These are Vancouver Island's big kayak festivals for Spring 2023!
The Gordon Race
April 1/2
Main Event Page - Gordon Creek Race 2023 on Facebook
Takes place on the Gordon's ultra classic upper section (near Lake Cowichan/Port Renfrew)
Race event - Easy class IV (at normal flows) - Takes place 1 pm Saturday, party follows on Saturday night.
Other sections of the Gordon offer paddling opportunities from class III to V
Camping - freedom camping at event site
Check out this blog post to learn more - Gordon Creek Race 2022
Heber Fever
Take place Easter Weekend in Gold River (April 7-10th 2023)
Main Event Page: Heber Fever - Gold River Paddling Festival 2023
Include multiple events on the Gold River (class II to IV)
Many other creeking opportunities (up to class V)
Camping - Riverside at Gold River Municipal Campground (Included with registration = 80$ early bird)
AQ Outdoors Kayaking Collection
AQ Outdoors Contact
Edmonton: (p) 780 463-4892 (e) info@aquabaticsedmonton.com
Calgary: (p) 403 288-9283 (e) info@aqoutdoors.com
