Upcoming Brigades

Brigades

Two brigades are confirmed for 2027 — South Saskatchewan River and Fort Langley. Scroll down for this year’s three completed brigades.

Next Up: 2027 Brigades

Two big-canoe journeys are confirmed for 2027 — one on the prairies, one on the Pacific coast. Both are in planning; registration details will be posted as they are finalized.

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South Saskatchewan River Voyageur Brigade

📍 Elbow, SK → Batoche National Historic Site

📅July 13–18, 2027 (tentative)

🏁Finishing at Batoche during Back to Batoche Days

Six days down the South Saskatchewan through Saskatoon, arriving at Batoche during the Métis Nation’s annual Back to Batoche Days. Organized by Lorraine Johnston-MacKay with Rick Zroback and Peter Stone, working with Métis and First Nations partners, Parks Canada, river municipalities and the Saskatoon Canoe Club. Route and stops are being finalized; registration will open once the plan is set, and CVBS membership is part of registration.

Interested in paddling or helping? Contact organizer Lorraine Johnston-MacKay at drystone@telus.net.

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In Planning — Save the Date

Fort Langley Brigade

📍 Fort Langley, British Columbia

📅August 15–20, 2027 (tentative)

🏰In conjunction with the 200th anniversary of Fort Langley

This brigade is confirmed and in the planning stages. Crew registration, route details and canoe requirements will be posted here as planning progresses. CVBS members receive updates first.

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