General News

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On May 27, 2017 a group of Beavers decided to paddle the Upper Seymour and arranged to meet at the gate at / am. The group Carey, Alain James, Jenny, Flynn, Denise and Phil and anonymous put in below the dam. The paddle started off splendidly but it was ... More

News Editor Report – June 2017

Well if you're reading this that means the website and newsletter are doing their job. We've all been busy beavers (ahem) improving the website to keep you up-to-date with club trips, trip reports and the latest canoe adventures. Some new features you ... More

Instructor/Advanced Paddling Skills Participants Needed

This is a message to paddlers who would like to increase the paddling skills to the advanced level. Beginning Sept 8, 2017 there is a Lake water instructors course posted on learn2canoe.ca you do not need to become an instructor when you complete this ... More

President’s Message – June 2017

Congratulations New Paddlers for earning your  Tandem Lakewater certificates.  Many have gone on to try out moving water.  Did I mention we fall in sometimes?  Congratulations for that as well. Thanks for Carey and all the instructors who helped, ... More

Training Director Report – May 2016

Basic Paddlers This year we had 45 people register and take some or all of our world renowned Basic Paddler Lessons. Special thanks to our Instructors: Greg, Scott, Phil & Alain. Also our co-examiner Madelaine and our Dumping coordinator Claude. ... More

For rent: Old Town Tripper

Royalex with full spray skirt and wilderness repair kit. Week + trips only. Contact: Carey@CanoeBC.ca More

Newcastle Island Family Camp – August 2017

August 19 – 20 – 21 Leave your car behind, and canoe to this unique Marine Park, just a 20 minute paddle from Departure Bay Terminal.  Spend a family weekend at the Group Camp picnicking under the arbutus trees, combing the beaches and exploring ... More

Lakewater Instructor Course – September

Details are at:  www.Learn2Canoe.ca Beaver members registering 30 days in advance may receive a total 20% discount. For more information contact: Carey@CanoeBC.ca More

Beavers’ Taste Buds Get a Workout

In case you missed it, the first ever Gunwale Grub Throwdown took place at the April 2017 Beaver Canoe Club meeting. Many thanks to all the members who came out and put their taste buds to work! And the winner is … Jenny W. won the gift certific... More

BCC Pub Night – May 6, 2017

You've just finished your last day at flat water boot camp. You've learned to paddle your canoe front-ways, back-ways and sideways. You know how to dump and how to rescue, not because someone told you, but because you've done it yourself. You've been ... More