Upcoming Brigades

2026 CVBS Brigades:

2026 BRIGADES:

REGISTRATION IS NOT OPEN YET.  THEY REMAIN IN THE PLANNING STAGE FOR THESE BRIGADES:

Peace River, Alberta

• REGISTRATION FOR THIS BRIGADE WILL OPEN MARCH 1ST,2026

Balsam Lake 100^th Anniversary Commemorative (July 18-19), Ontario

• A big canoe presence will be in attendance for this event, with 30 0r 40 minutes sessions in big canoes for the public
• This is the first event to commemorate the Balsam Lake tragedy and is still in the planning stages.

Chief Pinesi Paddle, Ottawa to Kahnawake (outside Montreal) (Early July), Ontario-Quebec

• Small brigade targeting 3 canoes, about 27 people

 

There are two brigades brewing for 2026. Once the details are finalized and ready for registration, you can find them here.

Don’t forget to check our Facebook page and Instagram.

 

We are currently working with organizers to bring new brigades to life. Keep checking back to find out where they are and how you can participate.

Last Year’s 2025 CVBS Brigades:

Chief Pinesi 2025 Brigade: June 25 to July 1 on the Ottawa River

Gulf Islands Big Canoe Brigade: July 26 to August 01

All brigade paddlers must have a CVBS Participant membership, available via this Zone4.ca link.  Only apply for membership after confirming a seat with a canoe crew for the brigade you are participating in.

 

BRIGADE INQUIRY:

If you are interested in learning more about CVBS or applying for CVBS support for a future brigade or starting a Big Canoe paddling program, please drop a note to our Chair.

MEMBERSHIP LINK:

If you’d like to join CVBS as a Contributing/Class A Member, our application form is on this link.