the Beaver Canoe Club

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 | British Columbia
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 | British Columbia
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 (America/Vancouver) | British Columbia

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 | British Columbia
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

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

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 | British Columbia

Salmon River: Gr 1-
2022-05-08 | Langley, British Columbia, Canada
A fun family adventure along a historic voyageur route from McMillan Park to Derby Reach. The perfect trip for Basic Paddlers graduates. Birds, beaver dams and farm animals enroute.
Contact: Trips Director Dave W westell@shaw.ca

Basic Paddlers: Final On-Water Session
2022-05-07 | British Columbia
This is the final part of a three-part course in tandem canoeing, following the dryland session on April 20 and the first on-water session on April 23.
In the course, you can expect to learn about safety, gear and clothing, how to carry out several correction and steering strokes, how to perform a canoe over canoe rescue, and more. Come to all the sessions. Members need to be current to register. Register early.
Contact the training director Dave B training@beavercanoeclub.org

Mamquam River: Gr 2
2022-05-01 | Squamish, British Columbia, Canada
A fun run from the Pipeline Bridge to the SPCA. Rocky, bouncy, scenic. A good practice river. Some whitewater skills necessary and full outfitting required.
Contact: Dave A davebapps@hotmail.com

Lower Chilliwack Gr: 2
2022-04-24 | Chilliwack
A perennial BCC favorite. This year, with new wood hazards after the November floods, we will be taking a cautious approach. Moving water skills and full outfitting required. Contact: Marc G chez.guimond@gmail.com

Basic Paddlers: first on-Water Session
2022-04-23 | Deer Lake, Burnaby, BC, Deer Lake Park, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
This is the second part of a three-part course in tandem canoeing, preceded by the dryland session on April 20th and followed by a final on-water session on Sat May 7.
In the course, you can expect to learn about safety, gear and clothing, how to carry out several correction and steering strokes, how to perform a canoe over canoe rescue, and more. Members need to be current to register. Register early.
Contact the training director Dave B training@beavercanoeclub.org

Basic Paddlers - Dryland Session (by Zoom)
2022-04-20 19:30 - 21:30 | by Zoom
This is the first part of a three-part course in tandem canoeing, followed by an all-day on-water session on Sat Apr 23, and a final all-day on-water session on Sat May 7. In the course, you can expect to learn about safety, gear and clothing, how to carry out several correction and steering strokes, how to perform a canoe over canoe rescue, and more. Members need to be current to register. Register early.
Contact the training director Dave B training@beavercanoeclub.org

Pitt River: Lake, Gr 1-
2022-04-17 | Port Coquitlam
Paddle the Pitt River from Gillnetter Pub to Deboville Slough. Meet at Deboville Slough at 11:30 where we will arrange a shuttle to the put-in at the Gillnetter. The Pitt River is a tidal river and we will be paddling with the incoming tide along the Westside. The trip is for intermediate and above lake paddlers. Not recommended for new/novice paddlers. Lake canoes (fibreglass canoes) are fine, river canoes are not required. We will be paddling roughly 9 km. The launch site is down an old, narrow dock. Canoe wheels could be beneficial but they might also be an annoyance. https://www.tideschart.com/Canada/British-Columbia/Metro-Vancouver-Regional-District/Pitt-Meadows/
Trip Leader: Rebecca Helps, 604.358.7580, rebecca.helps@gmail.com

Easter Weekend
2022-04-15 - 2022-04-18 | A Nice Place not so Far Away, British Columbia, Canada
So far, no one has expressed an interest in an overnight trip over the Easter Weekend.
Keep an eye on these days. Maybe we can get some day trips going instead.
If you have and trip ideas, contact Trips Director westell@shaw.ca

General Club Meeting
2022-04-13 20:00 - 21:30 | On Zoom – watch for email link day of the meeting, British Columbia, Canada
Check entertainment description in current newsletter

Cheakamus River: Gr 2 & 3
2022-04-10 | Squamish, British Columbia, Canada
A rocky, bouncy ride in the mountains north of Squamish. Solid whitewater skills and full outfitting required.
Contact: Trips Director westell@shaw.ca

Trip Leaders Clinic
2022-04-06 19:00 - 21:30 | by Zoom
Ever wondered what’s involved in leading a trip? Want to find out? In this fun evening Zoom clinic, you’ll learn how to plan, organize, and carry out a safe, successful Beaver Trip. Some Pre-reading required.
Contact: Trips Director westell@shaw.ca
