The Grand Re-Opening in West Vancouver

The Grand Re-Opening

Camp Fircom is having an official grand re-opening to celebrate the end of our pilot year of operation. After many hard years of rebuilding the camp is now operational again. We want to thank everyone who made this miracle happen! Come celebrate with us!

To celebrate, we are welcoming everyone in the Fircom community of friends to join us for a day of fun at camp. Whether you want to explore the forest and ocean, or relax and enjoy the view from Jubilee porch, this day is for you. Activities are designed to appeal for all ages, babies to elders. In days at Fircom in the past, there have been appearances from pioneers, pirates, robots, and even the villanous Filthy McNasty. We don't know what kind of trouble we might have to confront this year - but come prepared for a day of excitement and adventure.

So please, join us! This is a fantastic opportunity to bring up your friends and family who haven't yet experienced the magic of Fircom. Tickets are only $10 to open this opportunity to as many as possible; however, please consider adding a donation to your total if you are able.

We have done our best to make Fircom an accessible place for those with disabilities, but please feel free to call our office if you have questions or concerns. If you would like to canoe or hike, be sure to bring appropriate footwear, and it's always a good idea to bring your rain jacket to Gambier.

Schedule of Events

9:00 am First Boat leaves Horseshoe Bay

10:00 am Sunday Service lead by Wandering Worship for Camping Sunday

11:00 am Second Boat leaves Horseshoe Bay

11:30 am Light lunch and refreshments.

12:00 pm Afternoon Activity: Hike, Canoe ride, Archery and Crafts, Tour or Sports/Wide Field Games

12:45 pm Third Boat leaves Horseshoe bay (This boat is full!)

2:00 pm Late Lunch with Speeches to celebrate the Reopening

4:00 pm First Boat Departs Fircom. Tour of the grounds or free time for those remaining.

6:00 pm Second Boat Departs Fircom (This was originally 5:00pm, but had to be changed)

Travel Information

Car

You can park in the BC Ferries parking lot right next to the Ferry terminal ($16 per day) or

at the Tiddlycove Lions parking Lot which is a 15 to 20 minute walk from the dock ($5 per day).

For BC Ferries

Drive west on the TransCanada Highway towards Horseshoe Bay. Take the exit on the left toward Village/Parking/Foot Passengers. Turn left at the stop sign. Turn right on Keith Road. Turn right into the BC Ferries parking lot.

For Tiddlycove Lions

Drive west on the Trans Canada Highway towards Horseshoe Bay. Turn right on to the Sea to Sky Highway 99. Turn left on to Marine Drive. Go around the round about almost full circle and turn on to Marine Drive. The lot is shortly on your left.

Bus

The #251 Horseshoe Bay and #257 Horseshoe Bay Express bus both leave from downtown Vancouver outside of The Bay at Georgia and Granville and will take you right to Horseshoe Bay and drop you off next to the Ferry Terminal.

Getting to the Dock

Walk left (west) along Bay Street in Horseshoe Bay. This is the street next to the water. The government dock is next to The Boat House Restaurant. Walk to the end of the dock where you will be greeted and ushered to your boat.

Boat Times

There will be boats heading to camp at 9am, 11am, and 12:45pm (the 12:45 is FULL). Boats will arrive back in Horseshoe Bay at 4:30pm or 6:30pm.

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