the Beaver Canoe Club

Point Atkinson: Ocean
2020-07-19 | West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
An ocean adventure near Lighthouse Park in West Vancouver.
Contact Trish M macleodp@uniserve.com

Cheakamus River: Gr 2 - 3
2020-07-26 | Squamish
Hoping the Cheakamus will have dropped to a safe level for a summer splash on July 26th, and if not, we’ll look for a similar run. Whitewater skills and full outfitting required.

Contact Dave W
westell@shaw.ca

Rivers Weekend 2.0: The Nicola: Gr 2 & 3
2020-08-01 - 2020-08-03 | Merritt & Vicinity, British Columbia, Canada
Water levels are just starting to get good.
See the Rivers’ Week Guide for info about all the possible runs and camping details.
Early bird runs on July 31 leaving camp at 10, (3 hour drive from Burnaby).
Contact: Carey@CanoeBC.ca

Lower Chilliwack River: Gr 2
2020-08-09 | Sardis, British Columbia, Canada
A fun, forgiving section of the Chilliwack River between Osboure and Peach Roads, and who knows, maybe a harder section tacked on the beginning or an easier section on the end.
Contact Leigh B cat8canoe@gmail.com

Moody Inlet Evening Paddle: Ocean
2020-08-13 17:30 - 21:30 (America/Vancouver) | Port Moody
Right after work, we’ll launch at a pocket beach off Ioco Road and circumnavigate the inlet. Watch for swimmers and seals, and swimming seals.

Sumas River: Gr 1 and Lakewater
2020-08-15 | Abbotsford
A gentle stream meandering the Sumas Prairie in Abbotsford. Contact Dave W westell@shaw.ca

Upper Chilliwack River: Gr 3
2020-08-16 | Chilliwack
An icy, bubbling, rocky river on a warm day. Solid canoe skills and full outfitting required.

Contact Dave W westell@shaw.ca

Executive Club Meeting
2020-08-19 19:00 - 20:30, 2020-09-16 19:00 - 20:30, 2020-10-21 19:00 - 20:30, 2020-11-18 19:00 - 20:30, 2020-12-16 19:00 - 20:30, 2021-01-20 19:00 - 20:30 | On Zoom – watch for email link day of the meeting, British Columbia, Canada

Murtle Lake
2020-08-22 - 2020-08-28 | Blue River, British Columbia, Canada
A six day canoe trip touching the North and West Arms of Murtle Lake in Wells Gray Provincial Park. Find a tandem partner and register soon if you haven’t already!
Contact: Dave W westell@shaw.ca

Mud Bay: Ocean
2020-08-23 | South Surrey, British Columbia, Canada
A family friendly paddle in the shallow waters of South Surrey. Contact April W watsonaprild@gmail.com

Lower Coquitlam River: Gr 1 & Lakewater
2020-08-30 | Port Coquitlam
This mostly gentle stream with one or two runnable or walkable rapids runs through Port Coquitlam and Colony Farm to the Fraser River.
Contact: Dave A davebapps@hotmail.com or davidgapps@gmail.com

Adams River Weekend: Gr 3
2020-09-05 - 2020-09-07 | Sorrento BC
A three day camp out to paddle the humungus, ginormous waves of the celebrated Adams Canyon near Sorrento. Warm up at the notorious Weir! Surf the Maytag wave if you dare! Some river skills and full outfitting required.
Contact Carey R Carey@CanoeBC.ca

General Club Meeting
2020-09-09 20:00 - 21:30, 2020-10-14 20:00 - 21:30, 2020-11-11 20:00 - 21:30, 2021-01-13 20:00 - 21:30 | On Zoom – watch for email link day of the meeting, British Columbia, Canada

Cheakamus River: Gr 2 & 3
2020-09-13 | Squamish
A wavy, bouncy river near Squamish. Solid river skills and full outfitting required. Contact: Anne or Alain alain.p.prince@gmail.com

Harrison River: Gr 1 - & Lake Water
2020-09-20 | Harrison Hotsprings, British Columbia, Canada
This is an all day family friendly paddle from Harrison town site to Kilby Provincial Park.
Contact: Dave W westell@shaw.ca

BC Rivers Day Cleanup: Walking and Maybe Gr 2
2020-09-27 | North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Join Phil & Andrie on BC Rivers day on a cleanup of the lower Seymour River. This is a walking trip, but paddling is possible with the right levels and the right group. Contact Andrie B andriebates@hotmail.com

Chilliwack River: Gr 1-2
2020-10-04 | Chilliwack
If we get good water levels, we’ll paddle the lower section of the Chilliwack and try a new takeout at Lickman Rd. Good outfitting and some moving water skills required.
Contact Dave W westell@shaw.ca

Thanksgiving Weekend at Hope: Gr 1-2
2020-10-10 - 2020-10-12 | Hope, BC, BC, Canada
Hope for good weather this Thanksgiving weekend as we endeavor to paddle two sections of the Fraser and then the Skagit River. Here is the itinerary:
Sat: Fraser River near Rosedale: Gr 1 & 2-, camp near Hope
Sun: Pan for gold at Yale bar, paddle Fraser River to Hope: Gr 1 & 2,
Mon: Paddle Skagit River 20 Mi Bridge to Ross Lake: Gr 1 & 2, return home
Come for one of the paddles or stay for the weekend
Call the trip leader on or before Mon Oct 5
Contact Dave W westell@shaw.ca

Widgeon Creek: Lakewater
2020-10-18 | Pitt Meadows, British Columbia, Canada
A family friendly paddle across Grant Narrows to Widgeon Slough, lunch, and maybe a hike. Contact: Leigh B cat8canoe@gmail.com

Harrison River Fish & Fowl Paddle -CANCELLED-
2020-11-15 | Harrison Hotsprings, British Columbia, Canada
Having so many people enjoying this trip together is half the fun
– but unfortunately a new provincial health order has been issued, prohibiting social interactions and gatherings for next 2 weeks.
I will keep an eye on the situation, and maybe we can salvage the trip at a later date.

Annual Xmas & Awards Party
2020-12-12 20:00 - 21:30 | On Zoom – watch for email link day of the meeting, British Columbia, Canada
Download and install Zoom.us software to participate fully. There will be a photo contest, awards, dance, bar and more… See Beaver Tales.

Squamish River Paddle Cancelled
2021-01-17 | Squamish, British Columbia, Canada
…due to current provincial orders against gatherings
