A new inventory of recreational activities aims to provide ideas for family fun this holiday season, all while abiding by provincial COVID-19 guidelines and health orders.
The list, which includes 13 toboggan hills, indoor and outdoor rinks, walking trails, virtual cooking activities and more, was released by the City of Prince Albert Friday. It has been added to the P.A. Together at Home webpage that was created earlier this year.
“We hear a lot about what we cannot do these days,” Community Services Director for the City Jody Boulet said in a media release. “This page brings together the list of activities that we can do this holiday season. We are encouraging all residents to stay positive, stay safe and explore the opportunities that are available to them.”
But, after the locals steered them in the right direction, they discovered Main Street proper.
“It was not unlike the charming Main Streets you would find in small towns in Ontario like Bracebridge and Huntsville,” says Berholz of the strip, lined with historic buildings, unique boutiques, funky restaurants and other small businesses.
The City of Newmarket and the private sector have done significant refurbishments to buildings in the area. Old Town Hall has undergone a $10-million renovation; improvements have been made to The Clock Tower and the Old Fire Hall. The latter is being converted into the second location of the Port Perry-based Old Flame Brewery, with rolling glass doors and a 5,000-square-foot craft beer and retail store opening in early 2021.