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Gold Panning Workshop: 18+

August 23, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Join us for a Gold Panning Workshop on August 23, 2025, at the Willey West Campground! Perfect for ages 18+, this workshop offers a hands-on introduction to gold panning.

Workshop Details

  • Date: Saturday, August 23, 2025
  • Time: 11 AM – 4 PM (1-hour lunch break)
  • Location: Willey West Campground, 49131 WILLEY WEST RD, Brazeau County, AB T7A 2A2 (at the new West Central River Boat Association’s boat launch)
  • Spots Available: 18
  • Registration Deadline: August 15, 2025
  • Ages: 18 +

What’s Included

  • 4 – 6 Hours of Instruction: Learn from an instructor and then practice in the river
  • All Tools Provided: Everything you need to learn is supplied
  • Snacks and Refreshments: Enjoy during the day

What You Need to Bring

  • A chair
  • Lunch
  • Appropriate clothing for the weather
  • Shoes to go into the river

IMPORTANT

This workshop involves physical activities such as hiking along the river, and being bent over for extended periods of time. Participants must be physically fit and capable of moving freely in an outdoor environment to participate in this workshop. If you have mobility restrictions, please reach out to jenn@epbrcouncil.org or sandra@epbrcouncil.org to determine if this workshop is a good fit for you.

This workshop will run rain or shine, so please dress for the weather.

Investment

$90.00 + GST

 

Details

Organizer

  • Eagle Point-Blue Rapids Parks Council
  • Phone 780-898-7275
  • Email outreach@epbrparkscouncil.org
  • View Organizer Website

Venue

  • Willey West Campground
  • 49131 Willey W Rd
    Rocky Rapids, Alberta T0E 1Z0 Canada
    + Google Map

Details

Organizer

  • Eagle Point-Blue Rapids Parks Council
  • Phone 780-898-7275
  • Email outreach@epbrparkscouncil.org
  • View Organizer Website

Venue

  • Willey West Campground
  • 49131 Willey W Rd
    Rocky Rapids, Alberta T0E 1Z0 Canada
    + Google Map