Watch the world’s best paddling films with the 2026 Paddling Film Festival!
This fan-favourite event returns to The Canadian Canoe Museum this fall. Join us in the Gathering Room for an evening of films curated by Museum Staff from the 2026 Paddling Film Festival.
Did you know?
Our short film Headwaters, which welcomes visitors to the Exhibition Hall, has made the 2026 Shortlist!
🗓️ Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026
🕘 Time: Doors open at 6:00 PM | Films starts at 7:00 PM
🎟 Price: $27.50
🪪 Members save 10% (Use the discount code in your welcome email to receive your discount)
🕕 SCHEDULE
- 🚪Doors open at 6:00 PM.
- 🍺 Social Hour! Beer and wine will be available for debit/credit purchase. You are welcome to bring your drink into the screening room.
- 📽 Program runs from 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM with a 30 minute intermission.
🎟 INCLUDED WITH YOUR TICKET
- All ticket holders will receive 1 ticket for a prize raffle. Additional raffle tickets will be available for purchase at 1 for $2 or 3 for $5.
ABOUT THE PADDLING FILM FESTIVAL
The Paddling Film Festival is celebrating 20 years of showcasing the very best paddling films from all over the world. Be inspired to explore rivers, lakes and oceans, push extremes, appreciate wild places and fully embrace the paddling lifestyle. Then, go paddling. We’re pretty sure you’ll want to.
Films are curated by Museum staff from the Paddling Film Festival selections. Learn more about the Paddling Film Festival.
This event is brought to you in partnership with Rapid Media.