Fundy National Park of Canada

Special Events - 2012

Date(s)	Event
March 11	Fundy Loppet Organized by the Chignecto Ski Club in collaboration with Parks Canada, this cross-country skiing event is open to all skiers regardless of your skill level. Skiers complete a 1.7 km, 5 km, 10 km, 20 km or 30 km course through the hilly Acadian Highlands that typify beautiful Fundy National Park.
May 20	Launch of 2012 Geocaching Season Fundy National Park is pleased to host this annual event which draws geocaching enthusiasts from wide and far. Participate and receive a Parks Canada geocoin.
July 1	Canada Day (Free Park Entry) Happy Birthday Canada! Stay tuned to find out the day’s festivities at Fundy National Park.
July 21	Parks Day Participate in the annual Take-a-Hike event.
August 18-19	Rising Tide Festival This will be the third edition of the festival. Plan to come for the weekend.
August 24-26	Star Gazing Party – Fundy Dark Sky Preserve Celebration Come celebrate the designation of Fundy National Park as a Dark Sky Preserve. Your favourite national park is the place to be to view the wonders of the night sky.
September 8	H2O Adventure Race – a Chignecto Ski Club and Fundy National Park collaboration Fundy H2O (Highlands to Ocean) is an exciting trail triathlon taking place in the heart of Fundy National Park. Swim, bike, run, alone or in a team of three. If you are going to sweat it, do it in a beautiful place! Click here for the Fundy H20 website.
September 8-9	63rd edition of the Fundy Open Golf Tournament Attention golfers! Challenge your friends and family to our par 70 course. Participate in the longest-running golf tournament in New Brunswick.
October 6-8	Great Fundy Pumpkin Carving Contest Held during the Thanksgiving Weekend, this will be the second edition of this fun filled event. Show us how the nature of Fundy inspires you! We will supply the pumpkins. Winners will be announced at the Saturday evening campfire program. Prizes will be awarded!
December TBD	Christmas Bird Count Birdwatching enthusiasts, nature lovers, and anyone wanting to enjoy a nice winter walk in beautiful Fundy National Park are invited to participate in the Fundy Christmas Bird Count.

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