the Beaver Canoe Club

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

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

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

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

BCC General Meeting
2023-03-08 20:00 - 21:30, 2023-02-08 20:00 - 21:30 (America/Vancouver)

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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
