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4 THE BRANDON SUN • LAKE LIFE • THURSDAY, JUNE 20, 2019

Candice Knautz casts her line to bring home some dinner at Wawanesa Community Park/ Camping ground. (Chelsea Kemp/The Brandon Sun)
» Continued from Page 2 rejuvenating, especially on hot
summer days or hot spring
“It’s just a beautiful place,” days,” Dupuis said.
Parrott said. “The beach itself Fishing is a big draw for
is, the whole community is very people to come out to the lake, PERFECT FOR YOUR CABIN!
touristy and it’s just a very pret- he said. Pickerel, walleye and
ty place.” northern pike are the three
The water in the lake is main types of fish that are most
warmer than others in the area, caught and that people come to
she said, making it a big draw. fish for. On the lake, there’s also
Their busy season kicked off swimming, boating, canoeing,
on the May long weekend, and kayaking and paddle boarding.
will continue throughout the “You name it,” he said. “Peo-
summer. ple enjoy this lake, and it’s a
“Make a day, make a week- place where people can get a
end of it. … If you’re outdoorsy, reprieve from the heat.”
it’s the place to be.” If you don’t bring your own,
there’s paddleboard and kayak
CLEAR LAKE rentals on site, and a tour boat
Just an hour’s drive from that goes on to the lake and • LIVE EDGE MANTELS AND SHELVES
Brandon, Clear Lake is a pop- opens mid-June. • VINYL FENCING AND DECK BOARDS
ular destination for families It’s a great way to get on the • CEDAR SPLIT RAIL
across Westman. The lake is lake and learn more about it, he • COMPOSITE DECKS/ALUMINUM RAILS
aquamarine in colour and rel- said.
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atively deep compared to most There’s hiking available 1840 – 18 STREET NORTH, BRANDON
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It’s also a little colder. Store Hours: Mon. – Fri. 7:30 am – 6:00 pm; S i n c e 1 9 6 9
“It’s really refreshing and » Continued on Page 6 Sat. 9:00 am – 5:00 pm; Closed Sunday