Evening Pickup Paddle
2019-05-23 17:30 - 22:00, 2019-05-30 17:30 - 22:00 (America/Vancouver) | A Nice Place Near You
With longer days, many of us arrange our own informal, unofficial evening trips at short notice. If you have a hankering to paddle mid week, check here, Facebook, or get on an email thread, and post on them too!

Nicomen Slough: Lakewater
2019-05-26 | Agassiz
A peaceful jaunt through the lowland backwaters of the upper Fraser Valley. Did you know the Seabird Narion holds their canoe races this weekend?
Contact Bob P ubiquitousb7@gmail.com

Intro 2 Moving Water
2019-05-29 19:30 - 21:30 | BBY Lake Sports Complex West
For graduates of Basic Paddlers. Children, (<19) must be accompanied by their parent Beaver member. Includes a Wednesday theory class and the following Saturday, 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
The location of the Saturday will be announced on the Wednesday. Note that there will not be any canoes for rent at the Saturday location.
Register after May 1. Training@BeaverCanoeClub.org

10% off At MEC Spring Club Night!
2019-05-30 19:00 - 21:00 | Vancouver
Beaver members have been invited to shop at MEC spring club night and get 10% off their purchases!
Location: Vancouver MEC store, 130 West Broadway Date: May 30, 2019 Time: 7 to 9 pm Pre-Registration Required!
Contact Marita (778) 879-5183 if you’re going.
maritabbirkner@gmail.com

Intro 2 Moving Water
2019-06-01 | TBD
Attendees of the Wednesday theory will find out about the location. Could be: North Vancouver, Squamish or Chilliwack depending on water levels.

Mamquam River: Gr 2
2019-06-02 | Squamish
With water levels elsewhere sky high, we’re hoping the Mamquam is the best whitewater paddling opportunity this weekend. Rivers skills and full outfitting required.
Contact Dave W westell@shaw.ca

Lower Coquitlam River
2019-06-06 17:00 - 21:30 | Port Coquitlam
Grade I; An evening paddling the Coquitlam River through Port Coquitlam and Colony Farm
Contact Mike D mike2166@hotmail.com

Mamquam Weekend
2019-06-08 - 2019-06-09 | Squamish
A weekend in Squamish for a mentored and gradated chance to practice new whitewater skills.
Contact Heather M heather_may_matt@hotmail.com

Sumas River: Gr 1
2019-06-09 | Abbotsford
A sinuous journey through the Abbotsford pastures. Contact Mike D mike D mike2166@hotmail.com

General Club Meeting
2019-06-12 20:00 - 21:30, 2019-09-11 20:00 - 21:30 | On Zoom – watch for email link day of the meeting, British Columbia, Canada

Kanaka Creek Evening Paddle: Gr 1
2019-06-13 17:30 - 21:00 | Maple Ridge
Explore Kanaka Creek from the Fraser River to the head of navigation. Contact Mike D mike2166@hotmail.com

River of Golden Dreams: Gr 1
2019-06-16 | Whistler, British Columbia, Canada
A winding float through the Whistler Forest.
Contact Dave M ldavidmiddleton@gmail.com

Executive Club Meeting
2019-06-19 19:00 - 20:30, 2019-09-18 19:00 - 20:30 | On Zoom – watch for email link day of the meeting, British Columbia, Canada

Rivers' Week 2019
2019-06-22 - 2019-07-01 | Princeton & Merritt
16± Trips During Rivers’ Week
See the June 2019 issue of Beaver Tales.
June 20 – July 1; Members may participate in all or any part, (early bird run on Friday). Please note that low water levels this year could cause changes.

There will be at least two trips every weekend day. Midweek there are lake options for those not able or wishing to paddle grade II – III rivers. There is a Happy Hour every day and a “No Nachos – Ultimate Happy Hour” on Saturday June 29th.
For more info login to your Beaver Canoe Club account and go to: For Members -> Rivers’ Week.
Other Things to do:
Bike the Kettle Valley Railway — portions of it parallel the Nicola, Coldwater and Tulameen rivers.
Play baseball or bocce at the Granite City campground.

Nicola River Campout
2019-06-28 - 2019-07-01 | BC Interior Rivers & Lakes, British Columbia
See the Rivers’ Week guide in the For Members tab of the website. (You must log in to see this).
There are always many trips for all levels from lake to grade III every day.
“No Nachos – Ultimate Happy Hour” on Saturday June 29th @ 5:00 PM.
N’Kwala campground: 22 km west of Merritt on Hwy 8, turn left into dirt road entrance to campground.
Note: The Merritt Aquatic Centre is closed to the public June 29-July 1.
If you need more info during Rivers’ Week, phone Janice@ 604 437-1140

Capilano Watershed Tour & Local Paddle
2019-07-06 | North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
This part of the North Shore mountains is usually closed to the public, but today, we will be able to go and see where our water comes from. After the tour, we’ll paddle the ocean nearby. For the tour part, each of us needs to self register for the morning session on or after June 6th at 9 am. But don’t wait too long as these trips fill up quickly. Contact Dave W westell@shaw.ca

Serpentine and Nicomekl RIvers: Gr 1 and Ocean
2019-07-14 | Sunny South Surrey
A scenic paddle through the tidal zones of the Serpentine and Nicomekl rivers in South Surrey, with a lunch break at Crescent beach. Lots of wildlife viewing including marine mammals, bird life and more.
Contact Simon W simonpwatkins@gmail.com

BCC Annual Picnic at Barnet Marine Park
2019-07-20 | Burnaby
Meet at 9 am for an early paddle, games, pot luck lunch at noon, hot dogs on the house. Suzanne is reserving a space for us, so let her know you are coming. Contact Suzanne S suzannespencer2018@gmail.com

Lower Chilliwack River: Gr 1 & 2
2019-07-21 | Squamish
Due to the high levels on the Cheakamus, we are switching Sunday’s trip to the Lower Chilliwack. River skills and full outfitting required. Contact Dave W westell@shaw.ca

False Creek & Granville Island: Ocean
2019-07-28 | Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
A midsummer paddle along Vancouver’s downtown waterfront. Don’t forget to stop at the market for a burger while you watch the jugglers! Contact April W littlesthandymom@gmail.com

Chilliwack River: Gr 1 & 2
2019-08-11 | Chilliwack
River levels willing, we’ll be doing a park & play in the morning, and downstream run in the afternoon. River skills and outfitting required. Contact James W wakeling@sfu.ca

Newcastle Island Family Campout: Ocean
2019-08-16 - 2019-08-18 | Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada
Leave your car in Horseshoe Bay, walk your boat and gear onto the ferry, and paddle over to Newcastle, a small Island just off Nanaimo. Be kind to the trip leader: call at least a week ahead. Contact Bryan G bryan_gormann@sfu.ca

Ocean paddle and swim Lighthouse Park
2019-08-25 09:00 - 14:00 | West Vancouver
Join us for a fun ocean paddle in West Vancouver. Exact route will depend on the group and the weather.
Contact Trish at pmacleod@gentian.ca

Adams & Shuswap Campout: Gr 2 & 3
2019-08-31 - 2019-09-02 | Sorrento BC
River skills and full outfitting required. Be kind to the trip leader and call at least a week ahead. Contact Phil R frankierb@telus.net

North Saskatchewan River Canoe Trip: Gr 1 & 2
2019-09-01 - 2019-09-08 | Nordegg, AB, British Columbia, Canada
A week’s journey by canoe through the foothills of the Rockies. Organizing for this trip is underway.

Dease Island: Lake & Gr 1
2019-09-08 | Delta, British Columbia, Canada
A paddle through the tidal waters of South Delta. Contact Glen S glenstedham@gmail.com

Chilliwack River: Gr 1 - 3
2019-09-14 | Chilliwack
River section TBD according to water level and strength of group. River skills and outfitting required.
Contact Dave W westell@shaw.ca
…and Consider staying the night to see the Tamahi 5-0 the next day. Contact organizer after Sep 9th
