Get ready for a weekend of paddling, community, and adventure at Revy Paddle Fest 2025!

Whether you're a seasoned paddler or just getting started, this festival is your chance to connect with fellow enthusiasts, take part in skill-building clinics, and enjoy exciting on- and off-water events.

Join us for races, workshops, and family-friendly activities—all set against the stunning backdrop of Revelstoke’s waterways. With live music, camping, prizes, and a welcoming paddling community, it’s the ultimate celebration of all things paddle-powered!

Revy Paddle Fest is proudly hosted by the Revelstoke Paddlesport Association (RPA), a volunteer-run non-profit dedicated to promoting safe, inclusive paddling in the region. This event is our primary fundraiser of the year, and your participation directly supports our programming, river stewardship, and community events.

On the water

• Friday:
  • Clinics – TBD
  • “Huge Balls Tiny Rapid” Team Race
  • Welcome Party and Film Fest at Begbie Brewery

• Saturday:
  • Class II Silly Illy Race-Open to SUPs, canoes, and kayaks! This fun, approachable race is perfect for all skill levels, and includes a special Kid’s Division to get the next generation of paddlers in on the action.
  • Class III Alexandria Race
  • Class IV White Mile Race
  • The Infamous Bootie Ball-Awards celebration, music, and vendor party

• Sunday:
  • Family Poker Paddle
  • River Clean-up

On land

• On-site camping

• Awesome prizes

• Great spectating

• Epic raffle – Win a brand new CANOE!

• And more!

Come for the fun, stay for the community, and help support paddling in Revelstoke!