10th Anniversary Year!!!

Paddlefest 2008 -- May 10 & 11th -- is a weekend-long festival with activities and events for paddlers of all ages and paddling abilities. Located at Transfer Beach in beautiful Ladysmith, British Columbia, participants can attend this free event and enjoy a variety of activities including vendor/trade show, workshops, demonstrations and fun activities.

This year Vancouver Island Paddlefest celebrates its 10th YEAR ANNIVERSARY!

There are on-land and on-water workshops offered both Saturday and Sunday to help you hone your paddling strokes, pack your boat, practice rescue techniques and many other helpful tips.

Participants in boat trials, workshops and tours are eligible for attendance prizes

The industry leading manufacturers, retailers and outfitters will have booths set up for you to check out the latest gear and pick up a few festival "deals". A full range of 100 boats of different makes and models will be on-hand for you to take a "test-paddle" of the latest technology and designs.

With participants from all over Vancouver Island, the Lower Mainland, Washington State, Alberta and even Australia attending in the past - there will be lots to talk about.

Paddlefest 2008 has something for the whole family to enjoy.