3 club members have committed to attend.

If you are interested in backpacking, Dianne and Dave Wharton are organizing a spring day hike to a location where introductory demonstrations and discussions will take place, followed by an overnight trip for practical application of your skills at a later date.

As a beginner backpack, we will focus on preparation, which includes learning essential skills, choosing the right gear, and trip planning.

A package of information will be sent out to participants in January.

Please contact Dianne This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you have any questions or have an interest in attending.

Summer Cycling Camp planning for next summer is underway. The camp will take place in Parksville next June. The rides will include road cycling and trails and be in the 50-70-kilometre range and have moderate elevation gains.

There will be motel and camping accommodations. Please advise whether you prefer camping or motel accommodations.

For more information and to sign up, contact Susan at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 604-553-4978.

Hiking in The Rockies - Expression of Interest

Four days of hiking in the beautiful Canadian Rockies. We'll use Hi Lake Louise Alpine Centre as our base
and the hikes should be within an hour's drive from there.

Hi Lake Louise Alpine Centre is part of the Hostelworld system of reasonably priced lodging. It is highly recommended that selected participants who wish to stay there make their bookings ASAP because of high demand during the summer period. Membership for the Hostel World is $25 plus tax for two years and with it members get 10% off their stay.

The Canadian Alpine Club members also enjoy a 10% discount with this hostel. There are alternatives such as hotels, campgrounds in the greater Lake Louise/Banff area, but availability as well as costs may be a challenge in high season.

In addition to the organizers, we'll take a maximum of 20 participants, who are expected to make their own arrangements for transportation as well as lodging. Please be advised that the same "Release, waiver and assumption of risk" rule from VOA shall apply to this outing as well, which participants will need to sign/agree to prior to any hikes. 

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This trip will follow Philip Ng’s Hiking in the Rockies, so could be combined with that trip.

To express interest contact Eileen Fieldhouse at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

A rustic lodge built in 1927 as a hunting lodge complete with two executive cabins. We have the whole lodge, sitting room with fireplace, kitchen, dining room and washrooms. Bedrooms typically have 2,3 or 4 beds. The cabins have similar layouts.

The camp will be limited to 50 people. To make this work we need to fill all the beds so give some thought to whom you’d like share a room with.

Pricing will likely be in the $90-$95 PP per night with a 90% deposit due first half of January.

Expression of interest will be accepted Jan 01, 2026.

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Hiking will be in the Golden, Field, Yoho and Lake Louise area.

No hiking is planned for the arrival and departure days.

Camping at Swan lake – Sites reserved for 12 people Three full days of cycling – possibly finish with a ½ day ride. 60 – 70+ km / day– some hills – B 2-3 (Must be able to do more than 70km in case something changes.) Expression of interest welcome anytime…… leaders get preference.

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14 paddlers max. One of the best locations for kayaking in the province, with plenty of wildlife! 

Many paddle routes, and good quality rental kayaks available at Comox Valley Kayaks. Return to the popular High Point Resort with various room configurations and swimming pool, next to the Quadra Ferry dock and two minutes from the island’s food mall.

For details contact Rod Edwards: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Backcountry camping in some cleared spaces and there are no facilities.

Start at Porteau Cove up to Deek's Lake, then Hanover Lake, then Brunswick Lake.

For more information or to sign up contact Sigrid Felland at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

‘Pitt Lake Christian Lodge’ is a secluded retreat on the pristine waters of Pitt Lake.

To express interest contact Donna Nyberg at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Shelley Lear at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

4 days of Hiking in the Trophy Mountains Expression of interest welcome anytime.

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This is a multi-activity trip to the Wild Pacific side of Vancouver Island

Cycling the Tofino - Ucluelet Multi-Use Path

Hiking local trails and some other lesser known trails with local Ucluelet residents

Kayaking with a local kayak tour company

Laurie Butterworth, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Patti Moss, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

This will be a three-day trip to Goldstream Park on Vancouver Island. Some people will be travelling fully loaded and camping at the park. Others may wish to make separate arrangements.

Contact Mike Stewart at Mike Stewart This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for additional information.