Slowly sneaking its way up to a milestone birthday, Metchosin Day turns 49 this year and the 2016 edition promises to be one of the biggest and best yet.
The volunteer-run event will feature live music, a petting zoo, equestrian events and bike demonstrations, among many other activities, and will be topped off by a lamb and salmon barbecue in the early evening.
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Metchosin Day, happening this Sunday (Sept. 11), regularly attracts as many as 5,000 visitors and has become increasingly popular over the years.
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The amount of parked cars that filled up Happy Valley Road and Rocky Point Road in the past made it impossible for emergency vehicles to enter and exit the site.
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The annual celebration will take place from 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m on Sept. 11. For more information on the event visit .
joel.tansey@goldstreamgazette.com
