Western Canada has no shortage of Whitewater Festivals. Here's your guide to 2025.
Know of more events that we should add? Let us know: admin@albertawhitewater.ca
Events in Calendar Format (click here)
May 10 Penguin Race - Calgary, AB.
Kayak Cross or Slalom. Hosted by Waterwerks Kayak Club
May 17-19 3 Rivers Rendezvous - Pincher Creek, AB
River trips, events, clinics and more. Hosted by Pinch 'o Crow Creekers
May 31, June 1 - Harvie Open - Calgary, AB
Kayak Cross, Freestyle, Slalom. Hosted by Alberta Whitewater Slalom, Alberta Playboaters League
June 20-22 - Kananaskis Open - Kananaskis, AB
Kayak Cross, Freestyle, Slalom. Hosted by Alberta Whitewater Slalom, Alberta Playboaters League
Aug 1-5 - Slave River PaddleFest - Fort Smith, NWT
Surfing, River Runs, Warmest water in western Canada! Hosted by Fort Smith Paddling Club
August 1-5 - Clearwater Kayak Festival - Clearwater, BC
August 8-19 - KanFest - Kananaskis
River trips, events, clinics and more. Hosted by Calgary Kayak Club
August 22-24 - Mountain Classic (Surf) - Mountain Wave, Kananaskis, AB
Surf competitions. hosted by Alberta River Surfing Association
September 5-7 - Provincial Championships - Kananaskis, AB
Kayak Cross, Freestyle, Slalom. Hosted by AWA, Alberta Whitewater Slalom, Alberta Playboaters League
September 23/24 - Harvie Fall Classic - Calgary, AB
Kayak Cross, Slalom. Come play at Harvie! Organized by Alberta Whitewater Slalom & Alberta Playboaters League