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: Camp Bishop, Shelton, WA, May 9-12, 2024
• 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: michael.livdahl@gmail.com), 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 2024
Thursday: May 11.
Check in after 9 am.
Greet friends, settle in, enjoy the lake.
Explore the area: https://squaxinislandmuseum.org/visit-us /
Evening videos in lodge.
Meals on your own.
Friday: May 12
Dawn Patrol
Book Club, Round table Discussion: Builders Forum
Lake Tour; English Gate practice
Evening program: Mike Elliott: 2024 WCHA Assembly
Meals on your own.
Saturday: May 13
Dawn patrol
Morning: TBD
Lunch on your own
1:00 pm Meet the Canoes
Group photo! Be there!
2:00 pm Canoe tours
6:00 pm Potluck Salmon Dinner
Brief chapter meeting
Auction: Bring great items and lots of $$$!
Sunday: May 14
Dawn Patrol
Clean up and pack up. Happy travels, happy boating! See you at Manning Park, September 17-22!, 2024!
Fall Meet: Manning Park, BC, September 17-22, 2024