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| Many thanks to Scott Farrell for these photos! | |||
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The first time 12 canoes have arrived at Fort Langley since the brigade traveled down the Fraser in 1984 to celebrate the Parks Canada centenary. This trip was even more special as this used to be a regular event for the First nations when they traveled and traded before roads were developed in BC - 19th century and before. |
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Come and paddle for fun, or get in shape for Dragon Boating!
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What is the difference between a
Voyageur and a Dragon Boat? A Dragon
Boat is a long, narrow, 48 foot long boat that holds 24
people, as well as a drummer and steersperson. It originated in China as
far back as 400 B.C., and is a racing boat, not suitable for tight turns
or long voyages. A Voyageur canoe (Shown above) holds ten people, is
almost the same shape as a regular canoe, and is
25 feet long. Also called a Longboat, or North Canoe, the Voyageur canoe
is identical to the canoes used by Voyageurs working in the fur trade in
the 1800's for the Hudson's Bay Company and the Northwest Company. The
Voyaguer is a very maneuverable,
stable vessel, designed to run rapids and carry thousands of pounds of
cargo. The Fort Langley Canoe Club owns four Voyageur canoes, and club
members compete annually in local regattas as well as the UBC Day of the
Longboat event every fall at Jericho Beach in Vancouver. What does it cost to Voyageur? Our regular club membership plus CRBC fee entitles you to paddle in the Voyageurs as often as you wish. You can also sign up for a Parks and Rec program for eight weeks. |