The free Canada Day celebration, which will be bursting with fun for every member of the family, is set to go at the 108 Heritage Site on July 1, from 11 a.m. with the opening ceremonies to the closing ceremonies at 4:30 p.m.
Key organizer Ingrid Meyer says she is excited about what's being offered at this year's annual family event. There will be games for the children, face painting, story telling, and a petting zoo by the Lone Butte 4H Club, as well as a concession, ice cream and cotton candy.
"The location is outstanding because the site is just off Highway 97 and there is plenty of parking. We're right on the 108 lake and there's a picnic area with washrooms and, of course, the historic buildings.
"We always get a large crowd and everyone has a lot of fun."
Mark McMillan will be the master of ceremonies and he will introduce the local, provincial and national elected officials at the opening ceremony. Canim Lake Band Chief Mike Archie will welcome everyone to the band's traditional territory.
The Eclectica Community Choir will sing the national anthem and the 100 Mile House RCMP colour guard will present the Canadian flag.
Meyer notes there's a great variety of entertainment through the day – Front Porch Bluegrass Band, Mack Station, Jared Hancock, Ed Wahl, Leslie Ross and Jason Ruscheinsky, Polynesian Dancer, Canim Lake Drums and Dancers and The Hansons.
There will be a covered tent in front of the stage for those who want to enjoy the entertainment in the shade.
Meyer says there will be a lot of good food and there are several vendors signed up.
She adds there will be a guided tour in the museum for those who want to take a stroll into the past, and folks are welcome to go through the other historic buildings.
