View a list of upcoming Explorer Days and read our Explorer Day Etiquette below!

In response to COVID-19, NatureKids BC is providing online resources and interactions, such as Virtual Explorer Days, to ensure the safety of our members. Please read our COVID-19 Guidelines and Policy for any potential in-person gatherings this summer.

COMOX – Big Canoe Paddle

The Comox Nature Club will be participating in the Big Canoe Paddle at Comox Lake!
  • When: July 18th from 3pm – 6pm
  • Where: Cumberland Lake Park Campground
  • Who: The Big Canoe Paddle is geared towards 3rd graders but because we have adults going it will be suitable for 6-12.
      • The Big Canoe Paddle from 3:30 to 5:30 for children over 6 requires one adult to accompany them.
      • You will notice on the sign up sheet a spot for your normal family sign up and then an added spot for the child(ren) paddling and the one adult accompanying.
      • Please include the ages of the child (you can leave your age out).  🙂
The event will be land activities, beach play and enjoying the company of fellow nature lovers. While some are paddling we will continue the land and lake fun!  We will have a light snack and encourage families to pack a picnic dinner and a blanket.  Please reach out to us if you have any questions and I will do my best to answer them.  We do need a min of 8 people for the canoe and max of 13.  If the numbers are high we do have the opportunity to shorten our paddle time to give space for 2 trips (one group would do the loading of the canoe in the water and the other would do the clean up with paddling for both groups).
Register at the Google Form

Explorer Day Etiquette:

Be prepared to HAVE FUN

Pre-registration with your Club Leader is required for most Explorer Days (Friends are welcome if space permits).

Please arrive 5-10 minutes before the scheduled start time to ensure enough time for passport stamping and organization. Starting times are firm, and Leaders cannot wait for late-comers!

Please stay with the Leader and let them know if you are leaving early.

Children must always be accompanied by an adult guardian, who is responsible for their behaviour. Children consistently disrupting the experience of others may be asked to leave.

Bring appropriate weather gear, sunscreen, snacks, water, and other useful tools like binoculars, sketch books, cameras, and magnifying glasses.