Eagle Point - Blue Rapids Parks Council

Gold Panning Workshop: Family (ages 10+)
2025-08-24 11:00 - 16:00 UTC | Willey West Campground, 49131 Willey W Rd, Rocky Rapids, Alberta, T0E 1Z0, Canada
Looking for a fun family activity that gets you outside? Join us for a Gold Panning Workshop on August 24, 2025, at the near the Willey West Campground! Perfect for families with children 10 years of age or older. This workshop offers a hands-on introduction to gold panning.

Workshop Details

Date: Sunday, August 24, 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: 20
Registration Deadline: August 15, 2025
Ages: 10 + (no expectations will be made to this)

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 for each family member
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 to determine if this workshop is a good fit for you.
As this is a family workshop, each child under the age of 18 will require a participating registered adult at the workshop with them.
This workshop will run rain or shine, so please dress for the weather.

Investment

$90.00 + GST per adult (18+)
$60.00 + GST per child (Ages 10 – 17)

Gold Panning Workshop: 18+
2025-08-23 11:00 - 16:00
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
