Father's Day fun at Westwood Lake with Family Fishing Day

NEWS RELEASE - Distributed June 10, 2015 9:30 AM

Summary

This Father's Day, bring the whole family for a free, fun event at Westwood Lake Park. As part of BC's Family Fishing Weekend, the City of Nanaimo Parks, Recreation and Environment department is hosting a Family Fishing Day on Sunday, June 21 from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm.

There will be plenty of activities for the whole family including games and crafts with the City Summer Promo Team and learning how to fish. A trout release will be held at 1:00 pm and fly tying demos with Island Water Fly Fishers will take place throughout the event.

Family Fishing Day is in partnership with Freshwater Fisheries, Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation, Nanaimo Fish and Game Protective Association, Canadian Tire, Wholesale Sports Outdoor Outfitters, Alberni Outpost, Cabela's, Vancouver Island University, Island Waters Flyfishers and Nanaimo Recycling Exchange.

Link to Strategic Plan: Family Fishing Day supports the Cultural Vitality Pillar in the 2012-2015 Corporate Strategic Plan by promoting sport, recreation and leisure lifestyles.

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Event Information

Start time:	Sun, Jun 21, 10:00 AM
End time:	Sun, Jun 21, 2:00 PM
Location:	Westwood Lake Park - First Beach
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