the Beaver Canoe Club

Serpentine and Nicomekl RIvers: Gr 1 and Ocean
2019-07-14 | Sunny South Surrey
A scenic paddle through the tidal zones of the Serpentine and Nicomekl rivers in South Surrey, with a lunch break at Crescent beach. Lots of wildlife viewing including marine mammals, bird life and more.
Contact Simon W simonpwatkins@gmail.com

Capilano Watershed Tour & Local Paddle
2019-07-06 | North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
This part of the North Shore mountains is usually closed to the public, but today, we will be able to go and see where our water comes from. After the tour, we’ll paddle the ocean nearby. For the tour part, each of us needs to self register for the morning session on or after June 6th at 9 am. But don’t wait too long as these trips fill up quickly. Contact Dave W westell@shaw.ca

Nicola River Campout
2019-06-28 - 2019-07-01 | BC Interior Rivers & Lakes, British Columbia
See the Rivers’ Week guide in the For Members tab of the website. (You must log in to see this).
There are always many trips for all levels from lake to grade III every day.
“No Nachos – Ultimate Happy Hour” on Saturday June 29th @ 5:00 PM.
N’Kwala campground: 22 km west of Merritt on Hwy 8, turn left into dirt road entrance to campground.
Note: The Merritt Aquatic Centre is closed to the public June 29-July 1.
If you need more info during Rivers’ Week, phone Janice@ 604 437-1140

Rivers' Week 2019
2019-06-22 - 2019-07-01 | Princeton & Merritt
16± Trips During Rivers’ Week
See the June 2019 issue of Beaver Tales.
June 20 – July 1; Members may participate in all or any part, (early bird run on Friday). Please note that low water levels this year could cause changes.

There will be at least two trips every weekend day. Midweek there are lake options for those not able or wishing to paddle grade II – III rivers. There is a Happy Hour every day and a “No Nachos – Ultimate Happy Hour” on Saturday June 29th.
For more info login to your Beaver Canoe Club account and go to: For Members -> Rivers’ Week.
Other Things to do:
Bike the Kettle Valley Railway — portions of it parallel the Nicola, Coldwater and Tulameen rivers.
Play baseball or bocce at the Granite City campground.

Executive Club Meeting
2019-06-19 19:00 - 20:30, 2019-05-15 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Vancouver) | On Zoom – watch for email link day of the meeting, British Columbia, Canada

River of Golden Dreams: Gr 1
2019-06-16 | Whistler, British Columbia, Canada
A winding float through the Whistler Forest.
Contact Dave M ldavidmiddleton@gmail.com

Kanaka Creek Evening Paddle: Gr 1
2019-06-13 17:30 - 21:00 | Maple Ridge
Explore Kanaka Creek from the Fraser River to the head of navigation. Contact Mike D mike2166@hotmail.com

General Club Meeting
2019-06-12 20:00 - 21:30 | 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 | 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.

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 | 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
