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6th Annual Canoe Pull at Alice Lake
Join our Youth Services and Foundry Sea to Sky team on Wednesday, September 30 for the 6th Annual Canoe Pull at Alice Lake, held in recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
In partnership with Squamish Nation and the RCMP’s Little Thunderbird canoe, youth and community members are invited to come together for a meaningful morning on the water.
The event will begin with a welcome and safety briefing before canoes head out onto Alice Lake. Participants will journey around the lake together, returning for closing remarks at approximately 11:45 a.m. Coffee, hot chocolate and snacks will be provided by SSCS.
Event Details
Date: Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Time: 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Location: Alice Lake Provincial Park — meet at the canoe launch, just past the rentals hut and to the left of the washrooms/information sign.
Schedule:
10:00 a.m. — Arrive and meet at the boat launch beach
10:15 a.m. — Welcome and safety briefing
10:30 a.m. — Canoe journey begins
11:30 a.m. — Final journey around the lake
11:45 a.m. — Closing remarks
12:00 p.m. — Event concludes
What to bring
Please dress for the weather and come prepared to be on and around the water. Bring warm clothing and/or rainwear if needed, sun protection, and shoes that can get wet. Life jackets and paddles will be provided, although participants are welcome to bring their own. If you have a drum or drumstick, you are also welcome to bring it.
Those who would prefer to watch from shore are welcome to bring a camp chair or blanket.
Spaces are limited and advance registration is required.
Youth under 18 must also have a parent or guardian complete the permission form.
For questions, contact Youth Services Coordinator Ashling Amato at 604-848-4563 or ashling.amato@sscs.ca.