GO Alberta!
The Government of Alberta is committed to the mental, physical and environmental benefits of outdoor recreation and encourages Albertans to get outdoors through the designation of the Alberta Get Outdoors Weekend. This year that weekend is from April 12th to 14th. What are you waiting for? GO and Get Outdoors through April 12th to 14th and all year round! Stay tuned for information on events happening across Alberta on GO weekend! Check out the News Release and listen to the Public Service Announcement!
Alberta Get Outdoors Weekend - April 12th to 14th
During the second week of April, Albertans everywhere are encouraged to get out and enjoy Alberta's unpredictable weather for Alberta Get Outdoors Weekend. During April you may be lucky enough to be golfing or enjoying a pretty snowfall. No matter what the weather brings you are encouraged to embrace it!
Getting outdoors can offer significant health and lifestyle benefits associated with active living and outdoor activity. Being outdoors can also have a lasting effect on the health and well-being of the people of Alberta. And this is why the second week of April has been designated Alberta Get Outdoors weekend.
The following community events will be happening across the province*. Find an event near you or just get outside and enjoy the unpredictable weather! For more information view the News Release.
Click here to listen to the Public Service Announcement!
|
City |
Location |
Activities |
Date |
Time |
|
Edmonton |
Alfred Savage Centre, 13204 Fox Drive NW, Edmonton, Alberta |
Geocaching, fire making, bannock making, prey and predator games, chalk games and refreshments will be available. |
April 12, 2013 |
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
|
Calgary |
Nosehill Park, (Shaganappi Trail entrance) , Calgary, Alberta |
Family GeoCache Challenge, urban hike, trail run, games. Pre-register for an additional entry for the prize draws @ bfit4lif@ucalgary.ca.. |
April 13, 2013 |
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
|
Fort McMurray |
Keyano College Syncrude Sport & Wellness Centre, 8115 Franklin Ave, Fort McMurray, Alberta |
Snow games, unstructured play, Play for 1 K. |
April 13, 2013 |
12:00 - 3:00 p.m. |
|
Grande Prairie |
Muskoseepi Park and Reservoir, Intersection of 102 St. / 102 Ave., Grande Prairie, Alberta |
Family Amazing Race, play for 2 K and other games. |
April 13, 2013 |
1:00 –-4:00 p.m. |
|
Red Deer |
Bower Pond Pavilion, 5751 Kerry Wood Drive, Red Deer, Alberta |
Family Amazing Race. |
April 13, 2013 |
1:00 - 4:00 p.m. |
|
Vermillion |
Emergency Training Centre Grounds, Lakeland College, 5707 College Drive, Vermillion, Alberta |
Activity stations on 2 km loop, bouncy castle. |
April 13, 2013 |
1:00 - 3:00 p.m. |
|
Lethbridge |
Lethbridge College, 3000 College Dr S, Lethbridge, Alberta |
Lethbridge College Be Fit For Life Family Fun Fest with activities including games, yoga, face painting, a bouncy castle, prizes and more. This day will also feature country music star Trevor Panczak, as he partners with Be Fit for Life to get active. |
April 13, 2013 |
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
|
Lac la Biche |
Bold Centre, Nipewon Rd, Lac la Biche, Alberta |
13 activity stations all lead by the Portage College Voyageur Hockey Players! There will be inflatable including, Thrill Zone, Fun House, Bungee Run and Sumo Wrestling suits. |
April 13, 2013 |
7:00 - 9:30 p.m. |
|
Medicine Hat |
Police Point Park, Police Point Drive Northeast, Medicine Hat, Alberta |
This is a Cache In Trash Out event! Outdoor prizes for participants will be drawn at 10:05. Other activities start around noon including obstacle course, bike fitting; learn to patch a bike tire; build a campfire the proper way; take the playground challenge; and more. |
April 14, 2013 |
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
*Dates, times and activities may be subject to change.
Can't make one of the events above? No worries - try a few of the activities below to get outdoors, have fun and be healthy or check out this great article by clicking here!
- Walk your dog (or borrow your neighbours)
- Visit a playground
- Ride your bike, rollerblade or go skateboarding
- Play tag!
- Go birdwatching!
- Grab some friends and play a game: Soccer, Frisbee, football, street hockey, whatever you like!
- Explore your backyard and get in the spring spirit by taking out all your lawn furniture.
- Work in your garden
- Go hiking!
- Visit a local nature centre or connect with a local nature Club
- Move your gym routine outdoors
- Go puddle jumping!
- Visit one of Alberta's 480 Provincial Parks and Recreational Areas.
Check them out by visiting: http://tpr.alberta.ca/parks/
Listen to the Public Service Announcement!