The restrictions have been lifted, we’re as close to normal as we’ve been since early March 2020, and that means we can enjoy even more activities than before.
It’s been more than two weeks since the mask mandate, the crowd limitations and the social distancing mandate ended, but it seems like much longer than that. We’ve been waiting to get out and do things, to have fun and enjoy our summer.
And there has been no shortage of things to do.
There was the Lockdown End Party on July 17, when more than 1,500 people flocked to downtown Estevan for one sensational street dance and live music. It showed that we haven’t lost our ability to come together and have a great time.
The Estevan Motor Speedway had a doubleheader on July 16 and 17 that brought the Western Canadian Late Models to town for their annual visit. They didn’t disappoint, and it was great to see so many people in the stands, especially for the first night.
It was the first time since 2019 the speedway didn’t have to worry about crowd restrictions.
A week later, the Trackside Motocross Association had their turn to put on a great show for the community with a doubleheader of their own.
Estevan Minor Baseball hosted the Baseball Sask. U13 AA Tier 2 championships from July 23-25, with eight times coming to our city. Not only was it great to see all of the activity at our ball diamonds, but we welcomed hundred of people to Estevan for the three-day event.
And there was a concert at the Woodlawn Regional Park’s Boundary Dam beach site on the weekend that saw many people have a great time.
We’ve also had other events in the area, other opportunities to enjoy live music and other chances to come together and have a great time.
And we have all sorts of great experiences for you to enjoy the rest of the summer.
For most of the past 16 months, we had to worry about the pandemic regulations, and a lot of them put a crimp into what we could do. But regardless of restrictions, there’s lots for us to enjoy.
Are you into sports? There’s no shortage of great youth and adult sports to watch each summer, and we are blessed with numerous great golf courses to play and challenge all skill levels.
Do you need to get out on the water? There are lakes are rivers for you. Several large reservoirs provide great fishing, boating and water sports. We’ve seen a surge in the popularity of kayaking and canoeing in the southeast.
If camping is your thing, then you’re in luck. There are numerous campgrounds for you to enjoy, regardless of whether your definition of camping is parking a big RV and having all of the luxuries of home (including a satellite dish), or roughing it in a more rustic setting.
We’re also blessed with an abundance of cultural amenities. If you want to head indoors, you can check out some of the museums, many of which are open on a seasonal basis during the summer and are free to access.
You can find art galleries, libraries and other services throughout the summer as well.
If you’re in Estevan, you can take the Tourism Estevan Guided Historical Walking Tour through our great downtown, embark on the Backroads of Estevan Tour, go for a walk on one of our pathways, or visit one of our many parks. If you have kids, then the city’s playparks program is perfect.
You can enjoy a nice meal at one of our many excellent restaurants or you can eat outdoors on a patio. If you’re not from Estevan, there are some great hotels ready to accommodate you.
And you can always shop at one of our great local merchants.
If you’re outside of Estevan, you’ll find plenty of fun activities as well. Just because you’re in a small town doesn’t mean you won’t find great shops, quality restaurants, quality attractions or amenities to keep people of all ages entertained.
We’re proud to bring you our 101 Things to Experience in Estevan This Summer special. Perhaps the toughest part was limiting it to 101 Things to Experience; we could have listed far more.
