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)
April 11 - 3 v 3 Polo Tournament - Rocky Mountain House
May 2 - Penguin Race - Calgary, AB.
Kayak Cross or Slalom. Hosted by Waterwerks Kayak Club
May 15-18 3 Rivers Rendezvous - Pincher Creek, AB
River trips, events, clinics and more. Hosted by Pinch-o-Crow Creekers
May 24 - Harvie Days - Calgary, AB
Club awareness event
May 30 - Harvie Open - Calgary, AB
Kayak Cross, Freestyle, Slalom. Hosted by Alberta Whitewater Slalom, Alberta Playboaters League
June 13-14 - Kananaskis Open - Kananaskis, AB
Kayak Cross, Freestyle, Slalom. Hosted by Alberta Whitewater Slalom, Alberta Playboaters League
June 20-21 - Brierley's Whoop-Up - Rocky Mountain House
Festival and Freestyle
June 27 - 28 - Grande Cache Rendezvous
Festival
July 4-5 - Sundre Paddlefest - Upper Red Deer River
Festival
July 10-12 - KanFest - Kananaskis
River trips, events, clinics and more. Hosted by Calgary Kayak Club
July 17-19 - Women's Whitewater Weekend - Upper Red Deer
Festival
July 31-August 2 - PanAm Slalom Championships - Kananaskis
Slalom & Kayak Cross
Aug 1-5 - Slave River PaddleFest - Fort Smith, NWT
Surfing, River Runs, Warmest water in western Canada! Hosted by Fort Smith Paddling Club
August 3-9 - National Whitewater Championships - Kananaskis
Slalom, Kayak Cross, Freestyle Downriver, SUP Slalom
August 7-10 - Clearwater Kayak Festival - Clearwater, BC
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 19 - Harvie Fall Classic - Calgary, AB
Kayak Cross, Slalom. Come play at Harvie! Organized by Alberta Whitewater Slalom & Alberta Playboaters League
