Spring Paddlefest 2025 Schedule & Special Guests!

Spring Paddlefest is almost here! Join us from May 2nd to 4th at Frontenac Outfitters for an incredible weekend filled with workshops, expert advice, and exclusive deals.

Do you plan on attending? Let us know by RSVP'ing here!

Special Guests & Brand Reps:

We're excited to welcome industry experts and brand representatives, including:

Kevin Callan – The Happy Camper will be there for Saturday only. In the morning, he'll be holding a canoe paddling course, and in the afternoon, he'll be available for a book signing. He'll have copies of his new children's book, too!
Brand Representatives: NRS, H2O Canoes, Werner Paddles, Delta Kayaks, YakAttack, Kayak Bass Canada (Saturday), Jet Boil, Jackson Kayak, Bonafide Kayaks, Nemo Equipment, and more!

Workshop Schedule:

Friday, May 2nd:

10am–11pm: Kayak Paddling Fundamentals with Sea Kayaking Instructor Meaghan Brooks
12pm–2pm: Kayak Paddling Fundamentals with Sea Kayaking Instructor Kelly Park
12pm–2pm: Kayak Paddling Fundamentals with Sea Kayaking Instructor Meaghan Brooks
2pm–4pm: Ask-Me-Anything - Free Coaching Sessions with Sea Kayaking Instructors Kelly Park & Meaghan Brooks

Saturday, May 3rd:

We'll have BBQ Smoker Boyz cooking up some delicious food with all proceeds going to CHEO (Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario).

9:30am–12pm: Kayak Fundamentals with our sea kayak instructors Michelle McShane, David Johnson, Kelly Park & Meaghan Brooks
10am–12:30pm: Happy Camper Canoe Paddling Workshop with Kevin Callan
10am–11am: Kayak Bass Tournament 101 with Eron Dodds from Kayak Bass Canada
10am–11am: Secrets to Bass Fishing with Jeff Dicks from Limestone Lures
11am–12pm: Must-Have Kayak Fishing Gear with Eron Dodds from Kayak Bass Canada
11am–12pm: Multi-Species Master Class with Jeff Dicks from Limestone Lures
12pm–2pm: Kayak Paddling Fundamentals with Sea Kayaking Instructor Kelly Parks
1pm–2pm: Secrets to Bass Fishing Techniques with Jason Brock from YakAttack
1pm–2pm: Kayak Bass Tournament 101 (repeat) with Eron Dodds from Kayak Bass Canada
1pm–3:30pm: Book Signing with Kevin Callan
1pm–3:30pm: Kayak Re-entry & Maneuvering Techniques with Sea Kayaking Instructors Michelle McShane & David Johnson
1pm–3:30pm: Backcountry Gourmet with Sea Kayaking Instructor Meaghan Brooks
2pm–4pm: Ask-Me-Anything – Free Coaching Sessions with Sea Kayaking Instructor Meaghan Brooks

Sunday, May 4th:

9:30am–12pm: Kayak Fundamentals with Sea Kayaking Instructors Michelle McShane, David Johnson, Kelly Park, & Meaghan Brooks
1pm–3:30pm: Kayak Re-entry & Maneuvering Techniques with Sea Kayaking Instructors Michelle McShane & Kelly Park
1pm–3:30pm: Backcountry Gourmet with Sea Kayaking Instructor Meaghan Brooks