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February 2025
| Date | Event | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Sat, Feb 15, 2025 - Mon, Feb 17, 2025 (All Day) |
Simson Provincial Park work/paddle weekend – 2B
REVISED This is a part paddling trip and part work trip. Goal is to complete trail clearing with hand tools and temporary trail signage at... |
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| Sat, Feb 22, 2025 (9:00 AM - 4:00 PM) |
Indian Arm to Thwaytes Landing 14 NM (2C)
Join us for a day trip up the Indian Arm. The day will start from Cates Park with a 9:00 AM launch and paddle up... |
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March 2025
| Date | Event | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Sat, Mar 1, 2025 - Sun, Mar 2, 2025 (All Day) |
Mt Artaban – Howe Sd Summits Paddle/Hike – 1 night 3A
Join Nick and others for an overnight trip in Howe Sound with a hike up Mt. Artaban. Trip Classification: 3A Sat am. Launch Mt Gardner,... |
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| Sat, Mar 8, 2025 (9:00 AM - 4:00 PM) |
English Bay Circumnavigation 2C
Circumnavigation of English Bay, including crossing from Locarno Beach to Siwash Rock and up False Creek to Science World. Wear a wetsuit or drysuit. Bring... |
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| Sat, Mar 22, 2025 (9:00 AM - 4:00 PM) |
Howe Sound – Zorro Bay 3C
Join us for a day trip within the Howe Sound. The day will start from the boat launch at Porteau Cove with a launch time... |
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| Sat, Mar 22, 2025 (9:00 AM - 4:00 PM) |
Porteau Cove – Tantalus landing – 3D
Launch at Porteau Cove, paddle toward Squamish. Highlights are view of Britannia mine building from the water, many waterfalls and snow capped mountain tops. Have... |
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| Sun, Mar 23, 2025 (9:30 AM - 3:00 PM) |
Widgeon Creek, 2B
We will visit Widgeon Creek & Siwash Island, Pitt Meadows. Widgeon Creek is a scenic day trip near Pitt Lake. We’ll cross Pitt River, and... |
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April 2025
| Date | Event | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Sat, Apr 5, 2025 (8:00 AM - 4:00 PM) |
Caulfeild Cove to Apodaca Park (3B)
We will travel along the shore line towards Eagle Harbor then cross towards Passage Island before crossing to Apodaca Park. Ferries and boats go by... |
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| Sat, Apr 12, 2025 - Sun, Apr 20, 2025 (All Day) |
Gulf Islands Tour (Salt Spring, Sansum Narrows, Galiano) – 3C
Leader: Kapila Jayaweera Assistant Leader: Nick Heath Park at Tsawwassen BC Ferries Terminal. Ride-share to terminal. Wheels needed for walk on for Gulf Is ferry... |
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| Sat, Apr 12, 2025 (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM) |
Howe Sound – Thornbrough Channel – 3C
Join us for a day trip within the Howe Sound. The day will start from the boat launch at Porteau Cove with a launch time... |
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| Fri, Apr 18, 2025 - Mon, Apr 21, 2025 (All Day) |
Howe Sound – Easter Long Weekend – 3C
Trip Classification: 3C - This route involves crossing Howe Sound with minimal rest spots, possibly windy and rough water conditions. Porteau Cove is a busy... |
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May 2025
| Date | Event | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Sat, May 3, 2025 (All Day) |
Annual Spring Fling Event
Save the date for our annual Spring Fling! Join fellow members for a paddle from Cates Park up Indian Arm. Multiple paddles are offered to... |
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| Wed, May 14, 2025 (5:00 PM - 9:00 PM) |
Jericho Weekly Wednesday Paddle – 2B
The paddles will have a different destination each week, dependent on winds, tides and paddlers. Possible choices are: First or Second dolphin, Wreck Beach, Secret... |
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| Sat, May 17, 2025 (8:00 AM - 8:00 PM) |
Indian Arm – Deep Cove to Bishop Creek – 2C
Deep Cove to Bishop Creek. This will be a long day paddle, around 19 nm, with time to explore the rocky shoreline and also some... |
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| Wed, May 21, 2025 (5:00 PM - 9:00 PM) |
Jericho Weekly Wednesday Paddle – 2B
The paddles will have a different destination each week, dependent on winds, tides and paddlers. Possible choices are: First or Second dolphin, Wreck Beach, Secret... |
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| Sat, May 24, 2025 (9:00 AM - 4:00 PM) |
Widgeon Creek Paddle & Hike 2B
Paddle up Widgeon Creek to the campground and hike to the falls. Arrive at 9am for a 9:30 launch from the Pitt Lake Boat Launch... |
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| Wed, May 28, 2025 (5:00 PM - 9:00 PM) |
Jericho Weekly Wednesday Paddle – 2B
The paddles will have a different destination each week, dependent on winds, tides and paddlers. Possible choices are: First or Second dolphin, Wreck Beach, Secret... |
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| Sat, May 31, 2025 - Sat, Jun 7, 2025 (All Day) |
Broken Group Islands Mentored Trip – 3B
Bob Salo and Graham Lorimer ran a great mentored trips to Broken Group Islands previous years. Kapila Jayaweera and Ken Bigelow would like to start... |
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| Sat, May 31, 2025 (9:00 AM - 4:00 PM) |
Spanish Banks-Eagle Harbour 11 NM/ Rated 3C
Departing from Spanish Banks, we will paddle across English Bay (4 nm crossing), past Lighthouse Park, and have lunch at Eagle Harbour. We will paddle... |
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June 2025
| Date | Event | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Wed, Jun 4, 2025 (5:00 PM - 9:00 PM) |
Jericho Weekly Wednesday Paddle – 2B
The paddles will have a different destination each week, dependent on winds, tides and paddlers. Possible choices are: First or Second dolphin, Wreck Beach, Secret... |
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| Wed, Jun 11, 2025 (5:00 PM - 9:00 PM) |
Jericho Weekly Wednesday Paddle – 2B
The paddles will have a different destination each week, dependent on winds, tides and paddlers. Possible choices are: First or Second dolphin, Wreck Beach, Secret... |
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| Wed, Jun 18, 2025 (5:00 PM - 9:00 PM) |
Jericho Weekly Wednesday Paddle – 2B
The paddles will have a different destination each week, dependent on winds, tides and paddlers. Possible choices are: First or Second dolphin, Wreck Beach, Secret... |
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| Sat, Jun 21, 2025 (All Day) |
Porteau Cove to Gambier Island 3D
Cross over to Defence Islands, follow the mainland south, cross over to Gambier, follow Gambier coast line south east, lunch on Gambier, cross to Christie... |
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| Wed, Jun 25, 2025 (5:00 PM - 9:00 PM) |
Jericho Weekly Wednesday Paddle – 2B
The paddles will have a different destination each week, dependent on winds, tides and paddlers. Possible choices are: First or Second dolphin, Wreck Beach, Secret... |
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July 2025
| Date | Event | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Wed, Jul 2, 2025 (5:00 PM - 9:00 PM) |
Jericho Weekly Wednesday Paddle – 2B
The paddles will have a different destination each week, dependent on winds, tides and paddlers. Possible choices are: First or Second dolphin, Wreck Beach, Secret... |
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| Thu, Jul 3, 2025 - Sat, Jul 5, 2025 (All Day) |
Southern Gulf Islands 2B
Overnight paddle Village Bay to Ruckle Park (Saltspring) to Prevost Island to Village Bay. This trip will be a moderate outing with two overnight camps... |
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| Wed, Jul 9, 2025 (5:00 PM - 9:00 PM) |
Jericho Weekly Wednesday Paddle – 2B
The paddles will have a different destination each week, dependent on winds, tides and paddlers. Possible choices are: First or Second dolphin, Wreck Beach, Secret... |
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| Wed, Jul 16, 2025 (5:00 PM - 9:00 PM) |
Jericho Weekly Wednesday Paddle – 2B
The paddles will have a different destination each week, dependent on winds, tides and paddlers. Possible choices are: First or Second dolphin, Wreck Beach, Secret... |
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| Wed, Jul 23, 2025 (5:00 PM - 9:00 PM) |
Jericho Weekly Wednesday Paddle – 2B
The paddles will have a different destination each week, dependent on winds, tides and paddlers. Possible choices are: First or Second dolphin, Wreck Beach, Secret... |
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| Wed, Jul 30, 2025 (5:00 PM - 9:00 PM) |
Jericho Weekly Wednesday Paddle – 2B
The paddles will have a different destination each week, dependent on winds, tides and paddlers. Possible choices are: First or Second dolphin, Wreck Beach, Secret... |
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August 2025
| Date | Event | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Wed, Aug 6, 2025 (5:00 PM - 9:00 PM) |
Jericho Weekly Wednesday Paddle – 2B
The paddles will have a different destination each week, dependent on winds, tides and paddlers. Possible choices are: First or Second dolphin, Wreck Beach, Secret... |
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| Wed, Aug 13, 2025 (5:00 PM - 9:00 PM) |
Jericho Weekly Wednesday Paddle – 2B
The paddles will have a different destination each week, dependent on winds, tides and paddlers. Possible choices are: First or Second dolphin, Wreck Beach, Secret... |
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| Sat, Aug 16, 2025 (8:00 AM - 4:00 PM) |
Circumnavigate Bowen Island – 3D
Launch from Batchelor Cove, direction will be announced close to trip date. bring your own lunch. New comers to this route prepare for a very... |
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| Wed, Aug 20, 2025 (5:00 PM - 9:00 PM) |
Jericho Weekly Wednesday Paddle – 2B
The paddles will have a different destination each week, dependent on winds, tides and paddlers. Possible choices are: First or Second dolphin, Wreck Beach, Secret... |
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| Wed, Aug 27, 2025 (5:00 PM - 9:00 PM) |
Jericho Weekly Wednesday Paddle – 2B
The paddles will have a different destination each week, dependent on winds, tides and paddlers. Possible choices are: First or Second dolphin, Wreck Beach, Secret... |
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| Sat, Aug 30, 2025 (All Day) |
Cates Park to Croker Island 3D
Paddle to Croker and circumnavigate the island, lunch at the Granite Falls and back to Cates. On the western side of Croker, we may see... |
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September 2025
| Date | Event | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Mon, Sep 1, 2025 - Sun, Sep 7, 2025 (All Day) |
Exploring the area around Telegraph Cove: Johnstone Strait, Queen Charlotte Strait, Broughton Archipelago – B/C3
Trip Classification (Trip Classification guide): B/C3 Distance in nautical miles or hours: Probably between 5 and 10 nautical miles per day, depending on conditions and... |
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| Wed, Sep 3, 2025 (5:00 PM - 9:00 PM) |
Jericho Weekly Wednesday Paddle – 2B
The paddles will have a different destination each week, dependent on winds, tides and paddlers. Possible choices are: First or Second dolphin, Wreck Beach, Secret... |
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| Wed, Sep 10, 2025 (5:00 PM - 9:00 PM) |
Jericho Weekly Wednesday Paddle – 2B
The paddles will have a different destination each week, dependent on winds, tides and paddlers. Possible choices are: First or Second dolphin, Wreck Beach, Secret... |
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| Wed, Sep 17, 2025 (5:00 PM - 9:00 PM) |
Jericho Weekly Wednesday Paddle – 2B
The paddles will have a different destination each week, dependent on winds, tides and paddlers. Possible choices are: First or Second dolphin, Wreck Beach, Secret... |
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| Sat, Sep 20, 2025 (9:00 AM - 4:00 PM) |
Spanish Banks-Eagle Harbour 11 NM – 3C
Departing from Spanish Banks, we will paddle across English Bay (4 nm crossing), past Lighthouse Park, and have lunch at Eagle Harbour. We will paddle... |
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| Wed, Sep 24, 2025 (5:00 PM - 9:00 PM) |
Jericho Weekly Wednesday Paddle – 2B
The paddles will have a different destination each week, dependent on winds, tides and paddlers. Possible choices are: First or Second dolphin, Wreck Beach, Secret... |
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October 2025
| Date | Event | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Sun, Oct 5, 2025 (9:00 AM - 4:00 PM) |
Ambleside to Eagle Harbour 2C
Paddle west from Ambleside Beach along the West Vancouver shoreline and around Pt. Atkinson to Eagle Harbour. Return via the same route. May be wind... |
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| Sat, Oct 11, 2025 (9:00 AM - 4:00 PM) |
Harrison River paddle (2A)
An annual tradition for the club, this leisurely autumn day paddle includes: seeing spawning salmon, bald eagles and First Nations pictographs; eating lunch at Morris... |
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November 2025
| Date | Event | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Sun, Nov 16, 2025 (9:00 AM - 4:00 PM) |
Silver Falls, Indian Arm 2C
Paddle from Deep Cove to Silver Falls and back. Waterfalls and other attractions. Wear a wetsuit or drysuit. Bring water and lunch. Group stays together... |
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December 2025
| Date | Event | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Sat, Dec 13, 2025 (9:00 AM - 4:00 PM) |
English Bay Circumnavigation 2C
Circumnavigation of English Bay, including crossing from Jericho to Siwash Rock and up False Creek to Science World. Wear a wetsuit or drysuit. Bring water... |
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