the Beaver Canoe Club

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

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

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 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

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.

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

Evening Pickup Paddle
2019-05-30 17:30 - 22:00, 2019-05-23 17:30 - 22:00, 2019-05-16 17:30 - 22:00, 2019-05-02 17:30 - 22:00, 2019-04-25 18:00 - 22:00 | 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!

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

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

Trip Leaders' Clinic
2019-05-22 19:30 - 21:30 | On Zoom – watch for email link day of the meeting, British Columbia, Canada
Useful whether you are leading a Beaver Canoe Club trip or family & friends. For both new members and those that have been leading trips for years and would like to contribute their experiences.

Executive Club Meeting
2019-05-15 19:00 - 20:30 | On Zoom – watch for email link day of the meeting, British Columbia, Canada

Fraser River North Arm: Lakewater & Grade 1
2019-05-11 | Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Join Jim and crew on his journey through the urban backsides of Burnaby, Vancouver and Richmond. Bring binocs for birdwatching. Ask about lunch.

Squamish River: Grade 1 & 2
2019-05-11 | Squamish
You never know what you’ll see on this long, swift float through the Tantalus range north of Squamish.
Contact Bill M wr.moore@live.com

Evening Pickup Paddle
2019-05-09 17:30 - 22:00 | A Nice Place not so Far Away, British Columbia, Canada

General Club Meeting
2019-05-08 20:00 - 21:30 | On Zoom – watch for email link day of the meeting, British Columbia, Canada
Yukon River, Carmacks to Dawson City in 9 Days! Come find out about a terrific trip including: the drive from the Fraser Valley up to Carmacks in the Yukon, the 400km paddle to Dawson City and the following trip from Dawson City over the “Top of the World” hwy and back to Whitehorse and down to Boya Lake on the Hwy 37 heading home.

Salmon River: Grade 1
2019-05-05 | Langley, British Columbia, Canada
Follow the route of the fur traders through the pastures of Langley The perfect capstone for Basic Paddlers graduates.
Trip Leader: David W
contact westell@shaw.ca

Beaver Pub Night
2019-05-04 18:00 - 21:00 | Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
Saturday May 4 @ 6:00 PM
Great Bear Pub 5665 Kingsway, Burnaby
Basic Paddler certificates awarded.
$20 per person. Reserve yours by sending Greg an email at gregscutt@gmail.com

2019 Basic Paddler Lessons
2019-05-04 17:00 - 19:00, 2019-05-04 09:00 - 16:30, 2019-04-24 19:30 - 21:30 | BBY Lake Sports Complex West
Wednesday April 24
Pub night & certificate presentations Saturday May 4. Get your ticket in advance.
Register after April 1. Training@BeaverCanoeClub.org

Still Creek & Burnaby Lake
2019-04-28 | Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
A time to practice newfound tandem skills or just to enjoy this happy journey through the heart of Burnaby. Contact Dave W westell@shaw.ca

Fraser River, Langley Stretch: Lakewater & Grade 1
2019-04-21 | Langley, British Columbia, Canada
Take in some nature and history along the Langley shore from Glen Valley to Derby Reach. Contact April W littlesthandymom@gmail.com

Evening Pickup Paddle
2019-04-18 18:00 - 22:00 | A Nice Place Near You
With longer days, many of us arrange our own evening trips at short notice. We’re making Thursday evening the designated time for members and their guests to plan these informal, unofficial trips. If you have a hankering to paddle mid week, check here, Facebook, or get on an email thread, and post on them too!

Lower Chilliwack River
2019-04-14 | Chilliwack
Another go at a great section of river. Some moving water skills and full outfitting required.
Contact Alain P alain.p.prince@gmail.com

Thursday Evening Pickup Paddle
2019-04-11 18:00 - 22:00 | A Nice Place Near You
