Sometimes the universe has perfect timing. Cory Nickason of Saskatoon was simply preparing for a family camping trip when a quick stop at Stop N Go Convenience on Wedge Road turned into a life-changing moment – and put him one step closer to his dream of owning a cabin.
The Tuesday morning started like any other pre-camping checklist: pack the gear, fill the gas tank, and maybe grab a lottery ticket. But when Nickason decided to check his LOTTO MAX numbers before hitting the road, he discovered he was holding a million-dollar ticket.
A Moment to Remember
The scene at the convenience store was one for the books. After counting all those zeros – twice, just to be sure – Nickason got a congratulatory fist bump from the customer behind him in line before rushing out to share the news.
"She couldn't even read it because I was shaking so bad!"
Nickason recalled of the moment he showed the winning ticket to his wife waiting in the truck.
The Camping Trip Must Go On
In true outdoorsman fashion, Nickason didn't let the windfall derail the family's camping plans. They headed out the next day as scheduled, though the experience was notably different.
"I slept in jeans that night, with my winning ticket in my wallet in the pocket," he admitted, showing that even a million dollars couldn't shake his practical nature – or his commitment to keeping that precious ticket safe in the wilderness.
From Tent to Cabin
While Nickason's immediate plans include paying off the mortgage and buying a new truck, it's his third goal that resonates with anyone who's ever dreamed of owning their own slice of wilderness: he's looking into buying a cabin.
For someone who was literally on his way to go camping when fortune struck, the progression from tent to cabin feels like the natural next chapter. It's a dream shared by countless Canadians who spend their weekends escaping to the outdoors, imagining what it would be like to have their own permanent retreat.
Saskatchewan's Outdoor Lottery Luck
Nickason's win adds to what's becoming a notable trend of lottery winners with outdoor aspirations. Whether it's dream fishing trips, cabin purchases, or RV adventures, it seems Canada's lottery winners know exactly where they want to spend their newfound freedom – in the great outdoors.
The Perfect Timing
There's something poetic about winning the lottery while preparing for a camping trip. For Nickason, that million-dollar ticket represents not just financial security, but the freedom to upgrade from occasional camping trips to potentially owning his own cabin – a place where every weekend could feel like that lucky Tuesday when everything changed.
As he moves forward with his plans, Nickason joins the ranks of lottery winners who've chosen to invest their winnings in the cabin lifestyle.
And really, after sleeping in jeans to protect a million-dollar ticket during a camping trip, having a proper cabin bed probably sounds pretty appealing.
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