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.
Fall Meet: Manning Park, BC September 18-21, 2026!
Join us at Manning Park, BC, in September, for beautiful canoes and small boats, old and new friends, and the scenic Lightning Lakes. We will camp at the Lone Duck #2 campground, right on the lake, in the best of fall weather. Bring something to share for the Saturday night potluck, some irresistible auction items, and remember your woollies and toques! Note that this will be a Friday-Monday Meet. See you at Manning!Directions
Easy to miss: From Hwy 3, east of Hope, BC, turn right (south) after the Manning Park Lodge, 41 km from the Manning Park west entrance. Entrance is marked by a carved marmot.
Follow signs to Lone Duck Group Camp 2, Lightning Lake, Manning Park. 4km off Hwy 3.
Accommodations: Rustic!
Brand new picnic shelter with tables and wood stove, outside fire pit. Burn bans may be on, so plan accordingly.
Flush toilets and cold running potable water. Showers available at nearby Lightning Lake campground.
Parking lot and large walk in area for tents. Use only designated tent sites.
Limited RV space; no hook-ups.
Bring tarps for rain.
Dogs must be on leashes. US people: remember dog import forms to go home: https://www.cdc.gov/importation/dogs.
Reminders! Passports!
Bring potluck supper item for Saturday night-main dish, sides, salad or dessert.
$20 per person/ night; Kids and grandkids free. Kids very welcome! Currency at par.
Canadians bring firewood, if no burn ban
Bring warm clothes, hiking boots and sticks.
Bring new or gently used items for the Saturday afternoon fundraising auction. Support our auction!
Musical instruments and voices for campfire sing-along.
Program on our website, nwwoodencanoe.wcha.org
Restaurant, groceries and other supplies available at Manning Park Resort.
Brochures and information available at Manning Park Resort.
Fire Information: We will monitor fire activity, and send out notifications if there is risk of cancellation. You can check also at the E.C. Manning Park website, or at https://www.emergencyinfobc.gov.bc.ca/current-wildfire-information-2023
Fall Meet Program (Weather may adjust schedule)
Friday: Arrive, set up camp. Meals on your own. Enjoy the lakes
Evening: Speaker: "Canoeing the BC Coast" with Chris Cooper
Campfire
Saturday:
Dawn Patrol
Mid-morning: Speaker Chris Eden: "Morris Canoes"
1:00: Meet the Canoes
3:00: Group photo
3:30: Auction
Evening: Wilderness Potluck dinner
short chapter business meeting
Campfire
Sunday:
Dawn Patrol
Canoe to the end of the Lakes for lunch
afternoon: Canoe Compass Course
Campfire
Monday:
Dawn Patrol
Clean up, pack up. Safe travels! See you at Camp Bishop, May 7, 8, 9, 2027!