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Witches Paddle community events

Overview

Various community Witches Paddle events were held in October 2026 across the Pacific Northwest and British Columbia.

In Ilwaco, Washington, the 5th annual event at Black Lake featured participants in costume using various watercraft. Organizers moved the date to the beginning of the month to avoid dangerous weather. Similarly, the 6th annual event in Royston, British Columbia, drew approximately 50 participants to paddle through estuary waters as a fundraiser for the Comox Valley Transition Society.

In Oregon, the Wallowa Lake Witches Paddle, now in its fourth year, was scheduled for Halloween. The event encourages the use of nonmotorized watercraft and provides refreshments for participants.

Entities

Ilwaco · Georgia · Comox Valley · Wallowa Lake State Park · U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit

Timeline

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Sources

chemainusvalleycourier.ca · comoxvalleyrecord.com · dailyastorian.com · dailyleader.com · grandforksgazette.ca · kenbridgevictoriadispatch.com · ladysmithchronicle.com · salisburypost.com · timesenterprise.com · vernonmorningstar.com · wallowa.com