Otter Lake’s big bash at the R.A.

July 3, 2018

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The parade saw bicycles, ATVs, floats and at least one lawnmower roll through town, as it headed to the R.A. grounds.

Canada Day festivities in Otter Lake started with a parade at noon and continued all the way through to fireworks on Sunday night at the Recreation Association grounds. Pictured, the 2nd Gatineau Scouts marched in the parade, going on to help out with different events in the afternoon.

The afternoon was full of fun and games, appealing to all ages. From left: Otter Lake Councillor Desiree Tremblay-Giroux, Mayor Kim Cartier-Villeneuve and Councillor Robin Zacharias compete in the inflatable horse races.

The pet parade, complete with prizes donated from M & R Feeds, saw only one participant, making Wyatt Racine champ for the third time. From left: Councillor Desiree Tremblay-Giroux, Wyatt’s owner Shelby Racine and Emma Ostrom.

Lea Charbonneau checks out one of the parade floats parked at the R.A., while Willow Berubé shows off the new Canada Day tattoos.

Pictured, Simon Charrette works on his drive while enjoying the mini putt course set up in the baseball diamond, amongst inflatable structure and lots of other activities.

Donald Teuma-Castelletti
OTTER LAKE July 1, 2018
A parade, giant inflatable structures, firemen challenges, and even a pet show – featuring the now three-time champion – were all included in one town’s patriotic festivities, before live music with a couple locals and fireworks topped off their fun.
All of this fun was organized by the Otter Lake Recreation Association, so that their grounds would be busy with guests through the afternoon and the community proud of what their local groups could do as everyone enjoyed the many activities ongoing for Canada Day.
The fun began with a parade through town, as the Otter Lake Fire Department led the procession from rue Lafleur up to the R.A. grounds by the lake. With a variety of vehicles intermingled, the onlookers saw floats and ATVs, plus a lawnmower, decorated for the parade, as well as many walkers and the Second Gatineau Scouts marching through.
As everyone made their way to the party on the lake, they were soon met by giant inflatable slides and horse races, plus a mini-putt course.

Heading inside the R.A. Hall, opening ceremonies saw Mayor Kim Cartier-Villeneuve thank the town for their support, before opening the stage to Reggie Carkner, who sang “O Canada.”
Soon after, a Petanque tournament started in the hall by the Otter Lake Golden Age Club, while kids lined up for their faces to be painted.
Outside, a pet parade was scheduled to take place at 1:30 p.m., but only one fluffy companion showed up. Therefore, Wyatt Racine ended up taking home the title for his third year in a row and opted to celebrate by keeping cool in the shade rather than participating in a solo parade around the ball diamond.
The winning pup took home some treats, as well as a bird feeder and giant sack of seed, as donated by M & R Feeds.
However, Wyatt wasn’t the only winner of the afternoon, as there were many prizes distributed for the parade. Following the opening ceremonies, winners were announced in various categories for floats, ATVs and much more.
R.A. member and one of the event organizers, Desiree Tremblay-Giroux, said their Canada Day fun received the support of many in the community and beyond. This allowed them to hand out prizes for various activities, while also planning more to take place the day of.
She highlighted the Otter Lake Scouts Camp for providing a cool zone, where anyone could rush through for a soaking from dripping hoses, and the fire department for organizing their fireman’s challenge, plus the guest swing dance lessons from Natacha Corriveau and Jordan Long.
It was for this support, from businesses and local groups, that the R.A. was very appreciative, as it made the whole day possible.
With the R.A.’s barbeque onsite, as well as a variety of vendors, there was plenty to keep folks busy through the day. Pretty soon, live music was being performed by Carkner in the evening and fireworks were popping off, as the community reeled in another successful Canada Day.

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