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.
















NW Chapter Spring Meet: May 8-10, 2026
Directions: Camp Bishop, 1476 West Lost Lake Road, 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 stop light

Turn left to Acadia Rd. then left to Lake Blvd, which becomes Cloquallum Rd. Go about 9 miles.

Turn right to West Lost Lake Rd., go 1-2 miles. Camp is at road end.

Accomodations:

$20 per person per night. Check in after 2 pm Friday.


Ample tent area, non-heated cabins ($50/night), heated lodge rooms.

RV's, trailers, campers in the parking lot/lodge area; no hook-ups.

Restrooms and shower facilities. New bathhouse in cabin area.

No cooking in cabins. Full kitchen/dining area.

Dogs must be leashed at all times. Pick up after your dog! If dogs in buildings, kenneled + $50

Reminders:

Vern's Salmon Barbecue Saturday evening potluck. $10/person donation.

Potluck: bring a side dish or dessert to share, or eat on your own if you wish.

Bring exciting old or new items for Saturday's fundraising auction.

Bring musical instruments and voices for sing-alongs.

Program information on our website: www.northwest@wcha.org





Draft Schedule: Spring Meet 2026
Friday May 8
  • Check in after 10 am. Food on your own.
  • Greet friends, settle in, enjoy the lake.
  • Evening:
  • Meet the Morris Elliott Canoe!
  • "The Willits Legacy" movie
Saturday, May 9
  • Dawn Patrol! Breakfast and lunch on your own.
  • Morning: Scavenger Hunt! Exciting prizes!
  • 1:00: Meet the Canoes
  • Group photo! Be there!
  • 2:00: Canoe Handling Trials
  • 6:00: Potluck Salmon dinner
  • Brief Chapter meeting
  • Auction: Bring great items and lots of $$$!

Sunday: May 10
  • Dawn Patrol!
  • Clean up, pack up. Happy travels and happy boating!









Fall Meet: September 18,19,20, 21, 2026 at Lone Duck #2, Manning Park,
BC, Canada