Explore Vancouver Lake from a whole new perspective! Join the Estuary Partnership for a free family friendly canoe paddle aboard two 29′ 14-passenger canoes. Glide past a host of birds while learning about the Columbia River ecosystem from seasoned paddle guides on Wednesday, August 3, 2016 at 10 am.
Big Canoe trips are open to the public and are suitable for ages 5 and up. “We (the Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership) lead paddle trips on the lower Columbia River and its tributaries. Paddlers enjoy learning about the river, watching wildlife, and experiencing the region from an on-water perspective.” Previous paddling experience is not necessary.
Please come prepared for the weather with appropriate jacket, sun block, sunglasses and water; paddles and personal flotation devices in standard sizes for ages 5 and above are provided. Paddlers must step down 2.5 feet into the canoe and be able to sit on a wooden bench without back support; participants with special needs can often be accommodated with advance notice.
This event is free, but pre-registration is required as most paddles do fill up. For more information on this paddle and other paddles offered in our area, visit the Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership online.
