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Where to Canoe near Shawnigan Lake

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Looking for the best places to Canoe in and around Shawnigan Lake? Below are some great routes, trips and resources to help you Canoe in and around Shawnigan Lake.

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I think it was John Grace who once said "It's all just training for British Columbia". He was referring to the super challenging creeking and multi day wilderness whitewater trips that are located all over this mountainous province. There is a lifetime worth of easy and intermediate paddling too. Whether it is multi day ocean trips, winter whitewater paddling on Vancouver Island, surfing tidal rapids, creeking in the interior, remote trips up north BC offers it all and then some.

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Canoe Kayak Freestyle Committee National Programs

Canoe Kayak Canada Freestyle is responsible for the growth and development of Freestyle Canoe/Kayak in Canada. We work with provincial, territorial and local organizations to hold programs that support athlete development. We also host National Team trials and support athletes at the international level.

Canoe Trips or Routes around Shawnigan Lake

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Burnt Bridge
Koksilah River - A beautiful gem of a run suitable to intermediates but still enjoyable for advanced paddlers, the Burnt Bridge section features and open streambed with multiple class III & III+ drops (and one IV- at Burnt Bridge). As typical of small, Vancouver Island runs, this one occasionally collects wood hazards.

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Resources around Shawnigan Lake

Shawnigan Surf & Board co

At Shawnigan surf and board co we provide a full sup and surf experience, with paddle boards ready to go right on the beach. Life jackets and a safe paddle environment is what we provide for a beautiful full paddle experience starting right at the Shawnigan lake Marina and fuel dock. Walk in's are always welcome for paddleboards as well you can call/text or email ahead to reserve boards for future dates. As a bonus Merridale at the Lake restaurant is located directly above the surf shop for food, ice cream, ice and drinks. Surf lessons are by appointment only. NCCP Certified Pricing and calendar below.
2346 Shawnigan Lake Rd, Shawnigan Lake, BC V0R 2W5
(672) 974-7873
https://www.shawnigansurfsup.com/

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