SPIRIT OF BC IN BURNS LAKE
The small community of Burns Lake celebrated their third annual Winterfest from February 9 - 11, 2007 as part of Spirit of BC Week.
Small communities throughout BC that celebrate Spirit of BC with community-wide events really give the week meaning and value. 
Bringing out families, friends, kids, seniors, and the whole town to celebrate and have fun - and wear a smile! - makes Spirit of BC truly worth it.
Burns Lake celebrated the following....
- Northern Lights Parade
- Bonfire and Opening Ceremonies
- Grapevine Mini Golf Tournament
- Legion Crib Tournament
- Legion Winterfest DanceRotary Pancake Breakfast
- Minor Hockey Tournament
- Family Winterfest Games
- Bulkley Valley Credit Union Coloring Contest
- Cold Smoke Ice Races
- Lakey the Moose (our Burns Lake Mascot)
Quite a line up for the little community!
Friday Night in Burns Lake (during Spirit of BC Week)
Friday night started with the Northern Lights parade with a variety of brightly lit floats, walking participants, Lakey the Moose and Emergency Response Vehicles. The streets were lined with the smiling faces of young and old, watching and waving as the procession went by.
The parade ended at Radley Beach where the opening ceremonies took place, next to a blazing bonfire.
Saturday Night in Burns Lake (during Spirit of BC Week)
Winterfest tournaments of Mini Golf, Hockey and Cribbage with prizes to the winners. That evening the Legion hosted the Lakes Winterfest Dance for the adults.
Sunday Morning in Burns Lake (during Spirit of BC Week)
Friday Night in Burns Lake (during Spirit of BC Week)
Friday night started with the Northern Lights parade with a variety of brightly lit floats, walking participants, Lakey the Moose and Emergency Response Vehicles. The streets were lined with the smiling faces of young and old, watching and waving as the procession went by.
The parade ended at Radley Beach where the opening ceremonies took place, next to a blazing bonfire.
Saturday Night in Burns Lake (during Spirit of BC Week)
Winterfest tournaments of Mini Golf, Hockey and Cribbage with prizes to the winners. That evening the Legion hosted the Lakes Winterfest Dance for the adults.
Sunday Morning in Burns Lake (during Spirit of BC Week)
- A Rotary Pancake Breakfast at the Tom Forsyth Memorial Arena
- Ice skating and taking part in Winterfest Family Games
- At the park families were playing snow golf, giant soccer, competing in smooshing races and sliding down the mountains of snow
- Lakey the Moose and the A&W Root Bear were sliding down the hills with the kids
- Everyone enjoyed healthy snacks as they played and enjoyed the day
Sunday also brought the Cold Smoke Ice Races on Burns Lake. This 200 mile race brought in machines from all over the province competing for top prizes.
The Burns Lake Spirit Square Is Coming...
All of this took place in front of Radley Beach and Nourse Park where Burns Lake plans on developing their Spirit Square over the next few years.
A new Spirit Square will be a fantastic new feature for Burns Lake!
Where is Burns Lake?
All of this took place in front of Radley Beach and Nourse Park where Burns Lake plans on developing their Spirit Square over the next few years.
A new Spirit Square will be a fantastic new feature for Burns Lake!
Where is Burns Lake?
Find it on Google Maps.....
