2026 Brigades
One extraordinary big-canoe journey launching this summer. Find your crew and carry the voyageur tradition forward.
2026 Brigade Schedule
Coming Soon
Balsam Lake Centennial 2026
📍 Balsam Lake, Ontario
📅July 18–19, 2026
🛶Public big-canoe sessions for the community
🎖️Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Balsam Lake tragedy
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CVBS Membership Required for All Brigades
All brigade participants must hold a valid CVBS membership. Apply only after confirming a seat with a canoe crew.
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2027 Brigades
In Planning
Fort Langley Brigade
📍 Fort Langley, BC
📅August 15–20, 2027 (tentative)
🏰In conjunction with the 200th anniversary of Fort Langley
This brigade is confirmed and in the planning stages. More information — including crew registration, route details, and canoe requirements — will be shared as planning progresses.
Interested in Running a Brigade?
Start a New Brigade
CVBS supports organizers bringing new big-canoe journeys to life. Contact our Chair to learn about CVBS seeding support.
Looking for a Crew?
Submit your name to brigade registrars and they’ll match you with canoes looking for extra paddlers.