Sunday 3 August 2014

Celebrating the Spirit of Community in St. Peter's- Swim the Canal August 3, 2014

Celebrating our the Spirit of Community in St. Peter's, Come join in the Swim The Canal Event from  2:30pm to 5pm at the St. Peter's Canal Lock House. Louie's Cosy Corner Restaurant service will have snacks available during the event, food prices vary. There are 3 swim options through the locks and all swimmers will be awarded a certificate to acknowledge their accomplishment, the age limit for the swim is 12 years and up. This event will bring people together through a fun and nostalgic community activity, reviving what was once a common occurrence of summer time years ago. Lieutenant Governor's Brigadier General The Honourable J.J. Grant, will be on site to present St. Peter's with the Lieutenant Governor's Community Spirit Award. There is a $10.00 cost or $20.00 per family to do the swim to cover the cost of insurance needed to hold the event and for a T-shirt while the supple lasts.
Here are a few pictures of Grace taking her dip into the canal and Michelle and Grace celebrating Community Spirit by swimming the width of the Canal.
Grace takes a leap into the historic St. Peter's Canal

Michelle and Grace swim the width of the Canal to Celebrate St. Peter's winning the Community Spirit Award.

They accomplished their swim and are enjoying the water.
Always fun to spend time in the water.

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