Want to celebrate the Peace River Saturday July 14, 2012?
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Paddle for the Peace 2012
9:00-11:00 Registration, Pancake Breakfast and games at Halfway River Bridge on Highway 29
11:00 Launch
2:00 Canoes arrive at Bear Flat
Entertainment to follow – David Suzuki will be presenting a short speech. Open mic music will follow.
Information
For more information, call Danielle at (250)785-8510 or email pvea@shaw.ca .
Registration
- Register on site! or, in advance by calling Danielle (250)785-8510 or emailing pvea@shaw.ca
The Pancake Breakfast
The West Moberly First Nations will be hosting a pancake breakfast for all paddlers and supporters. Everyone is welcome! Breakfast will be served from 9:00-11:00 am at the Halfway River bridge off Highway 29.
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The Paddle
The 2012 Paddle for the Peace will be launched at the Halfway River bridge along Highway 29, with participants traveling downstream to Bear Flat. The take-out site will be just downstream of the mouth of the Halfway, on the east side of the bridge.
This year’s Paddle will take approximately two hours on the river, so participants must remember to bring snacks, water, sunscreen, rain gear, umbrellas, etc. We paddle rain or shine so bring extra clothes and an umbrella to change into later.
A shuttle bus will transport paddlers back to their vehicles at the Halfway River bridge.
If you would like to participate, but do not have a canoe, bring a life jacket and gear along and let us know at the registration desk. We will try to find an empty spot in a canoe for you. you can also post on the canoe swap to find a paddling partner or canoe ahead of time. This worked very well last year.
2012 Paddle for the Peace eco-dyed t-shirts, ball caps and bucket hats will be available for sale at the launch site.
PVEA (Peace Valley Environment Association) memberships also available.
Directions to the morning celebration:
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From Hudson’s Hope or Fort St. John take Highway 29
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From Prince George take Highway 29 at ChetwyndHalfway River bridge is 25 minutes from Fort St. John towards Hudson’s Hope. You will see the traffic and signs.
Important Safety Notes
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This is a family-oriented, alcohol-free event.
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This year’s Paddle will take approximately two hours on the river, so participants must remember to bring snacks, water, sunscreen, rain gear, etc.
- Lifejackets are manditory for all participants.Please bring any extra lifejackets you may have to share with others.
- Be prepared for the elements – it may be hot, rainy.. who knows! so pack for all weather.
- Launch and takeout points will be well marked and managed by traffic control people.
- Motor boats accompany the flotilla in case anyone gets into trouble.
- $5 registration covers event insurance.
- A shuttle will take paddlers back to the launch location.
