This Sunday June 8th from 10am to 5pm it’s Paddlefest at Fort Whyte Alive at 1961 McCreary Rd.
A great day outside for the whole family and it’s free for everyone! There are some paid clinics and workshops for $5, you need to register for those on the day of. There’s a lot happening, and stuff for every age and skill level. Always nice to get outside and learn something new, try something completely different and enjoy that as a family.
Here are some of the things happening that day:
– Free Canoe, Kayak and SUP on site rentals all day long! Everyone is invited to come and try out a boat or board on the lakes at Fort Whyte Alive, with on water safety being provided from members of the Manitoba Whitewater Club.
– Paddleswap (gear swap) held adjacent to the Alloway Reception building.
– New product sales and boat demonstrations from Wilderness Supply and MEC Winnipeg.
– Representatives onsite from Paddle Manitoba, Manitoba Whitewater Club, Parkland Paddling Club, and Paddle Canada.
– Advice on gear, planning for trips, and selecting routes.
– The Lake Winnipeg Foundation, and the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society will be on hand to help educate attendees on water issues in Manitoba.
– There will be the best Paddling films from the Waterwalker Film Festival being shown for free all day as part of the festival this year.
– Demonstrations by WAVPaddling and Hardcore Paddleboards.
– FortWhyte Alive will offer numerous drop-in sessions – dipnetting on the boardwalks, canoe craft, bannock baking, carnival games, archery, voyageur canoe experience, and atl atl (prehistoric spear throwing!).
– Art City will run art sessions throughout the day – paddlers are encouraged to bring in their old paddles and have them decorated by the kids at Paddlefest.
– A fun and friendly SUP, Kayak and Canoe race in the afternoon for all levels!
– Slacklining demos by MEC Winnipeg.
– Watch members of the Manitoba Whitewater Club shooting down the slide all day!
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