Vancouver Lake Family Paddle Trip

The Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership and Vancouver’s Water Resources Education Center will offer family-friendly paddles around Vancouver Lake aboard 29-foot, 14-passenger Big Canoes from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. June 10, starting from Felida Moorage and Marine Services, 4911 N.W. 122nd Street, Vancouver. Paddlers will glide past shore birds, look for signs of beaver activity and learn about the Columbia River ecosystem from paddle guides and educators. Participants will paddle for about two hours and walk a short distance on gravelly, muddy or sandy beaches and uneven terrain. Paddlers must be able to step down 2.5 feet into the canoe and sit on a wooden bench without back support for the duration of the program. Big Canoe paddles are suitable for ages 5 and older. Previous paddling experience is not required. Registration is required at cityofvancouver.us/publicworks/webform/vancouver-lake-community-paddle-trip.