It’s not hard to find something to do in Estevan at any time of the year.
Regardless of the day, the month or the season, there’s something for people to do in this community.
And there’s a lot to appeal to people of all ages.
Now that the days are longer, the temperatures are warmer in both the day and the evening, and all of the summer activities are firing up, there are lots of fun activities for people to choose from.
It could be said that summer is the most fun time of the year, thanks to the sunshine, the temperatures, and all that you can do outside.
That’s not to say there aren’t fun things to do in spring, fall or winter. But summer allows you to do those things outdoors. You don’t have to worry about snow storms, blizzards or plugging in your vehicle during the summer months.
We only get a few months of great weather each year, so it’s important to make the most of it.
A venue like the Estevan Motor Speedway, which is celebrating its 20th season, has long been a source of pride for the community. It’s become a place that has a devoted following from both sides of the border, and it’s a great place to spend a summer evening.
The Souris Valley Theatre is another attraction that has developed a loyal contingent of fans over the years. There are many communities much larger than Estevan that would love to have live, professional theatre during the summer months. And in recent years, the theatre has worked hard to branch out beyond just a couple of main stage shows, and to have short-term shows and even concerts.
In the Estevan area, we have camping. We have golf. We have boating. We’ve seen a surge in popularity of activities such as kayaking in recent years. We’ve seen the walking trails at the Woodlawn Regional Park become more popular, although the trails might remain Estevan’s best-kept secret.
We’ve seen the hard work of volunteers pay off in the creation of amenities such as Fresh Air Fitness and the Estevan Dog Park.
Or you can sit out and relax on one of the restaurant patios in the city, and enjoy a peaceful evening.
There’s plenty to do for the kids. Estevan’s play parks program has long been a source of pride in the community, thanks to the crafts, the wading pools, the games and the other activities offered on a daily basis, all for free.
But one of the trends we’ve seen in the past few years is an influx of summer camp programs for kids. Many of these camps are offered by cultural agencies in town, giving children an appreciation for art, music, literature, theatre and history at an early age.
These camps keep youths active, and it keeps their brains stimulated as well. It means the kids won’t just spend their summer wasting time in front of a screen.
If you need a break from the heat, Estevan has a lot of great indoor amenities, too, many of which have air conditioning.
Sports, culture, outdoor fun – Estevan has it all.
(If you’re looking for ideas on activities that you can select, check out our website, www.estevanmercury.ca, as we have launched our first hub in conjunction with Tourism Estevan. There’s some great ideas for activities for you to Experience Estevan this summer).
A bonus this summer will be the return of the Rafferty Rumble. There will be several days of activities, with the busiest day being July 27. But it will be the classic example of something for everyone, including sports fans, music lovers and cultural supporters. And with so many sports tournaments happening, there will be opportunities to be active throughout the weekend.
Summer is what you make of it, just like any other season. But if you’re paying attention to what’s happening in the community, you’ll know there’s plenty to do in Estevan in the next few months.
