Paddling Film Festival - World tour

BROUGHT TO YOU BY

POLARIS MORTGAGE PLANNERS & PADDLE UAPS 

The United Albertan Paddling Society, with the support of Polaris Mortgage Planners, is excited to host the Paddling Film Festival World Tour in Edmonton on April 18, 2026! 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. The 2025 film line-up included whitewater paddling, canoeing, outrigger-canoeing, fishing, rafting, SUP, adaptive paddling, hiking, adventure, travelling, repelling, split boarding and more. The 2026 lineup will be announced in the new year! There are lots of door prizes 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, April 18. Doors will open in the lobby at 5 pm, with the film screening scheduled for 6:30 pm. Before the show, take part in our paddling fair in the lobby, where you can explore local retailers, 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. There will be AlleyKat craft beer, snacks, and non-alcoholic beverages for purchase. 

Thank you to Benke Real Estate 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.

Your support will contribute to the vibrant paddling community in our region. Proceeds from this event will support both our children’s and adult paddling programs by funding essential equipment purchases and training to certify our volunteer instructors, ensuring they are fully insured to teach paddling at local pools, ponds, lakes, and rivers. If you or your company are interested in sponsoring the event, please reach out via email at festival@paddleuaps.com. All business monetary donations are tax-deductible as advertising costs, and we would be happy to promote your business through our social media platforms and email newsletters.

Platinum Level Sponsor

• Polaris Mortgage Planners (where home ownership is yours for the taking, and mortgage freedom is yours for the having)

Gold Level Sponsors

• Benke Real Estate (a real estate agent who puts you first & comes highly recommended by numerous satisfied UAPS members)

Silver Level Sponsors

• Contact us to become a Silver Level sponsor!

Bronze Level Sponsors

• Contact us to become a Bronze Level sponsor!

• Mark's Guide for Alberta Paddlers (detailed guidebook including put-ins, take-outs, rapids, highlights, and much more)