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Welcome to Paddle Trails Canoe Club
Since 1970 - 56 years and counting!


Paddle Trails Canoe Club exists to make paddling welcoming, sustainable, and fun for people at every stage of their journey.


Based in the Puget Sound region of the Pacific Northwest, we paddle canoes, kayaks, and inflatables on rivers, lakes, and salt water. While we welcome all types of paddlers, our instructional courses focus on canoeing — supporting both new and experienced canoeists in building skills, confidence, and good judgment on the water.


Our trips and classes emphasize safety, learning, and enjoyment, without pressure to paddle harder, faster, or beyond what feels right. PTCC is a supportive, inclusive, all-volunteer community where paddlers grow at their own pace and form lasting friendships.


We paddle for scenery, wilderness, curiosity, and the simple joy of being on the water — and yes, we’re probably paddling something right now.


We invite you to take a few minutes to explore our site and past issue of Canews, our newsletter. If you like what you see, please join us. We always welcome new members.

Household memberships are only $25 per year!  Want to learn more? Click here.  Ready to join? Join Now!

Paddle Trails Canoe Club is one of the best paddling-focused organizations in the Pacific Northwest. The reason is because of its members, many of whom volunteer a bit of time to help out with the programs, events, trips, and classes we offer to our members. Check out how to get involved, here!
 
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Methow 4th of July & Northwest Kanufest
Wednesday, July 1st - Sunday, July 5th 2026
Camping - Hopefully Loup Loup Campground
Paddling - Methow, Twisp and Chewuch Rivers and more*
(*water level dependent)
Canoeists and all paddling enthusiasts from British Columbia, Oregon, Washington and beyond are invited to join us in the Methow Valley for the Annual Northwest Kanufest.  This is a celebration of canoes and canoeing but all boaters are welcome to join and we will try to provide at least some paddling experiences for all levels of ability. 

Besides paddling, expect great camaraderie, one planned community dinner at the campground and maybe some shared dinners and or Dutch oven deserts. There will also be a throw rope tossing contest with prizes. Please Note - Beyond minimal organization, the trip coordinator is not responsible for scheduling and organizing the various paddling options on any given day.  Paddling options throughout the weekend will be based on the individuals' and the group's ability to self-organize. Please check the Northwest KanuFest - Methow Valley (I - III+) event for more information about this trip and to register. Registration is strongly encouraged!

2026 Trips and Training

We are adding great new trips onto the Events Calendar for the 2026 paddling season!  If you are interested in paddling classes, please visit our Training Page.  If you are an existing trip coordinator, please get your trips on the calendar as soon as possible.  If you are interested in coordinating a paddling trip for our Club but need to know how or need support, please reach out to our Trips Chair. 

Check Out Photos From Our Events


Paddle Trails members have been busy gettin' out on the water.  Check out some of the photo albums from some of our recent events, including the Introduction to Canoeing Whitewater and Fundamentals of Solo Canoeing Classes and the Black and Chehalis Rivers.  Here is a link to our Photo Albums.


Sunset paddle on the Sound
Featuring John L
Paddle Trails Canoe Club filmed and edited by Sam Westover and posted on YouTube.





Canoeing Lake Whatcom from Sam Westover on YouTube.