Northwest Chapter Wooden Canoe Heritage Association Events

The Northwest Chapter's two main events are the annual Spring Rendezvous and the annual Fall Meet. These are occasions for wooden canoe owners and enthusiasts to gather at one location in the Pacific Northwest and experience a full weekend immersed (usually not literally!) in everything related to wooden canoes. For some pictures of past spring and fall meets see the Past Events page.  Also check out the current Newsletter (pdf format) detailing past events and canoe related articles.

Spring Meet Details:

Directions: Camp Bishop, 1476 West Lost Lake Rd., Shelton, WA 

• From I-5, take exit 104 to Hwy 8 and 101, west to Shelton
• Take first exit to Shelton, Hwy 3. Go 1.5 miles to first stoplight
• Turn left to Acadia Rd, then left to Lake Boulevard, (becoming Cloquallum Rd), go for about 9 miles.
• Turn right to West Lost Lake Rd, go 1-2 miles. Camp at road end.

Accommodations:

•  $15 per adult per night. Check-in after 9 am Thursday
• Covid protocols per Camp Bishop (see website); additional precautions your choice.
• Ample tent area, non-heated sleeping cabins (5 available, $30/night, reserve by emailing Mike (see newsletter for email address), heated lodge rooms.
• Small campers/trailers in parking lot/lodge area. No hook-ups.
• Restrooms and shower facilities. New bathhouses in cabin area.
•  No cooking in cabins. Full kitchen/dining area.
• Dogs must be leashed at all times. If dogs in the buildings: kenneled + $50 fee.

Reminders:

•  Vern's Salmon Barbecue Saturday evening potluck. $10/person donation.
•  Potluck: bring side or dessert to share, or eat on your own if you wish. Bring gently used and new "valuables" for Saturday fundraising auction.
•   Bring musical instruments and voices for sing-alongs.
•  Program information on our website: northwest.wcha.org

Draft Schedule: Spring Meet 2025
Thursday, May 8

• Check in after 9 am. Greet friends, settle in, enjoy the lake.
• Possible work project; bring gloves.
• Meals on your own. Evening videos in lodge.

 
Friday, May 9

• Dawn patrol! Meals on your own
• Round table discussions; Builder's Forum; tour the Lake
• Beginning Freestyle Lesson and Practice Time
• Evening Programs TBD:

Saturday, May 10

• Dawn Patrol; Breakfast and Lunch on your own.
• Morning: TBD
• 1:00 Meet the Canoes
• Group Photo: Be there!
• 2:00: Canoe Tours, possible Poker Paddle
• 6:00 Potluck Salmon Dinner
• Brief Chapter Meeting
• Auction: Bring Great Items, and Lots of $$$!

Sunday, May 11

• Dawn Patrol
• Clean up, Pack Up. Happy Travels and Happy Boating!