Thompson River Trip September 4th to 7th, 2025
VCKC’s annual Thompson River Trip from Savona to Ashcroft, BC will take place again this year on the first weekend after Labour Day (Sep 4to 7). This trip will paddle downstream from Savona to Ashcroft on the Thompson River.
The 2025 edition of this trip is changed to be one day longer. Expect to travel to Cache Creek on Thursday September 4. On Friday we meet with other Big Canoe clubs from around the province for some moving water training. On Saturday and Sunday we enjoy the river from Savona to Ashcroft.
Pre-requisites
Members wishing to participate must have Big Canoe experience with either previous participation in a Paddle for the Kids season or else participation in a brigade. Moving water experience in tandem canoe is an asset. Members need to be 12 or older to paddle on this trip.
Registration
The initial cost is $100 per paddler to cover the cost of shipping canoes off the island.
Camping, travel, and food expenses are not included.
Outline of the trip is as follows:
For more information contact
Joe Boyd, Big Canoe Director
bigcanoe@vckc.ca
355 Gorge Road West Victoria, BC, V9A 1M9
Tides & Currents
Inner Harbour / Local Marine