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Prince Edward Island Provincial Parks has a series_of programs and events planned.for-this winter that are as varied as the weather has been. While Provincial Parks are open year_round the three that have the majority of organized aCtivity in winter are Brookvale; Brudenell, and Mill River-Provincial Parks. -

Many*exciting things-have happened at Brookvale Provincial Ski Park‘over the past few years with the building of an entirely new Nordic facility and trail system. In addition at the Alpine cen- ter the hill redevelopment and addition of approximately fifty vertical feet plus the installation of the quad chair'lift should make for_an exciting year of skiing.‘ . ' .

The official opening of the Alpine site is scheduled.for January 25, 1992 and in addition to the opening ceremonies there will be a Masters Alpine Clinic-and Race.- Guest coach_will be-Karen Stemmel. Happening at the same time at the Nordic site is Ski Fest'92 which is a fundraising event for the Heart Foundation and promises to be the gala skiing event of the year. ‘

Brudenell and Mill River Provincial Parks offer, in addition to Cross country ski programs, a Variety of interesting interpreé tive programs and are ideal sites for bird watching er ski or snowshoe hikes. The newly opened self guided Living and Learning Interpretive trail at Brudenell should be-on your list.of must do activities this winter. ‘ , 3 '

This Winters Natural Pathways program promoting winter activities

on Prince Edward Island has been well reCeived and brochures-are available in sport stores throughout Atlantic Canada. Direct mail campaigns and attendance at the Halifax Ski Show have in- creased the awareness of the island as a winter.destination greatly. ' A . -

Further information may be obtained on the following.activities by calling Brookvale at 658-2925, River at 859-2448.

OFFICIAL OPENING OF ALPINE CENTER BROOKVALE

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JAN 24-25 ALPINE MASTERS CLINIC AND RACE BROOKVALE. JAN 25 SKI FEST 92 AT NORDIC CENTER V . BROOKVALE FEB 1' PROVINCIAL X/C-SKI CHAMPIONSHIPS BROOKVALE FEB 1-2 INTERNATIONAL SLED DOG RACES MILL RIVER FEB 8 JACKRABBIT'DAY BROOKVALE FEB 8-9 ’FAMILY FROLIC WEEKEND MILL RIVER FEB 9 X/C SKI CLINIC AND TOUR BRUDENELL, FEB 15 - WINTER PHOTO WORKSHOP MILL RIVER FEB 15-16 .ATLANTIC BIATHLON CHAMPIONSHIPS BROOKVALE. FEB 22 FAMILY FUN DAY- - ' ' BRUDENELL' MAR 15 BRUDENELL

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Brudenell at 652-2356 or Mill