Wakamow Valley is a year-round destination

No matter the time of year, Wakamow Valley is a great place to enjoy everything the great outdoors has to offer. There is roughly 500 acres for you to experience. Wakamow is an urban park that is home to 20 km of wellmaintained trails. It is even part of the Trans Canada Trail system. These trails can be enjoyed throughout the year. Don’t forget to bring some seed or pine nuts, as you may have the opportunity to hand feed bids like chickadees and nuthatches. In fact, bird watching is a popular activity in the valley and you will find a variety of species in the area throughout the year. If you want to get started, you can borrow a bird watching kit with everything you need from the Wakamow office. In the winter months you can cross country ski throughout the river valley and there are designated trails to help you find your way. You can also grab a pair of skates and spend the day at the popular outdoor skating oval located in Kiwanis River Park. You can even borrow snowshoes from the Wakamow office to help you explore the park. Are the kids looking for something to do? Wakamow has four separate playground areas. This includes accessible playgrounds in the Rotary and KinsmenWellesley Park areas, as well as one in Kiwanis River Park and a challenge course in Connor Park. Pack a lunch! There are also several picnic spots with briquette barbecues located in Lions River Park and there are four pavilions available to rent. During the summer you can even rent canoes and kayaks and paddle the river. If you want to get active, don’t forget about the popular disc golf course. You can rent everything you need from the Wakamow Valley office. There are 18 holes to keep you busy and the course is open year round. Want to unplug and relax? Wakamow’s River Park Campground is a popular destination. There are 60 sites available. The campground is open from May to September/October. Amenities include picnic tables, flush toilets, a concession, free on-site showers, and more. The Wakamow Valley Authority office is open Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and can be contacted at 1 (306) 6922717 for more information. Visit www.wakamow.ca for more information.

Summer 2021 Activities

A few new events have been added to this calendar year for residents to enjoy safely during the pandemic. The newest event in the valley will be a farmer’s market, which will take place every Saturday morning beginning on May 29 and ending in October. The Farmer’s Market will set up in the Kiwanis Park pavilion from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., with local vendors in attendance for visitors to peruse. Washrooms and picnic tables in the pavilion will be available, to encourage visitors to stop by for a visit. A few night markets will be added as well, running on Saturdays. Food trucks have also been invited to join the festivities. In addition to the new markets, there are plenty of other ways to enjoy the valley this summer. The many walking trails are open and groomed, and canoe and kayak rentals are available in the Kiwanis pavilion again this year. The Wakamow Valley disc golf course will once again be open for use, with 18 holes located around the park for visitors to enjoy. The valley will even be hosting summer disc golf camps for youth this year, after success at the end of last summer with a similar program. The camps will likely take place in July and August, with details yet to be confirmed and further details about sign-ups will be shared on Facebook, alongside any other updates about the valley. The Mosaic Food Farm has a green light once again as well, with staff working on a staggered planting later this spring. The instruction is for people to stay respectful of other visitors when in the valley, as well as the valley itself — and if you see any vandalism or concerning incidents happening, to help out by reporting to the proper authorities like the police or fire department. To stay updated with what’s going on in Wakamow Valley, check out its Facebook page.