For those wanting to bask in the sun and sit by the lake, Alberta Parks announced last week that Fish Creek Provincial Park's Sikome Lake has re-opened to the public. The popular man-made lake was closed in 2019 for two years due to COVID-19.

Day passes are priced at $10 for families (which includes a maximum of 2 adults 18+ and up to 4 children living at the same residence), $3 for children and youth (6-12 and 13-17), $5 for adults (18-64), and  $4 for seniors (65+). Fees for persons with disabilities are priced at $2, with aides entering for free. Children between the ages of 0 and five years old do not pay admission fees.

Gate A, which is the main gate is open from 10:00 AM - 6:30 P.M. daily, while the north entrance (Gate B) is open from 10 A.M. till 5:30 P.M. daily weather permitting. The Southern entrance (Gate C) is open from 11:00 A.M. till 5:00 P.M. on Saturday, Sunday and Holidays (to mid-August) with weather permitting. Beach and Water Close at 7:00 PM, while the gates lock promptly at 7:30 P.M.

Alberta Parks is also reminding those who wish to use the lake that there is no lifeguard on duty at the facility.

And for those who would prefer to cool off in the mountains, Banff Sunshine Village announced this week that starting from Tuesday, June 28 up until July 3 (weather permitting), they will be welcoming back skiers and snowboarders to the slopes.

"Banff Sunshine Village will be open for both summer sightseeing and skiing over the Canada Day long weekend. Anyone visiting the resort during its summer ski season will be welcome to ski on Strawberry Express and sightsee on Standish Express, all with the same lift ticket. The resort is asking all guests to stay on dedicated trails, which means staying on the groomed runs for skiers," stated a press release.

Kendra Scurfield, Director of Brand and Communications stated that because summer skiing is a novelty, the resort is also reminding all guests that the environmental integrity of the resort is paramount.

"We will actively patrol to ensure all guests stay on the groomed runs."

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