the Beaver Canoe Club

Nicomen Slough: Lakewater
2024-07-07 | Mission
A family friendly paddle through the pastoral lands of the Hatzic prairie
Contact: Bob P ubiquitousb7@gmail.com

Rivers Week 2024
2024-06-22 - 2024-07-01 | British Columbia
The event of the year! A week of Rivers! This year, we’re planning to paddle several sections on the Similkameen, the Shuswap and the Thompson. But keep checking, because the water levels will dictate where we ultimately end up.
See Notice in June Newsletter, and on the Rivers Week Updates page on this website

Lighthouse Park: Ocean
2024-06-20 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Vancouver) | British Columbia
A family-friendly paddle along the picturesque shores of West Vancouver.

Contact: Check the BCC Webpage Calendar closer to the time, or contact trips@beavercanoeclub.org

Sumas Estuary Floating Forest: Lakewater
2024-06-16 | Abbotsford
A family-friendly paddle through grass and trees near Barrowtown in the upper Valley. Seasonal high-water creates this anomalous wonderland. “Turn left after the elephant!”
Contact: Anya M anya.m.cdn@gmail.com

Lower Chilliwack River: Gr 2
2024-06-16 | Chilliwack
A popular trip on a forgiving section of river. Moving water skills and outfitting required. We’re watching levels and hoping they will come down to a good level.
Contact: Owen W owen.williams911@gmail.com

BCC General Meeting ~IN PERSON~
2024-06-12 20:00 - 21:30 | British Columbia
~IN PERSON~ at the Burnaby Lake Sports Complex West 3677 Kensington Ave, Burnaby

Broken Islands Canoe Camping Trip: Ocean
2024-06-08 - 2024-06-16 | Vancouver Island
This popular trip has doubled in size since inception, and is now filled up, maxed out. But you can check with the contact below, just in case something opens up.
Contact: trips@beavercanoeclub.org

Mamquam Weekend: Gr 2
2024-06-01 - 2024-06-02 | Squamish, British Columbia, Canada
Part trip, part training. A whitewater weekend curated especially for those who have completed Intro to Moving Water and want to continue improving their skills in preparation for Rivers Week. Camping available. Register early.

Contact: Marc G chez.guimond@gmail.com

Alouette River: Lakewater
2024-05-26 | Pitt Meadows, British Columbia, Canada
A family-friendly paddle on this picturesque and serene venue north of Pitt Meadows.
Contact: Trish K trishkinsey@gmail.com

Introduction to Moving Water: Training
2024-05-25 | British Columbia
Gain the skills you need to safety navigate a moving river. This all day on-water session follows an evening theory session. Open to all Basic Paddlers graduates.
Contact: training@beavercanoeclub.org

Introduction to Moving Water: Training
2024-05-22 19:00 - 21:30 | British Columbia
Gain the skills you need to safety navigate a moving river. This evening theory session prepares you for the full day on-water session. Open to all Basic Paddlers graduates.
Contact: training@beavercanoeclub.org

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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
2024-04-27 | British Columbia
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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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
