2023-10-07 - 2023-10-09 | Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada
Sat Oct 7 to Mon Oct 9

Thanksgiving Campout: TBD

Last couple of times, we paddled the North Thompson River from Little Fort to Kamloops. Where will our adventure be this year?
Trip Leader Needed!
Email trips@beavercanoeclub.org

Thanksgiving Campout: TBD
2023-10-07 - 2023-10-09 | Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada

Widgeon Creek: Lake Water
2023-10-15 | Pitt Meadows, British Columbia, Canada
Sun Oct 15

Widgeon Creek: Lake Water

A family friendly paddle across the tidal Pitt River, through the marshy bird sanctuary and up the gentle Widgeon Creek for lunch, and optional hike to waterfalls.
Contact: Leigh B cat8canoe@gmail.com

Harrison River Eagle Paddle
2023-11-12
email westell@shaw.ca

Photo Contest for Xmas Party - deadline Nov 30
2023-11-23 00:00 - 2023-11-30 23:59 (America/Vancouver)
Get your photos in! They must be from 2023. Submit with your name and the category by email to vp@beavercanoeclub.org by November 30.

Categories:
-Scenic
-Humour
-Action
-People

Voting and winner awards will occur at the Dec 2 year end party.

False Creek Evening Solstice Paddle
2023-12-21 17:00 - 22:00 | Vancouver
A few of us have hatched a plan to emulate a Dogwood tradition, celebrating Winter Solstice by decorating our canoes in colourful lights, padding around False Creek , and stopping in at Granville Island to peek in on the ongoing free musical performances before heading back.
Contact: Dave W westell@shaw.ca

BCC Annual General Meeting (by Zoom)
2024-01-10 20:00 - 22:00

Squamish River gr 1 & 2
2024-01-14 | Squamish, British Columbia, Canada
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 Dave W at westell@shaw.ca

BCC Long Trips Meeting
2024-01-24 19:00 | by Zoom
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 Members Meeting: ~IN PERSON~
2024-02-14 19:30 - 21:30 | Burnaby Lake Sports Complex West
Business – Refreshments – Entertainment – All Welcome!

Trip Leaders Clinic
2024-03-11 19:00 - 21:00 | Burnaby Lake Sports Complex West
In-person at Burnaby Lake Sports Complex West, Room 1
This clinic is for canoeists who want the knowledge and skills to lead paddling trips. In this 2-hour evening session, you’ll learn how to safely manage BCC trips.
This workshop is open to adult BCC members who have taken the Basic Paddling canoe course.
Email Trips Director to register for the course.

BCC Members Meeting (by Zoom)
2024-03-13 20:00 - 21:30 | by Zoom
Business and Entertainment
A Zoom link will be sent to all members prior to the meeting

Widgeon Creek: Lakewater
2024-03-17 | Pitt Meadows, British Columbia, Canada
Always the first trip of the season. And what an adventure!

Contact: Leigh B cat8canoe@gmail.com

Twin Islands: Ocean
2024-03-24 | North Vancouver
Join Don on this family-friendly paddle from Deep Cove to Twin Islands and beyond.
Contact: Don S doninwoodlands@gmail.com

Chilliwack River: Gr 3
2024-03-24 | Chilliwack
This is the Classic run, if the water is right. Put in below Slesse Creek, and take out above Tamahi Rapids. Solid whitewater skills and full outfitting required.
Contact: Allain P alain.p.prince@gmail.com

Cheakamus River: Gr 2 & 3
2024-04-06 | Squamish, British Columbia, Canada
A wet and bouncy ride down a fast river north of Squamish. Whitewater skills and full outfitting required.
Contact: Trish M patriciamac104@gmail.com

Salmon River: Lakewater - Gr 1-
2024-04-07 | Langley, British Columbia, Canada
This family friendly paddle follows a historical canoe route through the Langley countryside from MacMillan Park to Fort Langley, and beyond, if you prefer, down the Bedford Channel and Fraser River to Derby Reach. Hop over beaver dams, paddle under branches, through culverts, portage around a weir, or ride the shallow chute. Adventure awaits!
Contact: Trip Leader needed! Until we have one, email trip@beavercanoeclub.org to register.

BCC ~IN PERSON~ General Meeting
2024-04-10 20:00 | Burnaby Lake Sports Complex West
THE NEXT GENERAL MEETING IS IN PERSON ON APRIL 10, 2024, AT
8:00 PM! (YOU CAN ARRIVE AT 7:30 TO SOCIALIZE)
Address: Burnaby Lake Sports Complex 3677 Kensington Ave, Burnaby, BC

Lower Chilliwack River: Gr 1 & 2
2024-04-14 | Chilliwack
This is a very popular Beaver run, with a few rapids and waves for surfing or ferrying, great for practicing, skills improvement, or just enjoying the scenery. Moving water skills and outfitting required.
Contact: Phil R frankierb@telus.net

Pitt River: Lakewater & Gr 1-
2024-04-21 | Port Coquitlam
A family friendly paddle along this wide and ever-flowing waterway
beside the berry fields of Pitt Meadows and under the mountains of Port
Coquitlam.

Contact: Rebecca H rebecca.helps@gmail.com

Basic Paddlers: Training
2024-04-24 19:00 - 21:30 | Burnaby
This is the evening theory session of our 2 ½ day tandem canoe skills course, and is followed by two on-water days. Register early!

Contact: Dave B training@beavercanoeclub.org

Basic Paddlers: Training
2024-04-27
This is the first of two on-water sessions of our 2 ½ day tandem canoe skills course. It follows the evening theory session held on April 24 and is followed by the on-water session on Sat May 4th.
Register early early!

Contact: Dave B training@beavercanoeclub.org

Cultus Lake: Lakewater
2024-04-28 | Chilliwack
A ten-kilometer family-friendly circumnavigation of this popular
mountain lake, and opportunity to practice the strokes you just learned
in Basic Paddlers. Before or after the paddle, why not visit Western
Canoe and Kayak’s Paddle Expo, held nearby, all day.

Contact: Dave W westell@shaw.ca

Basic Paddlers: Training
2024-05-04 | Burnaby
This is the final on-water session of our 2 ½ day tandem canoe skills course. It follows the evening theory session held on April 24 and the first on-water session on April 27.

Contact: Dave B training@beavercanoeclub.org

Lower Coquitlam River: Gr 1
2024-05-05 | Poco
A family-friendly paddle through Port Coquitlam and Colony Farm. Perfect for nature lovers, birdwatchers, new paddlers, and everyone all and sundry who are looking for a perfect day.

Contact: Dave W westell@shaw.ca

Beaver General Meeting: By Zoom
2024-05-08 20:00 - 21:30
A link will be forwarded just before the event

Fraser River North Arm: Gr 1
2024-05-12 | Burnaby
A family-friendly paddle along the Burnaby and Vancouver waterfronts.
Contact: Jim S jslade01@shaw.ca

Upper Seymour River: Gr 3
2024-05-12 | North Vancouver
A challenging paddle on North Vancouver’s doorstep that only happens once in a while, when the water levels are right. Solid whitewater skills and full outfitting required.,
Contact: Phil B ptbates@telus.net

May Whitewater Weekend: Gr 2 & 3
2024-05-19 - 2024-05-20
Venue to be determined. Email trips@beavercanoeclub.org if interested

Kanaka Creek: Lakewater
2024-05-19 | Maple Ridge
A laid back, suburban family paddle up the Kanaka estuary from the Fraser River to the head of navigation. See herons, eagles, and maybe a resident bear. Leave your name with the trip leader, and he will send a trip plan on the afternoon before.
Contact Dave W westell@shaw.ca
