Elk Island National Park

2013 Event Calendar

Mountain Equipment Co-op's Paddlefest

Sunday, June 23, 2013 - 10:00am - 5:00pm
Paddlefest is an urban celebration of kayaking, canoeing, and stand ip paddleboarding. The festival will feature learning opportunities on water and on land. Paddlers of all skill levels are welcome.
For information, to volunteer, or to become a presenter please contact Michelle Fornwald or Kathy Miller at edmontonpaddlefest@mec.ca or call Mountain Equipment Co-op at 780.488.6614.

A celebration of all things paddling

• Boat demos
• Standup paddleboard demos
• Clinics and workshops
• Marketplace - check out the latest in paddling gear!
• Safety information
• Kid's activities

Participants

• Paddling Clubs
• Manufacturers and retailers
• Community Organizations

MEC Paddle Swap

• Buy and sell used gear!

mec.ca/paddlefest

• Monday, July 1st Canada Day: Free entry at all National Parks, National Historic Sites and National Marine Conservation Areas. Flag raising ceremony and cake are just the beginning of an event filled day to celebrate Canada's birthday.
• Saturday, July 20th Canada's Parks Day: Parks Day activities highlight the important role that parks play in maintaining healthy and resilient ecosystems, protecting critical habitat for species-at-risk and contributing to human health and well-being.
• Sunday, September 1^st Beaver Hills Dark Sky Preserve Anniversary: Hosted at Elk Island National Park. Activities and presentations will include telescope observations, guided hikes and keynote speakers.