City of Camrose Community Services Recreation Program coordinator Jayda Calon, left, and City of Camrose Parks Department employee Candice Lowe took advantage of the sunshine on Monday, March 18, to hide the eggs and one adorable chick in City parks and on trails.

Back by “hopular” demand, the City of Camrose Community Services, Recreation and Culture Department is once again hosting the Park Hopping Through Easter Egg Hunt event, from now until April 1.
Everyone is invited to partake in this fun activity. All it takes is a little walking and a little riddle solving.

“Creating an exciting adventure to find our hidden Easter Eggs through our picturesque parks and scenic trails has become a sign of spring in our community,” said City of Camrose Community Services, Arts and Culture manager Tanya Pattullo. “It’s fun for our team to bring this to families who can hop along, explore nature’s beauty, get outside and be active and discover our hidden treasures. It’s more than just a hunt–it’s an opportunity to create lasting memories in the heart of our vibrant community.”

Throughout the City of Camrose parks systems and walking trails, City staff have “hidden” some decorated Easter eggs and one very adorable chick with a poster placed beside providing the riddles to the next hidden location. Participants are encouraged to take their photo with at least four eggs, then email the photo to recreation@camrose.ca along with your name and phone number. You will then be entered for a chance to win a gift certificate to a locally owned business of your choice.

“Last year’s egg hunt was a smash for various reasons,” said City of Camrose Community Services, Recreation Program coordinator Jayda Calon.

“So many people were looking for an excuse to get out and I think our hunt was a great way to encourage anyone in our community to discover our amazing trail system.”

Calon said that each year, the City likes to also add a fun new addition to keep participants looking for something new each year.

“Last year, we included a Ukrainian Easter Egg, and this year, we have included a colourful chick cracking out of its egg. Much like last year, we have already received many submissions along with small comments or stories of each individual’s experience. All have been very positive and the photos submitted really say it all.”

Looking for a place to start the hunt? The following are the location clues.

• Take a stroll around Mirror Lake to find egg #1.
• Look near the Mirror Lake Senior Centre for #2.
• Some cool chicks painted some murals near this fence for #3.
• Think toboggan hill and you will find this Mirror Lake egg #4.
• Make your way to Jubilee Park to find egg #5.
• You will have to go in the valley to find egg #6.

The last egg is located at a huge, covered picnic area.

“We hope this contest is a simple incentive for individuals who don’t usually walk the trails to explore our City, and a fun addition for regular trail walkers,” said Calon.

What a perfect way to get out in the great outdoors and explore the beauty of Camrose and challenge your family and friends to a friendly Easter egg hunt competition.

For complete details on the Park Hopping Through Easter event, visit the City of Camrose website at www.camrose.ca.