Ottawa 
Events Description
Palmer River Fest returns September 18–20, 2026! Join us in Palmer Rapids for a weekend of whitewater clinics, live music, local food, camping, and community. With something for everyone from first-time paddlers to seasoned pros, it’s the ultimate Ottawa Valley paddling weekend.
Who is it for?
All ages
HOW MUCH
Tickets : $10-$365
Music Only – $15 + tax
Camping Only (All Weekend) – $67 + tax
Clinics (Kids, Solo Canoe, Packrafting, Kayaking, Tandem Canoeing) – $246.10+
How to get tickets?
Phone: 613-758-2772
Email: info@paddlerco-op.ca
WHEN & WHERE
Date: Friday September 18, 2026 to Sunday September 20, 2026
Friday
5:00–8:00 p.m. – Arrival, registration, welcome, and live music
Saturday
7:30–8:45 a.m. – Registration
Morning & afternoon: Instructional whitewater clinics
4:30–5:00 p.m. – Kids’ concert
Evening – Live music + local food vendors
Sunday
Morning & afternoon: Whitewater clinics continue
Festival wrap-up & community send-off
Venue & Address
Paddler Co-op, 6535 Palmer Road, Palmer Rapids
Wheelchair accessible
Free Parking
Not accessible by Public Transport
