- 7 hours
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New to whitewater or a seasoned veteran? We have a course for you! Try out a new whitewater discipline or brush up on skill in beautiful Ontario with our experienced and professional instructors.
Quick Details
This hallmark whitewater paddling festival is a great way to close out your paddling season! Come connect, celebrate and help us fundraise for our kids programs and youth courses.
Paddler Co-op Executive Director Ryan O’Connor shares what makes Palmer River Fest such a memorable experience for those who attend.
The Festival Weekend – Friday Arrival, Saturday & Sunday Clinics, Hikes, Activities & Entertainment
Perfect for EVERYONE: Both land lovers & paddlers of all levels; brand new, beginner, intermediate or expert!
Here is what to expect:
Registration/Check In: Friday @4 pm- 8:00 pm OR Saturday @7:30 am- 8:45 am
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Duration & Detailed Itinerary
Arrive Friday pm, stay and celebrate all day Saturday & Sunday. Leave at your leisure Sunday or book an extra night and leave Monday.
September 2023 Palmer River Fest Itinerary
Friday:
Registration outside office: 5:00 – 8:00 pm
Equipment Rental Pick up @ Boathouse: 5:00 – 8:00 pm
Merch Booth 5:30-8:00pm
Saturday:
Registration @ office: 7:30 -8:30 am
Equipment Pick Up: 7:30-8:30 am
Walk on Rentals: 9:30 am – 10
Breakfast: 7:00 am & onward
AM Clinics: Canoe – 9:15 – 11:30
Kayak – 9:30 – 11:45
Hiking -10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Lunch: 12:00 – 1:15 pm
PM Clinics: Canoe – 1:15 – 3:30 pm
Kayak – 1:30 – 3:45 pm
**Inter-Adv clinics load boats on trailer**
Dinner: 4:30 – 6:00 pm
Merch Booth/Raffle tix: 4:00 – 6:00 pm
River Regatta: 5:00 – 6:00 pm
Raffle @ Stage: 6:15 – 7:00 pm
Music @ Stage: 7:30 – 11:30 pm
Quiet Hours: 12:00 am
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Rates
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How to Book
Note: To maximize the clinic learning experience, participants will register for one level (Intro, Intermediate or Advanced) and one discipline (Tandem Canoe, Solo Canoe or Kayak) and will progress through the clinics with the same instructor and group all weekend (subject to Saturday morning switches based on goals, experience and skills). _____________________________________________________
What’s different this year?
This weekend was made possible with the help of the Government of Ontario and Festival and Events Ontario. You can find more information about other amazing festivals and events by clicking here!
Call to book! A booking fee applies when you book online.