Paddling Film Festival - World tour

The United Albertan Paddling Society is excited to host the Paddling Film Festival World Tour in Edmonton on March 29, 2025! Since 2006, the Paddling Film Festival has been a highlight in over 130 cities around the globe, showcasing the finest paddling films. It motivates audiences to cherish their local waterways, venture into rivers, lakes, and oceans, and fully embrace the paddling lifestyle. This year film line-up includes whitewater paddling, canoeing, outrigger-canoeing, fishing, rafting, SUP, adaptive paddling, hiking, adventure, travelling, repelling, split boarding and more! There are lots of doorprizes to be won & silent auction items to be bid on! 

We invite you to join us for the World Tour screening at the NAIT Shaw Theatre on Saturday, March 29. Doors will open in the lobby at 5 pm, with the film screening scheduled for 6:30 pm. Before the show, purchase some beverages & snacks and take part in our paddling fair in the lobby, where you can explore various booths, discover how to safely start your paddling journey, learn essential skills for river outings, connect with local paddling clubs, and find out more about our provincial paddling associations. 

Thank you to Benke Real Estate, KC Insurance, and River City Repair for their generous support in helping to make this event happen. Adam is a relator who puts you first & comes highly recommended by numerous satisfied UAPS members. KC Insurance went above and beyond to help our club with insurance need; we highly recommend you reach out for a quote. River City Repair specializes in repairing paddling equipment, rafts, SUPs, plastic welding and more). They will help keep your dry suit and boat dry year after year. 

All proceeds from this event will help fund essential equipment for our children's paddling program & training and certification of our volunteer instructors. We are immensely grateful for your support! If you or your company are interested in sponsoring the event, please reach out via email at info@paddleuaps.com. All business donations are tax-deductible as advertising costs, and we would be happy to promote your business through our social media platforms and email newsletters.

Silver Level Sponsors

• Benke Real Estate (a real estate agent who puts you first & comes highly recommended by numerous satisfied UAPS members)
• KC Insurance (providing insurance to fit your budget)
• River City Repair (UAPS recommended repair shop specializing in paddling equipment, rafts, SUPs, plastic welding and more)

Bronze Level Sponsors

• Alberta Whitewater Association (connects, develops and advocates for whitewater and paddle sports across Alberta)
• Paddle Alberta (promotes and supports safe, sustainable recreational canoeing and Kayaking)
• NSR Environmental Ltd (environmental services)
• Racks for Cars (Edmonton's largest car & truck rack dealer, with a full range of kayak, canoe, ski, snowboard, & bike racks) 
• YipYak Paddlesports (your go-to for European kayaking gear! 100% kayaker-owned with top brands: Lettmann, Hiko, Zet, and more)

• AQ Outdoors (Canada's leading paddlesport resources, retail and education facility)
• Boreal Management Group (Board Governance Consultant)
• Canadian Tire, Kingsway (Get anything from auto parts to home décor)
• Careers the Next Generation (offering paid internships for high school students)
• Ceyana Canoe Club (Edmonton's largest canoe club, offering a mix of family-oriented paddling programs)
• Cloud 9 Pajamas (family & female owned and operated business that creates and curates a comfortable lifestyle)
• Cranky's Bike Shop, Unity Square (helping all riders have the best experience possible through excellent bike sales and bike repair)
• Edmonton Massage & Bodywork (Injury recovery, pain and stress relief for women) 
• Evoolution (Canada's freshest olive oils, decadent balsamic vinegars, and gourmet sea salts)
• Neil Gower (Explore the Red Deer River by reading his newly released book 'Blue Sky, Red Canoe')
• Raven | Rescue Safety Medical (From rescue and medical training to safety services, Raven brings your safety savvy to the centre stage)
• Salisbury Greenhouse (Family garden centre serving you since 1965, your local gardening oasis open year round)
• Totem Outdoor Outfitters (used & new backpacking, travelling, camping, canoeing, flatwater kayaking, and ski and snowboard gear)
• Track N' Trail  (serving Edmonton's Nordic skiers, hikers, climbers and trail runners since 1984)
• Vertically Inclined Rock Gym (a fun, ergonomic space that makes rock climbing comfortable and accessible for everyone)