Binscarth Ready To Light Up The Day

The town of Binscarth is preparing for an incredible party to celebrate Canada Day.

From 8 to 10, there will be a pancake breakfast at the Binscarth Memorial Hall, and there will be opening ceremonies at 9. Then at 10:30, there is a parade, and that paves the way for a day full of activities and fun.

Robin Robinson says the Binscarth & District Gordon Orr Memorial Museum will open right after the parade, and that's always a hit. It's at 162 2nd Ave.

"There is a large selection of artifacts. We have the oldest Bison skull in all of North America in our building," said Robinson. "People donate, and we display it. It has everything from sports to kitchen stuff, a military section, and so much more. It's quite massive."

The breakfast will be $12. When it comes to lunch, the proceeds will go towards sustaining the museum. It will be $5 for a sandwich or a piece of pie. Lemonade, iced tea, and water will be free. In the past, Robinson says about $2,000 has been raised through the lunch.

Robinson says it's a short season at the museum, but a lively one. It's a special place and one of the heartbeats of the community. It was incorporated in 1992.

"We're only open maybe two months, but we have an amazing summer student here," commented Robinson. "We do tours. We've had four school tours this week. We bring in about 500 people per year, which is great for the size of our community, and how long the museum is open."

There's an outdoor market from 1 to 4 at the Binscarth Museum green space, and kids' games at 2.

The supper will be at the Park & Pool. They'll be serving pulled pork and all the fixings. That's from 5 to 7, and that's when the festivities head to the ball diamonds for entertainment and the Lions Club serves up hot dogs and cake.

Then you can stick around for the fireworks. It's going to be a great Canada Day in Binscarth.