Trip Reports

Widgeon Creek – March 12 2017

The forecast was for light rain Sunday so Carole and I were not surprised when we arrived at Grant Narrows under cloudy skies and sprinkles. It was 0930 and waiting there already was Mike D; we had not met before but after brief introductions we learned ... More

South Allouette – February 2017

by Leigh Burton So Sunday, Feb 26, I woke up to snow and wondered, “Whatever prompted me to decide to join a trip on the South Alouette today!?” Oh well, I’d already loaded up the car and was ready to go. 10:00 am saw us at the 232nd Park at the ... More

North Alouette Meander

In late October, we paddled the North Alouette River from 232nd Street to Neaves Road, Maple Ridge.   This was one of Mike’s impromptu trips.  They happen a lot, but only when he’s not tired, and only if you’re on his email list.  The ... More

North Thompson River Trip report – Thanksgiving 2016

By John Gardiner Distance: Little Fort to Heffley Creek, 83 kilometers in 3 days. Date: 2016 Thanksgiving weekend Oct 8 9 10 Trip leader: James Wakeling 5 Boats: Isaac, Chloe and Finn in the “kids” boat – a 17' 6" Hellman Prospector, Frank ... More

Harrison River Fish’n’Fowl Paddle – November 26th

You Are Cordially Invited to the Harrison River Fish'n'Fowl Paddle. Join Dave & Friends on November 26th, 2016. Spend the day with thousands of salmon and as many eagles. Email Dave at westell@shaw.ca. More

South Alouette – October 2016

Sunday, October 2nd, 2016. Suzanna and John,  Zach and Marek, Bernard and Jan, Mike and Roly, Ryan and Nancy, Sandra and Scott with their junior paddlers Haley and Eric, Bryan and Parsa, 7 tandems in total showed up for the Oct 2nd club trip on the ... More

The Chilliwack – August 2016

A small group of us paddled the Chilliwack from Allison Pools down to the top of the Tamihi Rapids. Although water levels were low at 9.5 cms, bumpy sections were pretty scarce and the hot weather made for an enjoyable day. 5 boats in total, 3 ... More

Tamahi T50 – September 2016

Well... there's not much to say when you have pictures like these! More

The Gataga/Kechika

August 2016 Not exactly a club trip, but I know many Beavers enjoy tripping and I don't know any who have done this one. Nine of us had the privilege of paddling 300 km through the most Northerly of the spectacular Rockies. The river carries the ... More

Whitewater “park & practice” session on the Chilliwack River

While sticking to one lovely spot on the river, Pat guided and encouraged us as we practiced going up and down river, trying different circuits and S turns from eddy to eddy. It was great to see Dave M. on the water. Both Denise and Heather's dogs ... More