It was super easy to reach 150 minutes of exercise this week! I spent three whole days at the Saanich Fair. That’s a lot of walking. Granted, I didn’t really do any other kind of exercise except for packing a cooler full of pop and snack veggies each day.
I had a bunch of fun with family and friends there, and had a ride pass for a change, too! I didn’t realize how much fun bumper cars are. I can’t wait for the next country fair in the area.
Saturday: >100 minutes walking
From one end of the agricultural fairgrounds to the other is about 10 minutes walking time, and I did this many times. I also walked a similar distance to the car twice, parked far from the entrance until I managed to move to a much closer spot.
Sunday: >100 minutes walking
Yes, same deal. Lots of walking. If you love farm animals and stage shows all day long, you end up walking from barn to barn to stage to exhibits and back. Plus walking around inside buildings where contest entries are on display in baking, needlecrafts, all kinds of arts, dioramas, kids’ crafts, and so much more. Good artwork in my opinion – I’ve bought several pieces over the past few years!
Saanich Fair is the biggest fair in the area – the only one remaining that has a full plate of competitive categories. Numbers of animal exhibitors have dropped in recent years, but you’ll still see rabbits, guinea pigs, ducks, sheep, horses, goats, llamas, etc.
FYI, for next year, the Saanich Fair happens every Labour Day weekend, just north of Victoria B.C.
Monday: about 100 minutes walking
Monday is Labour Day, the holiday. It’s a shorter fair day. I knew I’d have work the next day so I didn’t push myself too much. I also got parked really close to the entrance, which was much appreciated at that point.
Wednesday: 10 minutes scootering
Truly I didn’t expect to have energy at this point in my week. I was still a little weak from shingles and hadn’t slept well. But this was the day I decided I’d go out for a bit so I took my scooter with me, and a helmet.
I explored the Juan de Fuca rec centre grounds and glad I did. I found shady spots for parking, met some nice people at the skate park including a mom and daughter skating and scootering on the ramps there. The roadway to the far end of the grounds is quite a far scooter distance so I went only half way and around one building. I can go farther or hit the park ramps next time when feeling better.
Bonus: my favourite celiac-friendly eateries at the fair
- Country Crepes – when they are not busy, they gladly cleared away flour materials for me
- One Cool Cookie – ask for a flavour that is gluten free, and pay a dash extra for a gluten free waffle cone; they also had the best lattes, better than Starbucks in my opinion
- Van Isle Poutinerie – they are very familiar with needs of celiac disease
I hope to see you there next year!