(BC) Widgeon Falls Canoe + Hike – Aug 10, 2025

Event Details

Join us for a day of adventure and natural beauty as we explore one of the Lower Mainland’s hidden gems – Widgeon Falls!

Black, Indigenous and People of Colour only or open to allies? BIPOC can bring their partners who are allies, especially if the BIPOC person has no canoeing experience and needs their partner to help steer/be in the stern of the canoe.

We’ll start our journey with a scenic paddle across the serene waters of Pitt Lake, one of the largest tidal lakes in North America. From there, we’ll navigate up the peaceful Widgeon Creek, surrounded by wetlands and mountains, until we reach a quiet beach where we’ll dock our canoes.

From the beach, we’ll begin a moderate hike along a well-marked forest trail that winds through lush west coast rainforest, across charming wooden bridges, and alongside a rushing river. After about an hour, we’ll arrive at Widgeon Falls, where crystal-clear waters tumble over smooth rocks into natural pools — perfect for relaxing, swimming, and soaking in the breathtaking views.

Each canoe carries 2 people, so you will be paired with another person to paddle together.

This will be a full day, aiming for 9 am start and 3 pm finish, but might depend on the pace of the group.

The starting point is not transit accessible. We will share the carpool list with participants to hopefully find a ride for everyone.

✅ What’s Included:

• Canoe rental & safety gear

🎒 What to Bring:

• Water & snacks/lunch

• Comfortable footwear for hiking

• Swimsuit & towel

• Sunscreen & bug spray

• Dry bag for canoe (optional butvery recommended)

This event takes place on the traditional, unceded territories of the q̓ic̓əy̓ (Katzie) First Nation.

Community Guidelines:

Inclusion Policy: 

At Colour the Trails, we are dedicated to fostering an environment that champions inclusivity, respect, and equality. We want to make it clear that we will not tolerate any form of anti-Blackness, anti-Indigenous attitudes, racism, homophobia, ableism or transphobia within our organization or community. We firmly stand against discrimination and prejudice, and we are committed to creating a safe and affirming space for individuals of all races, ethnicities, sexual orientations, abilities, and gender identities. Together, we strive to promote unity, understanding, and support for all trail enthusiasts, regardless of their background or identity. As a Black owned and Black led business, we recognize the greater prevalence of anti-Blackness and anti-Indigeneity and will always prioritize support and protection for Black and Indigenous communities.

Photo & Video Release Consent:

By purchasing a ticket you grant permission for Colour the Trails and sponsors to use any portion of the photos or videos from this event that have been taken by Colour the Trails videographers and photographers for the purpose of sharing experiences with the community and encouraging future participation in events which can include but is not limited to, print or digital versions, social media and websites without any more compensation or recognition given. Colour the Trails will not use the photographs in a manner that would exploit or cause malicious representation toward you.

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Cancellation Policy

Participants are encouraged to communicate any cancellations or changes to their event attendance at the earliest convenience. This helps us manage our resources effectively and gives us the opportunity to offer the spot to other interested participants on the waitlist. We sincerely appreciate your cooperation and understanding of our cancellation policy. By adhering to these guidelines, we can continue to provide high-quality events and opportunities for all participants that is a fair and equitable system for event sign-ups.

Regular One Day Events Cancellation Policy

This policy applies to smaller one-day events. We would like to emphasize that even when the participation fee is low ($10-100) it is important to show up as last moment cancellations make us look bad as a group in front of partners that help us to create affordable events.

1. Cancellation At Least 7 Days In Advance: For cancellations made at least 7 days in advance of the scheduled event, no penalties will be incurred. Participants can request a full refund. In some cases when we pre-pay for spots with our hosts, we might need to fill in the spot in order to issue a refund.
2. Cancellation Within 7 Days: In the unfortunate event that a cancellation is requested less than 7 days before the scheduled event, or no shows the following policy will apply:

• Refund: Cancellations made less than 7 days of the event will not be eligible for a refund.
• Penalty: A three months ineligibility to attend future events. We leave a right to cancel any registration of the person under penalty in this time frame. After the three-month ineligibility period has elapsed, participants can once again sign up for future events without any restrictions.

Content Creation Statement

We ask to respect our work and not create content to promote any other brands or organizations during our events. Our team is putting a lot of energy and time into creating community spaces with little support and unrelated organizations should not benefit from our hard labour. You are encouraged to share about Colour the Trails work as it shows the welcoming and safe space we are creating and word of mouth helps our community to grow!

Please refer to our community guidelines for a full description of our policies and standards for community engagement.