the Beaver Canoe Club

Lower Chilliwack River: Gr 2
2026-08-23 | Chilliwack
A popular Whitewater run for both seasoned paddlers and those still gaining skills and experience.
We’re looking for a trip leader for this one. Contact: register with trips@beavercanoeclub.org to paddle or to lead.

Cheakamus River: Gr 2 & 3
2026-08-16 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Vancouver) | Squamish
An exciting section near Squamish for intermediate and seasoned paddlers. Cross your fingers for good levels. Whitewater skills and full outfitting required.
We’re looking for a trip leader for this one. Contact: register with trips@beavercanoeclub.org to paddle or to lead.

Evening Paddle: Burnaby Lake
2026-08-12 08:00 - 17:00 | Burnaby
An informal outdoor meeting of sorts, in canoes, in the evening when the beavers come out to swim.
We’re looking for a trip leader for this one. Contact: register with trips@beavercanoeclub.org to paddle or to lead.

False Creek: Ocean
2026-08-09 | Vancouver
A family friendly paddle around Vancouver’s downtown, with launch near Vanier Park and lunch near Granville Island.
We’re looking for a trip leader for this one. Contact: register with trips@beavercanoeclub.org to paddle or to lead.

Stave Lake and Cardinalis Creek
2026-07-26 | Mission
A family-friendly paddle just north of Mission. Bring swimming gear and prepare to hang out a while to enjoy a mid summer afternoon.
Contact: Bob P ubiquitousb7@gmail.com

SOCIAL: BCC Picnic - Derby Reach Regional Park (Dryland & Gr 1)
2026-07-19 11:00 - 16:00 | Derby Reach Regional Park, 21801 Allard Crescent, Langley Twp,, BC, V1M 3W1
Annual picnic for all BCC members, family, friends all and sundry. Bring your canoe or maybe just yourself.

Granite Falls Canoe Camping Trip: Ocean
2026-07-11 - 2026-07-13 | Cates Park, North Vancouver, Canada
A nearby wilderness area a few hours from Deep Cove. Share a beautiful stretch of ocean with the seals, starfish, jellyfish, and once in a while, killer whales.
Trip Leader needed, but for now, state your interest to the Trip Director: trips@beavercanoeclub.org

EVENING PADDLE / POLING - Little Cates Park
2026-07-08 18:30 - 21:00 | Little Cates Park, North Vancouver, Sea Shell Lane, North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Join us for an evening on the ocean. We will be following the shoreline, so you can either pole or paddle (we may have a couple of spare poles if someone needs to borrow one). It will be a leisurely ‘out-and-back’ trip northwards.
After the paddle the Club’s 50th Anniversary Committee will serve a retro treat from the 70’s and 80’s on a golden platter in honour of our 50th anniversary. The treats are fresh, not leftovers from the 1980’s! Feel free to bring your favorite retro snack to share if you wish (not required).
Meet up at 6:30pm at Little Cates Park.
On the water until ~8:30pm, then treats & social until ~9pm.
Parking is limited, so carpool would be best if you can.
Contact: Alastair_Dundas@hotmail.com / 604 720 7085

An Easy Summer Paddle: Lake Water or Gr 1
2026-07-05 08:00 - 17:00
Sun
05-Jul
An Easy Summer Paddle: Lake Water & Gr 1
Come on an easy summer paddle nearby. Have a place you’ve been thinking you want to explore? Contact trips@beavercanoeclub.org

Rivers Week
2026-06-20 - 2026-06-28
A week of Rivers and more, starting on the Similkameen near Princeton, and continuing hopefully on the Tulameen. Then, for the second part of the week, there are 3 possibilities: 1) Nicola River near Merrit, or 2) Shuswap River near Cherryville, or 3) Thompson River near Kamloops. We’ll know which option closer to the time, depending on the where we find the best water levels.

Powell Lakes: Lake Water
2026-06-16 - 2026-06-20 | Powell River
Sat Jun 16 to Wed Jun 20
Powell Lakes Canoe Camping Trip: Lake Water
Rob is inviting us on this exploratory trip to the Powell Lakes. Contact: Rob B rbrusse1@telus.net

River of Golden Dreams: Gr 1
2026-06-12 | Whistler, British Columbia, Canada
Fri
Jun 12,
River of Golden Dreams: Gr 1
We haven’t done this twisty, turny river in Whistler for a long time. Contact: Rob B rbrusse1@telus.net

CLUB MEETING (In Person): Presentation with Rob Asbeek Brusse
2026-06-10 19:30 - 21:00 | 3677 Kensington Ave, Burnaby, BC V5B 4Z6
Rob Asbeek Brusse will take us on a journey exploring the Thomsen River on Banks Island

TRIP: Mamquam Weekend: Gr 1 & 2
2026-06-06 - 2026-06-07
This is a a two-day mentored weekend on the Mamquam River in Squamish is intended primarily for recent graduates of the Intro to Moving Water to get more practice and exposure to river paddling before Rivers Week and other summer white water venues.
Register in advance: Marc G: chez.guimond@gmail.com

Nahatlatch Lake: Gr 1
2026-06-04 - 2026-06-05 | Boston Bar
A two day camping trip and paddle in a nearby wilderness area.
Contact: Rob B rbrusse1@telus.net

TRAINING: River Rescue Skills Practice
2026-05-31
Calling all Whitewater Paddlers! This River Rescue Skills day will be led by RCABC certified moving water instructors.
Many of us learn these skills, but don’t get a chance to practice. Now is your chance!
• throw bagging
• canoe over canoe on the river
• towing and pushing boats
• swimming with and without boat
• sandwich rescue (best for loaded boats)
Registration link here: https://forms.gle/mec36LMjC5wNirJg8

Still Creek and Burnaby Lake: Lake Water
2026-05-24
Rob B will lead us on another venture on this popular, nearby paddle through Burnaby’s Central Valley.
Contact: Rob B rbrusse1@telus.net

Broken Islands Canoe Camping Trip: Ocean
2026-05-23 - 2026-06-01
Eight days and nights on the wild edge of the Pacific Ocean. Contact: Dave W westell@shaw.ca

Nicomen Slough: Lake Water
2026-05-17
A family friendly paddle through the countryside between Mission and Agassiz.
Contact: ubiquitousb7@gmail.com

CLUB MEETING (Zoom): Hudson Bay Girls
2026-05-13 18:30 - 20:00 | Zoom
The Hudson Bay Girls is an all-female canoe team who completed a groundbreaking, 1,300-mile expedition of a historic Voyageur Fur Trading Route, from Lake Superior to Hudson Bay.

Twin Islands: Ocean
2026-05-10
A family-friendly paddle in the sheltered ocean waters between North Vancouver, Burnaby and Port Moody.
Contact Bryan G bryan_gormann@sfu.ca

TRAINING: Intro to Moving Water (On Water Session)
2026-05-09 08:00 - 17:00
This is the On Water day for the Introduction to Moving Water clinic which includes outfitting, hazards, and maneuvers that will help you get started to safely and successfully navigate your canoe in rivers.
Open free to all members who have taken Basic Paddlers.
Register in Advance: Dave B itsusinus@gmail.com

TRAINING: Intro to Moving Water (Evening Dryland Session)
2026-05-06 19:00 - 21:30 | 3677 Kensington Ave, Burnaby, BC V5B 4Z6
This is the evening Dryland session of the Introduction to Moving Water clinic which includes outfitting, hazards, and maneuvers that will help you get started to safely and successfully navigate your canoe in rivers.
Open free to all members who have taken Basic Paddlers.
Register in Advance: Dave B itsusinus@gmail.com

Steveston Tall Ship Paddle
2026-05-03 | Steveston
Tall ship Kaiwo Maru is visiting Steveston Harbour, and we’ll be paddling there to see it, and maybe a chance to see other things in town, like Britannia Shipyards, the Cannery National Historic Site, and Pajos Fish & Chips. Who knows?
Contact: Madeline W John.Onderdonk@telus.net

TRAINING: Basic Paddlers (On Water Day 2)
2026-05-02 | Deer Lake, Burnaby, BC, Deer Lake Park, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
This is the second of two On-Water days for the RCABC Certified Tandem Lake Water canoeing course in which you will learn to prepare and equip your boat, steer, rescue and more. A prerequisite for all subsequent training.
Free to all members.
Register in advance: Dave B itsusinus@gmail.com

Burnaby Lake: Lake Water
2026-04-26 | Burnaby
A paddle through the wetlands of Central Burnaby. Practice your Basic Paddler strokes. Watch the birds Bring your family.
Contact: Peter G pgutzmann@hotmail.ca

TRAINING: Basic Paddlers (On Water Day 1)
2026-04-25 | Deer Lake, Burnaby, BC, Deer Lake Park, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
This is the first of two On-Water days for the RCABC Certified Tandem Lake Water canoeing course in which you will learn to prepare and equip your boat, steer, rescue and more. A prerequisite for all subsequent training.
Free to all members.
Register in advance: Dave B itsusinus@gmail.com

TRAINING: Basic Paddlers (Dryland)
2026-04-22 19:00 - 21:30 | 3677 Kensington Ave, Burnaby, BC V5B 4Z6
This is the evening dryland session for the RCABC Certified Tandem Lakewater canoeing course in which you will learn to prepare and equip your boat, steer, rescue and more. A prerequisite for all subsequent training.
Free to all members.
Register in advance: Dave B itsusinus@gmail.com

Hatzic Lake: Lake Water
2026-04-19
A family friendly paddle in the Fraser Valley on shallow lake several channels and islands to explore. The heron rookery is active this time of year.
Contact: Bob P ubiquitousb7@gmail.com

Fraser River North Arm: Gr 1-
2026-04-12 | Burnaby
A family friendly paddle along a lazy river reveals the seldom seen sides of Burnaby, Vancouver and Richmond. Wildlife, working boats, vestiges of old industries, and vistas of strolling weekenders.
Contact: Jim S jslade604@gmail.com
