Western Canada has no shortage of Whitewater Festivals. Here's your guide to 2022.
Know of more events that we should add? Let us know: admin@albertawhitewater.ca
Events in Calendar Format (click here)
April 16 - EWP Spring Polo Tournament - Edmonton
One day polo tournament at the Kinsmen Sports Centre
May 1 - Penguin Race - Calgary, AB
Kicking off the season for the kids! Slalom races for all boats. Hosted by Waterwerks
May 20-23 - 3 Rivers Rendezvous - Pincher Creek/Crowsnest Pass, AB
The ultimate get-to-know southern Alberta festival! River trips, courses, kayak Jenga and more. Hosted by Pinch 'o Crow Creekers
May 27-May 29 - Harvie Passage Open - Calgary
Boater Cross, Slalom, Freestyle competitions. Come play on the river. Organized by Alberta Slalom & Alberta Playboaters League
May 28 - Maycroft Race - Oldman RiverÂ
New whitewater race hosted by High Level Canoe and Kayaks
May 27-May 29 - Bigfork Whitewater Festival - Bigfork, MontanaÂ
June 11/12 - Kananaskis Open - Canoe Meadows Group Camping
Boater Cross, Slalom, Freestyle competitions. Come camp and play on the river. Organized by Alberta Slalom & Alberta Playboaters League
June 25/26 - Brierlies Festival & Competitions - Rocky Mountain House, AB
River trips, Freestyle comp, Slalom race. Organized by Alberta Slalom, Alberta Playboaters League & Rocky Canoe Club
July 1-3 - Sundre PaddleFest - Red Deer River, AB
Trips and clinics on the Red Deer River. Hosted by Bow Valley Kayak Club
July 9/10 - Women's Whitewater Weekend - Brierlies, Rocky Mountain House, AB
Paddlers identifying as women only! River trips & clinics (including freestyle). Hosted by Bow Valley Kayak Club
TBCÂ - Jordan River Festival - Revelstoke, BC
July 23/24 - Toby Creek Race - Panorama, BC
Creek racing for intermediate, expert & elite. Hosted by Alberta Slalom and Aquabatics
July 30-Aug 7 - Whitewater National Championships - Kananaskis, AB
Polo, Extreme Slalom (boatercross), Freestyle, Wildwater, Slalom. Hosted by AWA, Alberta Canoe Polo Association, Alberta Slalom, Alberta Playboaters League & Canoe Kayak Canada
July 30-Aug 1 - Slave River PaddleFest - Fort Smith, NWT
August 5-7 - Clearwater Kayak Festival - Clearwater, BC
August 13/14 - KanFest - Kananaskis
River trips, events, clinics and more. Hosted by Calgary Kayak Club
August 27/28 - Slam Festival (Surf) - Mountain Wave, Kananaskis, AB
Surf competitions. hosted by Alberta River Surfing Association
September 3-5 - Provincial Championships - Kananaskis, AB
Polo, Extreme Slalom (boatercross), Freestyle, Wildwater, Slalom. Hosted by AWA, Alberta Canoe Polo Association, Alberta Slalom, Alberta Playboaters League & Waterwerks
September 3-5 - FraserFest - Mt Robson, BC
River Trips. Hosted by Bow Valley Kayak Club
September 17/18 - LikelyFest - Likely, BC
September 24/25 - Harvie Fall Classic - Calgary, AB
Boater Cross, Slalom. Come play at Harvie! Organized by Alberta Slalom, Waterwerks & Alberta Playboaters League
