Jersey artwork © Liam Birch

The Burquitlam Kayak & Canoe Club was founded in 1967 as the Burnaby Canoe Club. In 1974, BCC did not compete in any regattas but remained an active member while the municipality made plans to tear down their Deer Lake complex and build a new multi-sport centre stemming from the 1973 Canada Games. Meanwhile, the Burnaby Aquatic Club took out new membership the same year and most of BCC's paddlers relocated along with most of the club's equipment (CCA Annual Report 1974). In the July 28, 1975 CCA Bulletin, it was announced that the Burnaby Canoe Club had a new name, the Burquitlam Canoe Club. They scored points at the 1977 and 1978 National Championships but folded shortly thereafter in 1981. It is not clear where exactly Burquitlam was located, if they were still on Deer Lake or migrated to Burnaby Lake alongside their new rivals. Club founders were Fred L. Horompoly and Bill Collins. Burquitlam was affectionately dubbed the "Barbecue" Club by local rivals.