Parks Canada kicks-off Canada 150 celebrations at Motherwell Homestead National Historic Site
News Release
May 11, 2017 Abernethy, SK Parks Canada Agency
Starting on May 22nd, Motherwell Homestead National Historic Site will begin welcoming visitors for the 2017 season.
To celebrate the 150th anniversary of Confederation, the Government is very pleased to offer free admission to all Parks Canada places in 2017. The FREE Parks Canada 2017 Discovery Pass provides unlimited opportunities to enjoy national parks, historic sites, and marine conservation areas across the country.
Canada’s national historic sites will play a big part in the celebration of Canada 150. This year, Motherwell Homestead National Historic Site, which recently completed renovations to its visitor centre, is offering more options for visitors to the site. This year, Motherwell Homestead national Historic Site will be offering a Learn to Camp program on July 22nd-23rd. The Binding and Stooking event is back again this year on August 12th, focusing on food from field to fork. In addition, the Symphony Under the Sky Festival, featuring the Regina Symphony Orchestra, is returning on August 26th.
To ensure the best experience possible experience, visitors are encouraged to plan their visit ahead of time through the Parks Canada’s website.
The FREE Parks Canada 2017 Discovery Pass is available from the Parks Canada’s website as well as at Parks Canada’s entry gates and visitor centres. Partners such as Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC) and CIBC will also be distributing passes for Parks Canada. For more information about what is happening and where during Canada 150, visit our website or download the Passport2017.ca mobile application.
Please note that only admission is free for 2017. There are fees for enhanced interpretative programs and recreational services and products such as camping and firewood, special events, equipment rentals and fishing permits, and overnight backcountry use.
Quotes
“National parks, historic sites, and marine conservation areas represent the very best that Canada has to offer and tell stories of who we are, including the history, cultures, and contributions of Indigenous peoples. As Canada turns 150 this year, the Government of Canada’s gift to you is free admission to all Parks Canada places. The Parks Canada team looks forward to welcoming you in 2017.”
The Honourable Catherine McKenna
Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for Parks Canada
Quick Facts
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Parks Canada is proud to welcome the Regina Symphony Orchestra back for the Symphony Under the Sky Festival on August 26th. The festivities also include the Bushwakker Brew Pub’s launch of the Motherwell Rhubarb Red Fife 150th Canadian Anniversary Commemorative Witbier (must be legal drinking age).
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In the early 1900s, Saskatchewan settler, W.R. Motherwell became a community leader whose passion for scientific farming methods took him all the way to parliament as Minister of Agriculture.
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W.R. Motherwell’s original homestead now welcomes visitors as a national historic site of Canada and stands as an authentic snapshot of prairie farm life at the turn of the 20th century.
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Contacts
Lisa Leuty
Public Relations & Communications Officer
Saskatchewan South Field Unit
306-975-6805
Lisa.leuty@pc.gc.ca
Media Relations
Parks Canada Agency
855-862-1812
pc.media@pc.gc.ca