Business partnerships offer park users new experiences

REGINA — New businesses are set to operate in Saskatchewan's provincial parks this summer, offering new opportunities for visitors to enjoy.

New opportunities include:

• Guided Nature Walks with Jacquie Bolton - Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park;
• Petting zoo, pony rides and glitter tattoos offered by J&S Entertainment - Pike Lake Provincial Park;
• Specialty coffees, fresh roasted coffee beans, pizza, soft pretzels, mini donuts, bagel sandwiches and other snacks from Grinded Love Coffee - Candle Lake Provincial Park;
• Youth swimming lessons on the lake with DC Online Swim School - Echo Valley, Katepwa, Candle Lake, Saskatchewan Landing, Blackstrap, Cypress Hills and Rowan's Ravine Provincial Parks;
• Boreal Trail discovery packages offered by Flotten Lake Adventures Resort - Meadow Lake Provincial Park;
• Equipped camping experiences with Eagle Ridge Rentals - Battlefords Provincial Park;
• Sask Aquatic Adventures' new inflatable water park locations - Candle Lake and Meadow Lake Provincial Parks;
• Transportation and tour packages with Engelheim Tours to special events and attractions at Sask Parks; and
• Long-term seasonal camping offered by Harbor Golf Club RV Park - Elbow Harbour Recreation Site.

In addition, a number of businesses will return to parks again this summer. Some of the experiences and services that will be available include:

• Lessons with Prairie Paragliding - Blackstrap Provincial Park; 
• Sailing experiences and courses with Living Sky Sailing - Elbow Harbour Recreation Site; and
• Paddle board rentals from Candle Paddle - Candle Lake Provincial Park.

Additional details and contact information for new park businesses will be shared on Sask Parks' Facebook page throughout the next week at http://facebook.com/saskparks. 

More information on Sask Parks business partnership opportunities and expansions is available at https://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/doing-business-with-government/doing-business-in-the-provincial-park-system.