Disclaimer

There are significant dangers associated with both Open Water and Moving Water canoe outings.  Units undertaking a Scouting Adventure on either a large body of water or moving water need more than just the basic skills and knowledge required by the BSA to conduct such a trip safely.

Our Troop has several adults with extensive experience and professional training in watercraft use, sailing and whitewater.  If you are planning a Canoe trip and do not have an experienced adult leader able to assess flow rates, wind and "read water", you should reconsider a water outing until you have the proper resources and people to make your trip safe. 

We are happy to talk to you if you have questions. 

British Columbia Canoe Trips

Bowron Lakes Canoe Circuit in Canada 

• 550 miles north

• 10 lakes

• 5 miles of paddling

• 5 miles of portaging

• 6-8 day trip

• Plan in Oct

• Buy in and commitment by end of year

• On day reservations open – book/secure your desired week

• July is a great time for this

Ross Lake

• Mostly in the US, but can be accessed in Canada

• 50 Miler option

• Can enter Canada side or South side

• South side requires portage - truck will pick you up and transports watercraft if desired

• Portage Service from Diablo Lake to Ross Lake

• www.nps.gov/noca/planyourvisit/boating-on-ross-lake.htm

Others to Consider:

• Main Lakes Canoe Route

• Lightning Lakes Canoe Route

• Moose Valley Canoe Route

• Clearwater/Azure Lakes Canoe Route

• Turner Lake Canoe Route

• Nazko Lakes Canoe Route

• Nanika-Kidprice Canoe Route

• Nation Lakes Canoe Route

British Columbia Large Lakes

• Buttle Lake

• Okanagan Lake

• Murtle Lake

• Slocan Lake

• Christina Lake