Brigades
Our next journey is Fort Langley 2027. Scroll down for this year’s three completed brigades.
Next Up: Fort Langley Brigade 2027
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. More information — including crew registration, route details, and canoe requirements — will be posted here as planning progresses. CVBS members receive updates first.
Join CVBS to be first to hear →2026 Season — Completed
Three big-canoe journeys ran in 2026. Registration is closed — thank you to everyone who paddled.
Registration Closed
Peace River Brigade 2026
📍 Clayhurst Bridge, BC → Peace River, AB
📅Summer 2026
🛶Up to 8 voyageur canoes, ~10 paddlers each
🎖️Multi-day expedition on one of Canada’s great northern rivers
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Registration Closed
Chief Pinesi Paddle 2026
📍 Gatineau → Kahnawake, Ottawa River
📅July 5–10, 2026
🛶3 big canoes, 180 km over 6 days
🎖️A journey of reconciliation linking Anishinabe and Haudenosaunee nations
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Registration Closed
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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Looking for a Crew?
Submit your name to brigade registrars and they’ll match you with canoes looking for extra paddlers.