Many in-person races have been cancelled or postponed this year, so we’ve created a virtual race series!  Put some dates and distances on your calendars this year with The Eagle Trail Triple!

Participants in the Eagle – Trail Triple will receive:

• 3 trail races that will build upon one another throughout the year.
• Custom swag items including a buff!
• The Eagle – Trail Triple Hoodie
• Custom medal for the series
• Much More!

Swag bags may be picked up with the first race (May 7-16th) at the Ramada in Drayton Valley, Alberta.

Drayton Valley located on Highway 22, approximately 133 kilometres southwest of Edmonton. This friendly, central Alberta town is surrounded by Brazeau County. The three races are located in various parts of Eagle Point Provincial Park, which flanks the North Saskatchewan River in the Drayton Valley – Brazeau County area.

Race Dates, Distances & Trails

Race 1: May 15th at Rotary-Pembina Nordic Community Trails (South) – 7 km

This is a great starter trail for the season as it is double wide, offers views of the North Saskatchewan River, loop trails plus one out and back for a beautiful 7 km race.

Race 2: June 19th at Pembina Nordic Community Trails (North) – 12 km

Get ready for a longer run with this race with the bulk of the trails being double wide with a hint of some single track.

Race 3: September 18 at Hilltop Trails – 10 km

Be ready for some sweet single track trails with this one! Although shorter than June’s race, this one involves more technical running and some steeper hills.

The Friday a week prior to the actual ‘race’ day, the course will be marked as well as posted online (using Strava) – you have until midnight on the day following the official race day to send us your time. This will give you just over a week to get out to complete the course. Should you run the course multiple days, only your first time submitted will count.

PRIZES

Prizes will be awarded to the top male and female in each of the following categories at the end of the race series (times for all three races will be calculated):

• up to 17 years old
• 18 – 30 years old
• 31 – 50 years old
• 50+

In addition, there will be a prize for the participant whose time (over the three races) is closest to that of the race organizer!

Race Fee: $150/person

Please sign up by: April 10th, 2021 (so that we can order your shirt size)

Download The Eagle Trail Triple Information Package

REGISTER FOR THE EAGLE TRAIL TRIPLE ON EVENTBRITE

DOWNLOAD A SPONSOR PACKAGE HERE

Do you enjoy a challenge in the outdoors?

We’ve got an action packed Amazing Race Summer Edition 2021 waiting for you and your friends or family to try!  The Summer Edition will have you exploring various locations in the town of Drayton Valley as well as three locations in Eagle Point Provincial Park.  Plan to schedule at least a half day to complete the race.

Follow the instructions included in your package (along with the maps you will need) and remember to have some fun!
If you want to get competitive, submit your team’s time!  We’ll publish the best times on our social media pages (with permission of course).

Download an Amazing Race Summer 2021 Package Here or pick up a package at participating hotels:

To celebrate the upcoming Summer Solstice and National Paddling Week, the Drayton Valley Paddle Club is hosting a paddle event on Saturday, June 19, 2021.

You’re welcome to join us!

Please meet us at the Drayton Valley McDonalds at 11:00 am.  We will head to the Brazeau Dam in convoy.
The drive to the Brazeau Dam takes about 40 minutes.  We plan to be done paddling by 4:00 pm and back to Drayton Valley by 5:00 pm.

Due to COVID restrictions and recommendations, we can’t offering car pooling or hauling equipment.  Every family or cohort must have their own means of travel.  Additionally, all people attending must bring their own equipment (kayak or canoe, life jackets, regulatory equipment).

We will be launching in groups of 5 including one trip leader.  Social distancing of 10 feet between groups will be in effect (unless you are a family cohort).

To participate, please RSVP by June 18/2021 – Elaine 780-514-4509 or Danielle 780-898-2440.

Visit our Facebook page for more event info!

To become a member, contact Elaine at btandes@telus.net

We hope to see you all at the lake!

Kids aged 8 to 11 will enjoy 4 days of outdoor adventure, exploration and games at the Pembina Nordic Centre with Eagle Point-Blue Rapids Parks Council.

July 6 to 9, 2021

9:00 am to 4:00 pm

$185/participant (payable by cheque or etransfer)

Due to COVID restrictions, we will have limited enrolment in this program!

Activities may include:

• Outdoor Survival Skills – compass, fire lighting, tracking, foraging, plant and animal identification
• Games – board games, orienteering, scavenger hunts and more
• Quiet Time – kids need to chill with a good book or just listen while we tell a story
• Crafts – nature crafts, string art, painting, sculpture!
• Campfire cooking
• Campfire songs

Children must bring their own water bottle, snacks and lunch.

For more information, contact:

Kathy Schwengler, Education & Outreach Coordinator, outreach@epbrparkscouncil.org or

Sandra Bannard, Executive Director, sandra@epbrparkscouncil.org

Camp Facilitators:  Kathy Schwengler, Erin Klatt

REGISTER BY DOWNLOADING THE PDF DOCUMENTS

We are accepting a limited number of registrants – our registration numbers may change due to changing COVID regulations.  We will review those regulations prior to the camp date and will refund all registrants in the event that the camp has to be cancelled or scaled back.