Tamahi T50 – September 2016

Well... there's not much to say when you have pictures like these! More

Premiering RiverBlue – October 1st (VIFF)

Dear river advocates, in advance of tomorrow's next World Rivers Day update, just a note to say the anticipated documentary film, RiverBlue, will have its world premier at the opening of the Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF) on Saturd... More

President’s Message | October 2016

Welcome to October Paddling season is almost over – all except a peaceful paddle on the South Alouette, a fall colours campout on the North Thompson, and the grand finale anything can happen this time of year trip up Widgeon Creek. Welcome Ryan ... More

Let the water be your guide – a Globe and Mail article

ROY MACGREGOR

The man who almost drowned Pierre Trudeau is standing on the banks of the wild Dumoine River in western Quebec, water tumbling down rapids to his left, water swirling in a vast eddy to his right, water falling from above in a cold, annoying, late-spring rain.

The man who saved Pierre Trudeau’s life – more on that later – knows that there is still snow in the bush, but that is a mere technicality: The seasonhas begun.

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The Gataga/Kechika

August 2016 Not exactly a club trip, but I know many Beavers enjoy tripping and I don't know any who have done this one. Nine of us had the privilege of paddling 300 km through the most Northerly of the spectacular Rockies. The river carries the ... More

Whitewater “park & practice” session on the Chilliwack River

While sticking to one lovely spot on the river, Pat guided and encouraged us as we practiced going up and down river, trying different circuits and S turns from eddy to eddy. It was great to see Dave M. on the water. Both Denise and Heather's dogs ... More

Lower Nicola, Saturday July 2nd, Rivers Week 2016

To catch the tail end of Rivers Week, my family once again loaded up our car (or in this case our rental, but I don’t want to talk about that) and made our way to the Nicola to see our paddling friends and camp among the cacti. This year I was even ... More

An Ode to Rivers Week 2016

Sunday, June 25 dawned warm and blue Thirteen eager beavers were ready for day two. Six tandems, six solos set out for a run From Granite City camp to the town of Princeton. We’re told: leave at 11, arrive at 3:30 Carey leading, urging us to ... More

Coldwater River from the First Nations Blue Church to a municipal park in Merritt

By Mike Dickinson Wednesday June 29, 2016 Moving day at Rivers and Lakes Week. We start the day with a scenic drive from Coalmont to Tulameen and beyond on dirt roads till we reach the highway again. Luckily the roads were being graded so our caravan ... More

Rivers Week 2016!

Many canoes, many beavers, many rivers!  Here are some visual postings of the aquatic fun.   More