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Barnaby River

July 27 – 28: Barnaby River - Semiwagan Ridge Days
Every summer the community comes together for this
Barnaby River, a community named after the river annual celebration. Everyone is welcome to come share in
which runs through it, was settled in the early eighteen the hospitality! It all takes place beside the church in the field
hundreds by Irish immigrants. At the entrance to the cemetery on the North Barnaby Road. Don’t miss it!
a bronze plaque pays tribute to the early Irish settlers. Saturday starts with a 5 & 10 Km run then breakfast 8am
In spring and summer our river comes alive with many -11am. Both days there are kids activities, live entertainment,
activities being enjoyed, such as fishing, canoeing, kayaking, adult games and BBQ, and beer garden dance on Saturday
swimming and ATV excursions. night. Sunday be sure to catch the car and bike show.
Take a drive down our winding country roads and let our
river and forests provide the mystique of colour and
adventure. Bring your camera and capture wildlife and the
many hues of nature. Listen to the deafening sound of silence.
Enjoy an evening around a campfire with story-telling
and children playing or perhaps you may experience local
entertainment in and around a garage which may become a
dance floor as the evening progresses!

Barnaby River is perfect for taking fall photos.
Photo by Anthony McLean

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