpredictable as it gets. If you are registered for one of our outdoor experiences, please ensure you dress appropriately and wear comfortable footwear.
This is what the weather should be like in June. No promises, though.
Please note, the following experiences are full:
On the Edge of a Good Time: LB Distillery and Paddock Wood Brewing Company On the Edge of Nature: Meewasin Valley (canoe trip or hike at Beaver Creek) On the Edge of Culture: Mendel Art Gallery On the Edge of Ancient Discovery: Wanuskewin Heritage Park On the Edge of the Old West: Champêtre County
Space is still available for these experiences:
On the Edge of Innovation: Innovation Place Research Park On the Edge of Opportunity: Riversdale On the Edge of Ingenuity: White Cap First Nation On the Edge of History: Prairie Lily riverboat / Delta Bessborough Hotel Full tour descriptions available here.