Four Wheel Drive Association of BC

FRASER VALLEY - Essentials of Off-Road Recovery (EORR) - April 27, 2025
2025-04-27 09:00 - 17:00 (America/Vancouver) | Hayward Lake Parking Lot, 31284 Dewdney Trunk Rd, Mission, BC, V4S 1C4, Canada
THIS EVENT TAKES PLACE NEAR STAVE LAKE, BC.
Meetup is Sunday, April 27, 2025, at 8:30 AM at the Hayward Lake Rec Area parking lot.
The focus of the second course of this series, “Essentials of Off-Road Recovery,” is to take you through the basics and help make you comfortable recovering your off-road vehicle from various common “stuck” situations.
Course topics include equipment selection and care, assessing a “stuck” while looking at it in a 360-degree view, and hands-on experience in various simple recovery scenarios.
In this day-long class, you will safely learn with our trained instructors in a controlled, real-world environment. On-trail skills you’ll learn include how to choose the proper recovery method and gear for a given situation and how to use traction boards, recovery straps, a Hi-Lift jack, and a winch. Our classes are small, allowing you to interact with the other students and share your experiences while learning from each other, and you will be encouraged to practice each of your new skills in our hands-on training style.
By the end of the course, you will gain confidence in yourself and a better understanding of your vehicle and recovery options, allowing you to head out on your adventures and be safer.
BE SURE TO BRING:

Chair
Bug spray
Clothing for outdoor conditions (warm, rain-proof coat and pants; hiking or mud boots as appropriate to the weather)
Work gloves
Lunch / Snacks / Non-alcoholic Beverages
Pen & Paper

No additional equipment is required, although we strongly recommend you have a full-size spare. Part of the day will be learning about the types of tools available to help you with your own purchasing decisions. You’re welcome to bring and ask questions about any other equipment you already own, particularly recovery straps/ropes and winches.

Cost of this event is $150 for current 4WDABC individual members. Each person attending will require their own ticket. This will be a very busy and action-packed day, so please, no children or pets.
Click here to sign up as a new member or click here renew your membership. If paying by credit card, your membership/renewal will be active immediately upon receipt of payment, after which you may return to this page. If paying by e-transfer, please allow a couple of days for us to apply your payment to your account.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS, PLEASE CONTACT US AT askthetrainers@wheelingwisely.ca

KAMLOOPS - Essentials of Off-Road Recovery (EORR) - April 27, 2025
2025-04-27 09:00 - 17:00 | Lac du Bois ORV Park, PJH4+CQ3 Kamloops, British Columbia, Kamloops, BC, Canada
THIS EVENT TAKES PLACE NEAR KAMLOOPS, BC.
Meetup is Sunday, April 27, 2025, at 8:30 AM at the Lac du Bois ORV Park
The focus of the second course of this series, “Essentials of Off-Road Recovery,” is to take you through the basics and help make you comfortable recovering your off-road vehicle from various common “stuck” situations.
Course topics include equipment selection and care, assessing a “stuck” while looking at it in a 360-degree view, and hands-on experience in various simple recovery scenarios.
In this day-long class, you will safely learn with our trained instructors in a controlled, real-world environment. On-trail skills you’ll learn include how to choose the proper recovery method and gear for a given situation and how to use traction boards, recovery straps, a Hi-Lift jack, and a winch. Our classes are small, allowing you to interact with the other students and share your experiences while learning from each other, and you will be encouraged to practice each of your new skills in our hands-on training style.
By the end of the course, you will gain confidence in yourself and a better understanding of your vehicle and recovery options, allowing you to head out on your adventures and be safer.
BE SURE TO BRING:

Chair
Bug spray
Clothing for outdoor conditions (warm, rain-proof coat and pants; hiking or mud boots as appropriate to the weather)
Work gloves
Lunch / Snacks / Non-alcoholic Beverages
Pen & Paper

No additional equipment is required, although we strongly recommend you have a full-size spare. Part of the day will be learning about the types of tools available to help you with your own purchasing decisions. You’re welcome to bring and ask questions about any other equipment you already own, particularly recovery straps/ropes and winches.

Cost of this event is $150 for current 4WDABC individual members. Each person attending will require their own ticket. This will be a very busy and action-packed day, so please, no children or pets.
Click here to sign up as a new member or click here renew your membership. If paying by credit card, your membership/renewal will be active immediately upon receipt of payment, after which you may return to this page. If paying by e-transfer, please allow a couple of days for us to apply your payment to your account.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS, PLEASE CONTACT US AT askthetrainers@wheelingwisely.ca

VANCOUVER ISLAND - Essentials of Off-Road Recovery (EORR) - April 27, 2025
2025-04-27 09:00 - 17:00 | Mt. Prevost Rd. Staging Area, Duncan, BC, Mt. Prevost Rd., Duncan, BC, Canada
THIS EVENT TAKES PLACE NEAR DUNCAN, BC.
Meetup is Sunday, April 27, 2025, at 8:30 AM at coordinates 48°50’09.2″N 123°44’33.5″W – turn off at the substation at 6995 Mt. Prevost Rd. and travel approx. 1km up the gravel (click the link, Google Maps can navigate you right to it).
The focus of the second course of this series, “Essentials of Off-Road Recovery,” is to take you through the basics and help make you comfortable recovering your off-road vehicle from various common “stuck” situations.
Course topics include equipment selection and care, assessing a “stuck” while looking at it in a 360-degree view, and hands-on experience in various simple recovery scenarios.
In this day-long class, you will safely learn with our trained instructors in a controlled, real-world environment. On-trail skills you’ll learn include how to choose the proper recovery method and gear for a given situation and how to use traction boards, recovery straps, a Hi-Lift jack, and a winch. Our classes are small, allowing you to interact with the other students and share your experiences while learning from each other, and you will be encouraged to practice each of your new skills in our Hands-On training style.
By the end of the course, you will gain confidence in yourself and a better understanding of your vehicle and recovery options, allowing you to head out on your adventures and be safer.
BE SURE TO BRING:

Chair
Bug spray
Clothing for outdoor conditions (warm, rain-proof coat and pants; hiking or mud boots as appropriate to the weather)
Work gloves
Lunch / Snacks / Non-alcoholic Beverages
Pen & Paper

No additional equipment is required, although we strongly recommend you have a full-size spare. Part of the day will be learning about the types of tools available to help you with your own purchasing decisions. You’re welcome to bring and ask questions about any other equipment you already own, particularly recovery straps/ropes and winches.

Cost of this event is $150 for current 4WDABC individual members. Each person attending will require their own ticket. This will be a very busy and action-packed day, so please, no children or pets.
Click here to sign up as a new member or click here renew your membership. If paying by credit card, your membership/renewal will be active immediately upon receipt of payment, after which you may return to this page. If paying by e-transfer, please allow a couple of days for us to apply your payment to your account.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS, PLEASE CONTACT US AT askthetrainers@wheelingwisely.ca

Motor Madness April Meet
2025-04-27 16:00 - 21:00 | WIlliams Lake Visitor Centre, 1660 South Broadway, Williams Lake, BC, Canada
Hey wheelers, let’s get out and represent!
We will be meeting at the Williams Lake Visitor Center and potentially doing a small cruise afterwards if there is interest!
We are going to try to have every vehicle directed to the front of the visitor center so I can grab a photo of your vehicle in front of the building! Hopefully. Everyone gets at least one photo! No matter what!
Remember this is available to everyone! Bring your trucks! Your bikes! Your off-road rigs! Your cars! Your classics! Your work in progress and even any vehicle that you don’t think is worth being in a car meet! Bring it! Meet some new people and who knows maybe you’ll find someone to work on your vehicle with you! And just a new friend!
The car community is a family, and we support everyone and everything!
So invite your friends! Share to your groups! Let’s make this one even better!
*Usual rules apply* (rules are in place for a reason there will be children and dogs—this is a family friendly car meet!)No hooningNo burnoutsNo excessive revvingNo speeding through the parking lotHave some common sense and don’t be that guy nobody cares for—a showoff. This isn’t the time or place for hooning, there’s the raceway in Mexico, this is a private property, so anyone hooning will be asked to leave.
(Mexico in the works)
That being said, let’s have a great night and pack the parking lot!

DC OFFROAD "SEND IT!" ORV Training & Touring Day
2025-05-03 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-06-07 10:00 - 17:00 | Stave Motorsport Park and Training Area, 8M6C+C6H Mission, British Columbia, Mission, BC, Canada
DCOFFROAD Proudly Presents
“SEND IT” A Stave West Training and Tour day
THe first Saturday of every month, starting SATURDAY April 5, 2025, get to know and operate your SXS / UTVs and ATVs and check out some of the Stave West area trails
Come out add to your skills and learn from experienced operators in the Motorsport park and training area and do some local stave west riding
Each day is tailored, depending on persons experience levels signed up some days will have more touring, less training
First 1/2 of the day is in the training area starting with the discussion portion including:

Machine orientation
Riding Gear and equipment
Pre ride preparation
Tire pressures
Machine operation
Basic recovery techniques
Basic Winch recovery

Then we saddle up for coached physical machine operation in the entire training area including:

Pylon practice
Figure 8 practice
Recovery practice
Winch recovery
Log bridge crossing
Log crossing
Rock riding
Riding on angles
Hillside climbing ( various degrees)
Obstacle riding
Ditch crossings

We take a break (bring your own lunch) and then some local riding for the last 1/2 of the day outside of the training area with everyone
This day is open to all experience levels, each day is custom tailored to individuals attending and their machines
Bring what you have for recovery gear or just your selves and legal riding gear with your machine
Yes a helmet is mandatory for this day eye protection is highly recommended if your machine does not have a windshield as there will be riding on the forestry service roads
Yes you can have a passenger with you in sxs /utv
12 paid spots maximum
Cost for the day is 150$ per SxS/UTV/ATV and operator (SXS/UTV passenger is no charge). As a non profit organization, all funds go towards Training, Operating, Maintaining, Building and Improving the Facilities
Easily register and sign up for the training day
E-transfer of $150 to Dcoffroad@shaw.ca reserves your spot
All spots must be prepaid ahead of training date.
Please include your full name, SxS/UTV/ATV type name and phone number in your e-transfer memo area
10am meet and greet at the training area fill out Waivers (waiver can be emailed to you ahead of time. If you wish to fill it out at home ) and the training begins when everybody is unloaded and ready about 10:30 am
There is room for parking inside and outside training area if you wish to unload at the training area
The training area is 11.4 km up Burma Road just before Sayers Lake… to find the Motorsport park on Google maps we are listed as:
DC Offroad & 4wd ABC Motorsport Park and Training Area
Like and Message DC Offroads Facebook page for more information in this link: https://www.facebook.com/share/1U4annXJjF

Wheelers of Tomorrow - a Very Merry Unbirthday - Movie Night and Camp out
2025-05-03 13:00 - 2025-05-04 12:00 | Weaver Creek Staging Area, 84FC+JHQ, Kent, BC, Canada
The Wheelers of Tomorrow are happy to announce their next Camp out and Movie Night – The theme this time will be:
A VERY MERRY UNBIRTHDAY TO US!
In true Mad Hatter and Alice format, we will be celebrating the bestest Unbirthday Tea Party; dressing up is highly encouraged for our guests.
The event will be complete with magical hats, streamers, noisemakers, a pinata (or four), and a large selection of games that can be played, such as volleyball, bocce, soccer and other games for various ages.
PLEASE ONLY RSVP IF YOU ARE CERTAIN YOU CAN ATTEND. Food is purchased before the event to ensure we have enough, and last-minute cancellations can end up with a lot of wasted candy and pre-cooked bacon I have to eat or give away. Reminders will be sent out as we get closer, so don’t worry; you won’t forget to do your RSVP as we get closer.
Dinner will stay true to our tried and true format of Hot Dogs and Hamburgers for Dinner, two movies under the stars and a delicious breakfast of bacon and pancakes. Of course, many snacks, such as the coveted Freezies, Chicago Mix Popcorn, and the occasional healthy treat, such as a carrot, will also join us. Breakfast will be our traditional pancake and bacon breakfast.
Our special guests will each receive their own birthday Goodie Bags!
We ask that children wear life jackets if they go in the water past their knees.
We will meet at the Weaver Creek Staging area at 1 PM; those familiar with the Hale trip are welcome to proceed.
For those unfamiliar with Hale, a 4×4 is required (stock is fine). For those unfamiliar with offroad, we will have people who can help spot you if needed. This is a good adventure even for those who are not experienced yet.
As always, we are seeking volunteers to:

Be early at the staging area to greet people in the even I run late.
Be a social media mogul
Set up the eye-spy on the way there
Set up Hale for Decorations, Tarps, Cooking machines
Transport goods from my place in Delta to Hale (my trailer can not carry it all, and helps make sure I make it on time)
Cook
Run Cupcake decorating
Man pinatas to keep children from whacking other people – there will be no blindfolds involved, this due to liability concerns with kids hitting with sticks.
Clean up and put things back to the storage locker in Maple Ridge or my place in Delta
Leaders and tail gunners to lead people down to Hale the easy way, and back out if needed.

Coffee Meetup - Langford
2025-05-03 19:00 - 21:00 | Tim Hortons @ Westshore Town Centre, 840 - 2945 Jacklin Rd., Victoria, BC, V9B 5E3, Canada
Join us for our first coffee meet up in Langford!
Join our local Board member Brian to chat about all things wheeling and planning regular trail runs.

4x4s & BBQ - May 2025
2025-05-09 18:00 - 21:00 | Beacon Offroad & Supply, Unit B, 15370 Fraser Hwy., Surrey, BC, V3R 3P5, Canada
This month’s BBQ & 4x4s will be held at Beacon Offroad & Supply in Surrey.
There will be a BBQ and prizes provided by Beacon Offroad & Supply. Meet your Membership Director who will be on site to assist you and answer any questions.
We will also have regional reps and trail leaders on site to answer any questions about the following day’s newbie run.
So come out, enjoy some food, meet a new trail buddy, and have some fun!

Hale Creek (West Harrison) Maintenance/Newbie Run
2025-05-10 09:30 - 16:00, 2025-06-14 09:30 - 16:00 | Weaver Creek Staging Area, 84FC+JHQ, Kent, BC, Canada
We welcome those who enjoy using their four-wheel-drive vehicle to explore and discover beautiful places. If you have no experience driving your 4×4 ‘ off-road’ in difficult or rough terrain and want to gain knowledge and experience in a friendly, knowledgeable, and safe environment, this is the event for you.
These monthly runs cover beginner trails and light intermediate trails. Generally, there will be two groups leading runs: one for new drivers and another for intermediate drivers. All the usual trails are stock 4×4 accessible, although because 4x4s vary so much in clearance, length, and angles, some may involve dents and scrapes for some vehicles. Run leaders will assess your rigs before starting out to ensure the trails you run are suitable for what you want to do and are comfortable with.
Meetup at 9:30 in the parking lot of the Weaver Creek Spawning Channel (17780 Morris Valley Rd, Agassiz, BC V0M 1A1) for introductions, air-down, and safety talk before heading out for Hale Creek, and other potential destinations such as Skwellepil Creek, Francis Lake, Sunrise Lake, or North Chehalis. Depending on the turnout, we’ll probably break into smaller groups with a choice of destinations.

Participants may leave the group any time they like, but please be sure to inform one of the run leaders before you do. Expect the group to return to the hatchery by around 4:00 PM.
One of the goals of these runs is to help you determine what equipment, tools, and accessories you need; nobody should feel they aren’t “properly equipped” to attend. We recommend, but do not require, that you have the following:

Suitable tires, with good tread
Full-size spare and jack for your vehicle
Tire gauge, compressor, and plug kit
Work gloves
Common sense
and most importantly, bring a good attitude

Communications (optional, but recommended):

LMR 4WDABC channel 2 (Lower Mainland)
Ham 146.460MHz (ham qualification and callsign required)
FRS/GMRS channel 4, privacy code 0 (or off)
CB channel 4
(see 4wdabc.ca/communications)

During these runs, our members and volunteers will clean up these sites, clear brush, repair structures, and remove garbage. You are welcome to participate.
This is a family-friendly, drug- and alcohol-free event.
Note: run may be rescheduled or cancelled depending on weather and road conditions; please check back here before heading out.

4WDABC at the Trail Silver City Days Parade
2025-05-10 11:00 - 17:00 | BC
Join other 4WDABC members and their rigs in the Silver City Days Parade in Trail on Saturday, May 10.
Meetup info TBA.
Official parade info at https://trail.ca/en/play/parade.aspx?_mid_=43016

Windfall Creek/Boulder Lake Spring Maintenance Run
2025-05-16 08:00 - 17:00 | BC
Join us for a spring check-up and clean-up of our Peace Region rec sites, Boulder Lake (near Tumbler Ridge) and Windfall Creek (near Chetwynd)!
Meet 9 AM Sunday, May 18, at the 7-11 in Chetwynd. Stock- and newbie-friendly run.

Mike's Mud Drags
2025-05-16 18:00 - 21:00 | Thunder Mountain Off Road Park, QV9H+H5, Beaverdell, BC, V1P 1K3, Canada
Who’s ready to embrace their inner mud monster? Admit it, we all secretly crave a wild romp in the muck! Friday May 16th gear up for good old-fashioned MUD DRAGS, open to everyone with a helmet. The fastest time in each class takes home the cash prize!
Spectators
Tickets $20/ day
Kids under 12 free
Recreational campsites are near by (McCulloch & Browne Lake)
Racers
$60 race fee is non refundable (allows for driver only) all funds collected from competitors will be pooled as prize money in each class awarded to 1st, 2nd & 3rd.
Camping is available for the weekend $180 allows for driver plus one.
Camping is limited.
Gates open Friday 3pm-9pm
Purchase spectator tickets online and screenshot the payment confirmation email (there is no service at Thunder Mountain), or pay cash at the gate.

Mountain Top Madness
2025-05-17 09:00 - 2025-05-18 13:30 | Thunder Mountain Off Road Park, QV9H+H5, Beaverdell, BC, V1P 1K3, Canada
Calling all off-roading freaks to the stage! This 2 day event is a 4×4 enthusiast’s wet dream, Saturday and Sunday are timed racing challenges on our in field rock course and down through the 1812 trail. Think you got what it takes? Prove it and register your vehicle now. Winner in each class will take home a juicy cash prize!
Spectators
Tickets $40/ day or $80/ weekend pass (Friday – Sunday)
Kids under 12 free
Gates open
Saturday 9am – 5pm
Sunday 9am – 5pm
Recreational campsites are near by (McCulloch & Browne Lake)
Purchase spectator tickets online and screenshot the payment confirmation email (there is no service at Thunder Mountain), or pay cash at the gate.
Racers
Entry fee is non refundable (allows for driver & co-dog + camping all weekend)
All funds collected from competitors will be pooled as prize money in each class awarded to 1st, 2nd & 3rd.
Camping will only be available for competitors.
Each entry can have up to 2 pit crew members @$40 per person for the weekend.
Camping is limited.
Driver registration is required before entry.

Lost Creek/Kenyon Lake Newbie/Maintenance Run 2025
2025-05-18 09:30 - 17:00, 2025-06-15 09:30 - 17:00 | Davis Lake Staging Area, 8Q45+84V, Mission, BC, Canada
Formerly the Kenyon Lake Maintenance Run—now the Lost Creek Newbie Run. This is still stock- and newbie-friendly, but some clearance and 4WD with low range are required.
We welcome those who enjoy using their four-wheel-drive vehicle to explore and discover beautiful places. If you have no experience driving your 4×4 off-road in difficult or rough terrain and want to gain knowledge and experience in a friendly, knowledgeable, and safe environment, this is the event for you. We always welcome experienced drivers who want a relaxed day and the opportunity to help novice wheelers.
There is a choice of five destinations during this run, and we can do any three of them, time permitting: the “warm-up challenge,” Salsbury Lake, Tank Trap, The Grotto, and Kenyon Lake. If we have a large number of rigs turn out, then we may split into two groups and do things in a different order. Destination subject to change on-the-fly depending on conditions.
FROM THE RUN LEADER:
This run is for novices and will feature some basic challenges. A proper four-wheel-drive vehicle with reasonable ground clearance and a willingness to learn new things is all that is required.
One of the goals of these runs is to help you determine what equipment, tools, and accessories you need; nobody should feel they aren’t “properly equipped” to attend. We recommend, but do not require, that you have the following:

Suitable tires with good tread
Full-size spare and jack for your vehicle
Tire gauge, compressor, and plug kit
Work gloves
Common sense
and most importantly, bring a good attitude

Communications (optional, but recommended – see 4wdabc.ca/communications):

LMR 4WDABC channel 2 (Lower Mainland)
Ham 146.460 MHz (ham license required)
FRS/GMRS channel 4, privacy code 0 (or off)
CB channel 4

This is a family-friendly, drug- and alcohol-free event. Pets are welcome, but please keep them leashed and under control.
Meetup is at 9:30 am at the Davis Lake Staging Area at the 3km mark of Lost Creek FSR. Directions: turn north at the Centex station at Lougheed Hwy. and Sylvester Rd just east of Mission. The pavement ends in 15km and Lost Creek FSR starts; continue 3km to the staging area. Departure is 10:00 am sharp. You can expect the group to return to the staging area by about 5:00 pm, although participants can always leave early if they need to; just make sure one of your run leaders knows you’re going.

FRASER VALLEY - Foundations of Four Wheeling (FOFW) - May 24, 2025
2025-05-24 09:00 - 17:00 | Hayward Lake Parking Lot, 31284 Dewdney Trunk Rd, Mission, BC, V4S 1C4, Canada
THIS EVENT TAKES PLACE NEAR STAVE LAKE, BC.
Meetup is Saturday, May 24, 2025, at 8:30 AM at the Hayward Lake Rec Area parking lot.
The focus of the first course of this series, “Foundations of Four-Wheeling,” is to take you through the basics and help make you comfortable in your off-road vehicle in various common situations and obstacles.
Course topics include simple trip planning/preparedness for an afternoon adventure, understanding your vehicle while looking at it in a 360-degree view, trail safety and etiquette, the importance of airing down, trail driving, 4WD systems, and what equipment to carry.
In this day-long class, you will safely learn with our trained instructors in a controlled real-world environment. On-trail skills you’ll learn include how to pick a line, spotting, hill climbing and descent, off-camber (side-hill), and driving in different terrain conditions, to name a few.
The day will conclude with learning important post-trip procedures and airing up before heading home.
By the end of the course, you will gain confidence in yourself and a better understanding of your vehicle, allowing you to head out on your adventures and be safer.
BE SURE TO BRING:

Chair
Bug spray
Clothing for outdoor conditions (warm, rain-proof coat and pants; hiking or mud boots as appropriate to the weather)
Work gloves
Lunch / Snacks / Non-alcoholic Beverages
Pen & Paper
TP/toiletries – NO FACILITIES ON SITE

No additional equipment is required, although we strongly recommend you have a full-size spare. Part of the day will be learning about the tools available to help you make purchasing decisions. You’re welcome to bring and ask questions about any other equipment you already own, particularly air-down/air-up tools.

The cost of this event is $150 for current 4WDABC individual members. Each person attending will require their own ticket. This will be a very busy and action-packed day, so please, no children or pets.
Click here to sign up as a new member or renew your membership. If paying by credit card, your membership/renewal will be active immediately upon receipt of payment, after which you may return to this page. If paying by e-transfer, please allow a couple of days for us to apply your payment to your account.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS, PLEASE CONTACT US AT askthetrainers@wheelingwisely.ca

4WDABC at the Beaver Valley May Days Parade
2025-05-24 11:00 - 17:00 | BC
Every year the Beaver Valley May Days have a parade. Similar to the Christmas, Silver City Days, and Castlegar Sun Fest parades, we show up, badged up, and show off our rigs to the locals. The exact timing of the parade hasn’t been confirmed yet, but I need to get an estimate of people coming for it for the event organizers.
RSVP BELOW

Info from the Organizers:

GOOD MORNING PARADE PARTICIPANTS!

You are receiving this email as you have registered your business or organization to participate in the 2025 Beaver Valley May Days Parade! Thank you for joining us in making this event fun for Fruitvale!

Before I get too far into the details, I would like to thank our amazing sponsors for their contribution this year!
1) Century 21 Kootenay Homes (2018) Ltd. is our Parade Sponsor for the second year in a row! We are so grateful for their contribution and we would not be able to put this on without them!
2) The Fruitvale Christian Fellowship is our After Parade Lunch Sponsor, providing food and drink for all participants! (more details on that below).

Important Parade Info
WHEN: SATURDAY, MAY 24TH AT 11:00 AM SHARP

PARADE DAY INSTRUCTIONS:
– Please arrive and register at the tent between 10:00 and 10:45am. We will be set up on Main Street in front of Fruitvale Canco/Post Office!
You MUST check in – do not line up without seeing us at the tent first. Your spot will be assigned so it’s important you gather that information from the tent.
– Judging will begin at 10:30am – we have ribbons for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place and this is strictly for fun and bragging rights! So get creative and bring the fun!
– Parade rolls at 11:00am sharp!
– Candy/Swag – Please refrain from throwing candy at the crowd. Kids get excited and run to grab it, putting themselves in harm’s way of the approaching vehicles and floats, not to mention it can hurt to be pelted with candy! CANDY AND SWAG ARE ENCOURAGED!! But we ask that it be handed out to those enjoying the parade on the sidelines.

ROUTE: I have attached the Parade route below, but to keep things simple we begin at Canco and end at the Curling Rink at Pine Ave and Green Rd!

AFTER THE PARADE: All Parade participants and volunteers are invited to enjoy lunch at the curling rink, all thanks to the Fruitvale Christian Fellowship! There are typically hot dogs, yummy home baked treats, and beverages! So we encourage everyone to stop in for a nice treat once the parade closes.

OTHER INFO:
We have 25 floats and counting this year, which puts us right on par with last year’s turnout!! We are so excited to put on a great show for our community, but please be respectful when lining up in your spot as there are a lot of us again this year. 🙂

Please reach out to me directly if you have any questions or concerns. I can always be reached at this email address or the phone number below.

HAPPY PARADING!!

Kaitlyn Grafton
Beaver Valley May Days
Parade Director
P: 250-921-7926

FRASER VALLEY - Essentials of Off-Road Recovery (EORR) - May 25, 2025
2025-05-25 09:00 - 17:00 | Hayward Lake Parking Lot, 31284 Dewdney Trunk Rd, Mission, BC, V4S 1C4, Canada
THIS EVENT TAKES PLACE NEAR STAVE LAKE, BC.
Meetup is Sunday, May 25, 2025, at 8:30 AM at the Hayward Lake Rec Area parking lot.
The focus of the second course of this series, “Essentials of Off-Road Recovery,” is to take you through the basics and help make you comfortable recovering your off-road vehicle from various common “stuck” situations.
Course topics include equipment selection and care, assessing a “stuck” while looking at it in a 360-degree view, and hands-on experience in various simple recovery scenarios.
In this day-long class, you will safely learn with our trained instructors in a controlled, real-world environment. On-trail skills you’ll learn include how to choose the proper recovery method and gear for a given situation and how to use traction boards, recovery straps, a Hi-Lift jack, and a winch. Our classes are small, allowing you to interact with the other students and share your experiences while learning from each other, and you will be encouraged to practice each of your new skills in our hands-on training style.
By the end of the course, you will gain confidence in yourself and a better understanding of your vehicle and recovery options, allowing you to head out on your adventures and be safer.
BE SURE TO BRING:

Chair
Bug spray
Clothing for outdoor conditions (warm, rain-proof coat and pants; hiking or mud boots as appropriate to the weather)
Work gloves
Lunch / Snacks / Non-alcoholic Beverages
Pen & Paper

No additional equipment is required, although we strongly recommend you have a full-size spare. Part of the day will be learning about the types of tools available to help you with your own purchasing decisions. You’re welcome to bring and ask questions about any other equipment you already own, particularly recovery straps/ropes and winches.

Cost of this event is $150 for current 4WDABC individual members. Each person attending will require their own ticket. This will be a very busy and action-packed day, so please, no children or pets.
Click here to sign up as a new member or click here renew your membership. If paying by credit card, your membership/renewal will be active immediately upon receipt of payment, after which you may return to this page. If paying by e-transfer, please allow a couple of days for us to apply your payment to your account.
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Postill Rd. Cleanup 2025
2025-05-25 09:30 - 15:30 | Postill Rd. Staging Area, XMX7+FW3, Lake Country, BC, Canada
2025 first group clean up!!!This is a joint clean up with the Region 8 Backcountry Hunters & Anglers. The dumpster will be placed where it normally is across from the main shooting area. The morning safty meeting will be at 9:30 am at the dumpster. We ask that everyone dress for the weather.

Softroader Sunday to Shovel Falls
2025-05-25 09:30 - 17:00 | Green Point Day Use Area, 87V3+C8, Harrison Hot Springs, BC, Canada
Softroader Sunday Newbie Run to Shovel Falls – May 25th!
The wait is OVER – Softroader Sunday is here! Join us on May 25th for a relaxed and supportive day on the trails, perfect for first-timers or experienced drivers who just want to enjoy a fun Sunday in the backcountry.
First time off-road? You’re in the right place!
This run is built for stock SUVs, crossovers, and curious explorers. Our friendly crew will be there to guide you:

Need help airing down? We’ve got you—and the tools you’ll need!
Not sure how to air up afterward? We’ll walk you through it.
Want to learn the ropes? You’ll get tips, tricks, and trail confidence in no time.

Expect scenic views, dusty roads, and lots of smiles. Bring plenty of water, your favorite snacks, and a sense of adventure.

No pressure, no stress—just a great group of folks out for a day of fun and learning.

The important stuff:

Meet at Green Point Day Use Area (East Harrison) for 9:30am.
We’ll air down, do a safety talk, and roll out at 10:00am.
We’ll stop at Shovel Falls for about 30-45 minutes – a perfect time to stretch, snap some photos, and enjoy whatever lunch you’ve packed (no fires planned).You’re welcome to stay and explore more afterward, but the group will be heading back after the break.

Skwellepil Creek Maintenance Day
2025-05-31 09:30 - 17:00 | Skwellepil Creek Rec Site, CXXJ+PM Hemlock Valley, British Columbia, BC, Canada
DATE CHANGED TO MAY 31
Meetup will be the parking lot behind the Sasquatch inn. 9:30 am.
The new outhouses at Skwellepil need to be painted and the cross ditches need to be cleared out as people have filled them in.
We will have paint supplies and shovels. Probably do a cleanup while there too. I’ll have garbage bags and gloves.

Vedder Mountain Cleanup 2025
2025-05-31 10:00 - 17:00 | Vedder MTB Parking Lot, 32H7+7J, Cultus Lake, BC, V2R 5B6, Canada
Join the Vedder Mountain Trails Association (VMTA) for the annual Vedder Mountain Cleanup event on Saturday, May 31.

We will be meeting in the Mountain Biking Parking Lot at 10 am.

4×4, Moto, horse, hiking, biking and running trail users will all be working together to haul waste off the mountain.

2nd Annual Milford Lake Maintenance Day
2025-06-01 09:00 - 17:00 | Milford Lake Rec Site, 237C+3R, Birchdale, BC, Canada
Maintenance for one of our latest rec sites in the beautiful West Kootenay region!
Sunday, June 1st. Road brushing, site cleaning and maybe another surprise installation.
Meeting at the Husky in Kaslo (405 4th St, Kaslo, BC V0G 1M0) at 9:00 AM.
It’s a really fun trail for all levels that leads to a beautiful subalpine lake.

BC Trails Day
2025-06-07 | BC
BC Trails Day is part of the international celebration of Trails Day on the first Saturday of June. For 2025, that’s June 7.
BC Trails Day serves to foster awareness about responsible recreation and environmental stewardship while promoting access to and enjoyment of our province’s outdoor spaces.
The Outdoor Recreation Council of BC coordinates and promotes BC Trails Day, and the 4WDABC is putting together our own participation plans.
More details to come as we work them out; subscribe to this event to be informed when this page is updated, and RSVP so we can contact you as plans are added.

Lost Creek (Sylvester/East Stave) Cleanup for BC Trails Day!
2025-06-07 09:30 - 15:00 | Davis Lake Staging Area, 8Q45+84V, Mission, BC, Canada
Join us for a cleanup of the Lost Creek FSR (Sylvester Rd/East Stave) area as part of BC Trails Day!
Bring your brawn, brains, eager hands, and vehicles. You can also bring your own metal rakes, shovels, work gloves, etc. Garbage bags, nitrile gloves, pickers, and magnetic sweepers will be supplied.
Meet at the Davis Lake Staging Area (3km mark of Lost Creek FSR) starting at 9:30 AM on Saturday, June 7, 2025
Check in, then head out to various side-roads and shooting galleries. Remember that Davis Lake is off-limits to motorized access. We expect a couple of Conservation Officers to join us to show their support and to educate people on the shooting closures in the area!
Remember to take before and after photos, and to submit them along with details of work done on our Volunteering web page – it’s important to document the stewardship work wheelers do in the backcountry!
RSVP below so we’ll have an idea of how many are coming. Burgers and hotdogs will be provided for the volunteers.
Special thanks to the following for their contributions:

Canteen Canada – drinks and snacks
Nixon Property Services – dump trailer
Cap-It Abbotsford – garbage bags

Let's Talk All Things Offroad! - Sorrento
2025-06-11 18:00 - 21:00 | Sorrento Towing & Recovery, 2827 Hilltop Rd, Sorrento, BC, Canada
Come hang out, talk about 4x4s, and plan some upcoming runs!
ALL RIGS WELCOME!

Pre-Hale 4x4s and Coffee
2025-06-13 18:00 - 21:00 | Blenz Coffee Mission, Unit 101 - 31999B Lougheed Hwy, Mission, BC, V2V 0K1, Canada
Our monthly pre-Hale gathering! This time it’s at Blenz Coffee in Mission.
Come out to meet some of your run leaders and other members, hosted by one of our amazing Corporate Sustaining Members.

Search for Deanna Wertz and Caitlin Potts
2025-06-21 08:30 - 16:00 | Splatsin Community Centre, 5767 Old Vernon Road, Enderby, BC, V0E 1V0, Canada
Meet at Splatsin Community Center https://g.co/kgs/CeVFgLw. Gas cards will be available.
Search of MT IDA, Mabel Lake, and Silver Creek.
4x4s, quads, side by sides requested to help. Search by land, drone and K9.
Please bring flagging tape orange or pink and a black marking tape proper footwear water and be ready to check in for a briefing.
For more information, contact jody_royce@hotmail.com or (250) 306-1240
Thank you so very much from the families of Deanna Wertz and Caitlin Potts
