the Beaver Canoe Club

Executive Club Meeting
2022-09-21 19:30 - 21:00, 2022-10-19 19:30 - 21:00, 2022-11-16 19:30 - 21:00, 2023-02-15 19:30 - 21:00 (America/Vancouver) | On Zoom – watch for email link day of the meeting, British Columbia, Canada

BC Rivers Day Cleanup: Gr 1
2022-09-25 | Coquitlam
We are cleaning up the Lower Coquitlam River again this year, and it will be fun.
Contact: trips@beavercanoeclub.org

Hayward Lake: Lakewater
2022-10-02 | Mission
A beautiful lake in the mountains between Maple Ridge and Mission. (changed from formerly scheduled Hatzic lake due to Hatzic’s low water)
Contact: Bob P ubiquitousb7@gmail.com

North Thompson River Canoe Camping Trip: Gr 1 & 2
2022-10-07 - 2022-10-10 | Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada
A float down the North Thompson River between Clearwater and Kamloops over the Thanksgiving weekend. Register early!
Contact: trips@beavercanoeclub.org

Widgeon Creek: Lakewater
2022-10-16 | Pitt Meadows, British Columbia, Canada
A family friendly paddle north of Pitt Meadows, and maybe a hike by the falls.
Contact Leigh B cat8canoe@gmail.com

Harrison River Eagle Paddle: Gr 1 & Lakewater
2022-11-13 | Harrison Hotsprings, British Columbia, Canada
A fun all day family paddle and opportunity to see one of the highest concentrations of bald eagles in the world.
Contact: Rebecca H rebecca.helps@gmail.com

Annual General Meeting - by Zoom
2023-01-11 20:00 - 21:30 | Burnaby Lake Sports Complex West

Squamish River: Gr 1 & 2
2023-01-15 | Squamish
This is a popular January trip that falls outside of our regular paddling season. On this all day adventure, snow on the ground is the norm, and you’re likely to see some straggling eagles and maybe a heard of elk. But you’ll also need to prepare for the unexpected: dress for the cold and be ready just in case you get wet, as capsizes are not just possible, but have actually happened! Fond memories and bragging rights are assured.
If you think you want to go on this trip or want to know more, email me at westell@shaw.ca

BCC Long Trips Meeting
2023-01-25 19:00 - 21:00
This is an opportunity for Beaver members to begin planning their own extended canoe trips for the coming year. Each attendee will have a chance to express his or her interest in going on a trip, or to propose a trip of their own. All will have a chance to hear what others are planning, with opportunities for questions and answers, and are encouraged to take notes.
As a follow up to the _Long Trips Meeting_, a list of attendees and their contact information will be circulated. The rest is up to you.
If you would like to attend, contact the Trips Director at
trips@beavercanoeclub.org
and I will send you a zoom link during the week leading up to the meeting.

BCC General Meeting
2023-02-08 20:00 - 21:30, 2023-03-08 20:00 - 21:30

Widgeon Creek: Lake Water
2023-03-19 | Pitt Meadows, British Columbia, Canada
A family-friendly trip across a tidal lake, up a marshy slough to a mountain stream, with an optional hike to a waterfall.
Contact: Leigh B cat8canoe@gmail.com

Upper Chilliwack River: Gr 3
2023-03-26 | Chilliwack
A full-on, cold water paddle through several tricky rapids from Slesse Creek and culminating at the notorious Trailer Park. Advanced whitewater skills and full outfitting required.
Contact: Alain P alain.p.prince@gmail.com

Deep Cove: Ocean
2023-03-26 | North Vancouver
A picturesque day voyage along the fiord at Deep Cove and points north.
Contact: Don S doninwoodlands@gmail.com

Burnaby Lake & Still Creek: Lake Water
2023-04-02 | Burnaby
A placid paddle on the natural waterways in the heart of Burnaby. Spring stream cleanup optional.
Contact: Mike D mike2166@hotmail.com

Cheakamus River: Gr 2 & 3
2023-04-09
A splashy paddle north of Squamish. Whitewater skills and full outfitting required. This trip falls in the Easter Weekend. Want to make it a campout?
Contact D Westell westell@shaw.ca

BCC Monthly General Meeting (b y Zoom)
2023-04-12 20:00 - 21:30 | by Zoom
This meeting will be Via Zoom, and as usual, a link will be sent to all registered members.

Lower Chilliwack River: Gr 2
2023-04-16 | Chilliwack
Perhaps our most popular river trip. A river that pushes along, braiding through rocks and wave trains, dropping into the odd hole and wood hazard. River skills and outfitting required.
For Contact, email trips@beavercanoeclub.org

Trip Leaders Clinic (by Zoom)
2023-04-19 19:00 - 21:00 | by Zoom
This 2-hour evening workshop will summarize what goes into planning and staging a Beaver trip, procedures, duties, tips & tricks, and safety protocols. The session is open to anyone who has been in the club for a year and has taken Basic Paddlers.
To register, email the trip director at westell@shaw.ca and a Zoom link will be sent closer to the date.

Lower Alouette River: Lakewater
2023-04-23 | Pitt Meadows, British Columbia, Canada
A scenic family paddle through the pastoral waterways north of Pitt Meadows. The wildlife is waiting!
For Contact, email trips@beavercanoeclub.org

Basic Paddlers Course - Evening Session (In Person at BBY Lake Sports Complex)
2023-04-26 19:00 - 21:30 | by Zoom
This evening indoor session is the first of a three part course teaching basic tandem paddling skills. The course continues with two all-day on water sessions on Sat April 29th and Sat May 6th.
After attending all three parts and passing the course, members will have the skills to propel and steer a canoe and to perform a rescue and are awarded with a Tandem Lakewater Paddling Certificate.
Free to all members.
To Register, contact Training Director Dave B training@beavercanoeclub.org

Basic Paddlers Course - 1st On Water Session
2023-04-29 | Burnaby
This all-day on water session is the second of a three part course teaching basic tandem paddling skills.
The course starts with the dryland zoom session on Wed April 26th and continues with two on water sessions on Sat April 29th and Sat May 6th.
After attending all three parts and passing the course, members will have the skills to propel and steer a canoe and to perform a rescue and are awarded with a Tandem Lakewater Paddling Certificate.
Free to all members.
To Register, contact Training Director Dave B training@beavercanoeclub.org

Moody Inlet: Ocean
2023-04-30 | Port Moody, British Columbia, Canada
Canoes float a little higher on saltwater. This is a family-friendly trip and opportunity for Basic Paddler trainees to practice their strokes, if they want. We’ll start in Port Moody and choose a suitable route and destination depending on sea conditions and needs of the group. We’ll lunch in one of te many local parks and say hello to the seals and seabirds.
For contact, email trips@beavercanoeclub.org

Alouette Full Moon Evening Paddle: Gr 1 & Lake Water
2023-05-04 17:30 - 21:30 | Maple Ridge
This trip begins after work, in a shallow, gravelly river, and slows down by nightfall to finish up on a deep, wide slough. Maybe we’ll see a bear or a beaver, or be stalked by a seal. Hear the coyotes laugh and the herons cackle. And of course, the moon will make an appearance at the takeout.
Contact: trips@beavercanoeclub.org

Basic Paddlers Course - Final On Water Session
2023-05-06 | Burnaby
This all-day on water session is the third and final part of a three part course teaching basic tandem paddling skills.
The course starts with the dryland zoom session on Wed April 26th and continues with two on water sessions on Sat April 29th and Sat May 6th.
After attending all three parts and passing the course, members will have the skills to propel and steer a canoe and to perform a rescue and are awarded with a Tandem Lakewater Paddling Certificate.
Free to all members.
To Register, contact Training Director Dave B training@beavercanoeclub.org

Lower Coquitlam River: Gr 1 & Lakewater
2023-05-07 | Port Coquitlam
Just graduated from Basic Paddlers? Here’s a chance to use your paddling skills to make the journey through Port Coquitlam and Colony Farm to the Fraser River. Been around a while? Enjoy paddling with friends through a beautiful, natural setting.
Contact: trips@beavercanoeclub.org

Beaver Canoe Club General Meeting: by Zoom
2023-05-10 20:00 - 21:30
Our monthly meeting and Entertainment held regularly, on the second Wednesday each month. A zoom link will be sent to all current members.
