Festival du Bois’ unique triathlon combines some traditional skills with large doses of
fun. Teams of competitors canoe COmo Lake, run through the streets of Coquitlam
and then saw their way through a log, on their way to finishing the fast-paced and al-
ways entertaining event.

Please Attend and Support
Le Festival du Bois Activities

JOHN CASHORE
M.L.A.

(Coquitlam-Maillardville)
Phone: 937-35 16 or 937-0091

Rendez-vous Triathlon.

Did you know that the first set-
tlers who arrived in Maillardville
from all over Canada brought with
them some very interesting customs
which are today an integral part of
Le Festival Du Bois?

Tradition had it that during the
winter, the men would leave their
homes for months on end for vastly
forested regions. There they would
labour through the long cold
months to provide for the families
they had left behind.

When the month of March arrive,
the tired loggers would rejoice
knowing that they would once again
be reunited with their loved ones for
“le temps des sucres”, which in
essence was a time for celebration
and enjoying maple syrup.

In 1909 when these pioneers ar-
rived in Maillardville, there were no
maple trees from which came the
sweet sap used to make maple
syrup. Thus, the pioneers needed to
improvise on the traditions that
Spring brought with it.

They decided instead to commem-

iving M’ville history

orate the end of their labour with a
village-wide celebration.

To day at le Festival du Bois, the
Triathlon serves to remind us of
how hard the pioneers worked in
order to make our community what
it is now.

By participating in the Triathlon,
you too can relive a part of history.
The triathlon will take place on
March the 9th, at 7 a.m. and will
begin at Como Lake.

This event is approximately a
half-hour long and open to all
groups of people from ages 12 and
up. all teams must be composed of
5 members, 2 canoeists, 1 runner
and 2 people to finish off the race
by sawing a massive log in as little
time as possible.

You can register in advance by
calling 936-0039. Registration cost
is $30. per team and the winners
and runners-up will receive cash
prizes and other souvenires from Le
Festival.

The deadline for registration is the
1st of March, and remember that
places are limited.

ice or lard sculptures.

6 & F Catering Lid.

Special touches ensure that celebrations are memo-
rable forever, for everyone. With over 15 years of ex-
perience, A & F provides hotel-style catering under
the careful direction of our chef Fernand. Our service
includes dishes, dressing of the tables and a staff of professionals in
proper uniform. Remember, A & F also specializes in award-winning

594-3384

#7 - 8145 - 130th St., Surrey, B.C.

FOYER

MAILLARD