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Icy Winter Paddle on North Alouette River
To extend my paddling season all year round, I bit the bullet and invested in a full dry suit last summer. Before this, I used a wet suit to paddle in the shoulder seasons, but a dry suit works better in serious cold because you can layer as much as you want underneath. I got…
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Paddling Alouette River
Quick Facts Alouette River is a popular paddling destination for some of the best and easiest river conditions around Vancouver. There’s something magical about paddling a meandering river that constantly reveals something new with every turn, be it a new composition of the views, new wildlife to greet, a new navigation decision, a sudden change…
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Widgeon Creek Fall Paddle
I visited Widgeon Creek this summer with a small group of paddleboarders, and had a great time. I came back in the fall and had a serene solo paddle on a cool (7 degrees celcius) but very sunny day. Tina and the gang came along, but they stayed on shore and explored the nearby dykes…
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Widgeon Falls Hike
After paddling 1.5 hours from Pitt Lake, I went on a 2.9km hike from Widgeon Creek Campsite to Widgeon Falls, thus completing this AllTrails route. The hike goes through some fairly rough terrain, with muddy sections, rocks, tree roots, and some wobbly wooden planks. Not recommended to bring kids in carriers due to these minor…
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Widgeon Creek Paddle
I went on a day-long paddleboarding trip with a few friends from Pitt River, up Widgeon Creek till the Widgeon Creek Campground. We then went on to do the hike to Widgeon Falls. I was the first to arrive around 8am, so I was rewarded with a serene view of the Pitt-Addington Marsh all by…