Hit the canal for the third annual Parade of Paddles on Canada Day

NEWS RELEASE
PARKS CANADA
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Parks Canada is pleased to welcome visitors to celebrate Canada Day by connecting with history at the Sault Ste. Marie Canal National Historic Site. Admission is free, and there will be a variety of special activities. It is sure to be an unforgettable day that will please every age! 

For this occasion, the Sault Ste. Marie Canal National Historic Site will host its third annual Parade of Paddles! This event invites all paddlers to bring their kayaks and canoes and enjoy a fun paddle through the lock and down the St. Marys River. Paddlers can land at the Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre and walk across the street to the Ermatinger Clergue National Historic Site where they can enjoy Poutine Feast! Registration for the event begins at 8 a.m. and launch time is 10 a.m. The event is free for both participants and spectators! 

Parks Canada is committed to providing visitors with high-quality and meaningful experiences. Developing new and innovative programs and services enables more Canadians, including youth and newcomers, to experience the outdoors and learn about our environment and history. 

Located in every province and territory, Parks Canada’s 171 national historic sites reflect the rich and varied heritage of our nation and provide an opportunity for Canadians to learn more about our diverse history. 

With a Parks Canada Discovery Pass, families and groups have unlimited opportunities to visit our incredible national parks, national historic sites, and national marine conservation areas throughout the year. Parks Canada’s network of protected areas is a gateway to nature, history, and 450 000 km² of memories from coast to coast to coast. To have a memorable Canada Day and summer, visitors are encouraged to plan their trip by ordering the Discovery Pass and making camping reservations with the Parks Canada's online Reservation Service website. 

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