the Beaver Canoe Club

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

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

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

Executive Club Meeting
2022-09-21 19:30 - 21:00, 2022-05-18 19:30 - 21:00 (America/Vancouver) | On Zoom – watch for email link day of the meeting, British Columbia, Canada

Chilliwack River: Gr 3
2022-09-18 | Chilliwack
A full on whitewater paddle from Slesse Creek. Advanced whitewater skills and full outfitting required.
We’re still looking for a trip leader for this one. Keep checking this page for update(s).
Contact: trips@beavercanoeclub.org

Lower Alouette River: Lakewater
2022-09-18 | Pitt Meadows, British Columbia, Canada
A leisurely family paddle through the Pitt Poulder on an autumn afternoon.
Contact: Katie S ksather@shaw.ca

Harrison River: Laker & Gr 1-
2022-09-11 | Harrison Hotsprings, British Columbia, Canada
A beautiful autumn run when trees start turning, fish start running, and beaches are exposed.
Contact: Rebecca H rebecca.helps@gmail.com

Adams River Campout...and More: Gr 2 & 3
2022-09-02 - 2022-09-06 | Sorrento BC
Warm Weather, Thrills & Spills through the Adams Canyon, and More!
September 2-6 2022 is the Adam’s River Labour Day weekend coming as usual at the Lewis’. Canoes are us; but kayaks inflatable SUP and a waiver is all you need.
So please consider coming to a great run and likely there will probably be a Clearwater and a Thompson River Day.
We will be camping at the Lewis place as usual. Camping is in a yard about an acre with outhouses, water, and hook up for 2-3 trailers. I can’t remember the price.
Camping Address 2375 Squilax; Phone Jack Lewis 1-250-679-4415. Unless you need a hookup you don’t need to call just come with anything you can paddle.
I don’t need to be contacted your coming but my contact is: prankin@telus.net and cell 778-871-4873
Phil Rankin
…[So even though our president says he does not need to be contacted, it is always courteous to the trip leader to do so. – DW]
Contact: Phil R 778-871-4873 frankierb@telus.net

Lighthouse Park: Ocean
2022-08-28 | West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
A paddle along the shores of West Vancouver.
Contact: Dave A davebapps@hotmail.com

Cheakamus River: Gr 2 & 3
2022-08-21 | Squamish, British Columbia, Canada
A wavey, splashy, ride down the Cheakamus River, north of Squamish. River skills and full outfitting required. Contact Marc G chez.guimond@gmail.com

Stave Lake - Lake Water
2022-08-14 | Mission
A large lake in the Fraser Valley we don’t usually get to. – still looking for a trip leader for this one. If you want to lead, contact trips@beavercanoeclub.org . If you just want to paddle, check back on this page closer to the time.

Fraser River at Steveston: Gr 1 and Tidal Waters
2022-08-07 | Steveston
A paddle along the shores and through the isles of the lower Fraser River and it’s estuary.
Contact: Dave W trips@beavercanoeclub.org

Lower Chilliwack River
2022-07-31 | Chilliwack
A popular midsummer trip on a friendly river. Some whitewater skills required.
Contact: Dave W trips@beavercanoeclub.org

Steveston
2022-07-24 | Steveston
A paddle along the shores and through the isles of the lower Fraser River.
Contact: Dave W trips@beavercanoeclub.org

Granite Falls Overnight Canoe Camping Trip
2022-07-22 - 2022-07-25 | North Vancouver
We’ll paddle north from Deep Cove to camp at Bergs Landing. Then in the next 3 days we’ll explore Granite Falls, Indian River and Croker Island. Register early!
Contact: westell@shaw.ca

BCC Annual Picnic at Dease Island
2022-07-17
This year, we’ve reserved a spot at Dease Island Regional Park near Ladner. Bring your own brunch, outdoor games, and of course, your canoe. Expect to see fabulous people. See article, July newsletter.
Contact: Jill L jillpesi@gmail.com

Hayward Lake
2022-07-10
A family trip on a placid lake near Mission.
Contact: email trips@beavercanoeclub.org before Sat Jul 9th

Rivers Week: Gr 1 to 3
2022-06-25 - 2022-07-03 | Princeton
A week of rivers! Car camping at home base every night and a different day paddle every morning! This year, we’ll be paddling the Similkameen and its tributaries, and who knows what else! Look for details in June Newsletter. Book early!
Contact Dan B burnettsonskana@gmail.com

Beaver General Meeting - IN PERSON!
2022-06-15 20:00 - 21:30

Nicomen Slough
2022-06-12 | Mission
A family paddle along the pastoral floodplain east of Mission.
Contact Bob P ubiquitousb7@gmail.com

Mamquam Weekend: Gr 1 and 2
2022-06-11 - 2022-06-12 | Squamish, British Columbia, Canada
This is an opportunity to paddle two consecutive days on the Mamquam River and is especially apt for paddlers who have completed Introduction to Moving Water and are planning to get some more practice in before rivers week. Try to email at least a week ahead. Contact trips director, westell@shaw.ca

Serpentine & Nicomekl Rivers: Gr 1- & Ocean
2022-06-05 | South Surrey, British Columbia, Canada
An estuarine adventure in the shoals of South Surrey. Put in at the nature reserve, pass a seal colony on the ocean, lunch at Crescent Beach, slip under a swing bridge, maybe a quick stop at a historic farm, and take out at the dam.
Contact Simon W simonpwatkins@gmail.com

Introduction to Moving Water: Gr 1 & 2
2022-06-04 | To be Determined
This is the on-water part of Introduction to Moving Water. Having already taken the dryland session and covered protective gear, outfitting and safety issues unique to rivers, the all day on-water session will provide opportunities to identify river features and hazards, perform leans, ferries and other maneuvers, and practice some rescue techniques.
Open to all Beaver Members who have already completed Basic Paddlers or equivalent.
Contact Dave B training@beavercanoeclub.org

Introduction to Moving Water: Dryland Evening (Zoom)
2022-06-01 19:30 | by Zoom
This is the dryland session of Introduction to Moving Water which includes protective gear, outfitting and safety issues unique to rivers. The all day on-water session will follow on Sat Jun 4 and will provide opportunities to identify river features and hazards, perform leans, ferries and other maneuvers, and practice some rescue techniques.
Open to all Beaver Members who have already completed Basic Paddlers or equivalent.
Contact Dave B training@beavercanoeclub.org

Belcarra to Twin Islands: Ocean
2022-05-29
A family paddle from Belcarra Regional Park to Twin Islands and points north.
Contact Bryan G bryan_gormann@sfu.ca

Rocky Point: Ocean
2022-05-22 | Port Moody
A family paddle from Moody Inlet along the salty, sheltered shores of Burnaby and Belcarra.
Contact: April W watsonaprild@gmail.com

May Long Weekend of Rivers
2022-05-21 - 2022-05-23 | A Nice Place not so Far Away, British Columbia, Canada
Paddling the Nicola as usual this time of year just isn’t possible. Keep an eye on this space to see what whitewater trips we can find this weekend.
Interested? Contact: Trips Director Dave W westell@shaw.ca

Fraser River North Arm: Gr 1
2022-05-14 | Burnaby
A scenic paddle down a mighty river, along the waterfronts of Burnaby and Vancouver where nature meets the urban landscape. See the backside of our busy streets, the industrial landscape and the planes, trains and automobiles as the seals and herons see it. Whey is this trip on a Saturday? Jim plans a modest lunch at a modest cafe.
Contact: Jim S jslade01@shaw.ca

Beaver General Meeting (by Zoom)
2022-05-11 08:00 - 21:30
