ACTIVITiES
Paddlefest offers a variety of recreational, environmental and community focused activities and events during the festival. From paddling events to a beach clean up, nature walks to an artist market, there’s plenty to see and do!
A full activities schedule will be released in April 2025
PADDLEFEST 2025 ACTIVITIES
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Gentle Hatha Flow w/ Trudy Fitzgerald
Friday, May 16th at 3:30pm - Join Trudy Fitzgerald for an afternoon session of Gentle Hatha Flow yoga at the Wesley United Church
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Wharfbound Trail Run
Saturday, May 17th at 8:30am - The Wharfbound Trail Run is a trail run that begins at the St. Andrews Wharf with participants running on the beach and trails all the way to Minister's Island and back. It’s a self monitored fun run with staggered start times and post-event refreshments. It’s a hard trail and is recommended for experienced runners.
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Paddlefest Artist Market
Saturday, May 17th at 10am - Happening in market square, featuring local artisans and vendors selling hand-made goods such as artwork, soaps and cosmetic products, pottery, clothing, food and more
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Fundy Discovery Aquarium Opening Day
Saturday, May 17th at 10:00am- The Fundy Discovery Aquarium’s opening for the day for the season! The Aquarium is open from 10am-5pm.
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Kid's Show w/ Razmatazz
Saturday, May 17th at 11:15am - Join us at the Dunn Theatre at the Huntsman Marine Science Centre for a performance from children’s act Razmatazz. Kids Concert is By Donation
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Big Canoe Session w/ Canoe Kayak NB
Saturday, May 17th at 1pm - Come for a group paddle in Canoe Kayak New Brunswick’s big canoes! Each session begins with an introduction to big canoe safety, basic paddling skills, and canoeing heritage. This is followed by a group paddle led by a Paddle Canada-certified Big Canoe leader. Trips are family-friendly and offer fun, hands-on learning experiences. Life jackets and paddles provided.
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Sound & Ground Yoga w/ Grounded Growth
Saturday, May 17th at 10am - Irene Graham will guide you through a yang/yin style practice, while Pseudonaut uses sound and rhythm to fully engage your senses. Music and yoga combine in this playful practice that leave you feeling grounded, connected, and blissed out.
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Yoga w/ Yoga Rhythm
Saturday, May 17th - Details TBA
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Paddlefest Beach Clean Up
Sunday, May 18th at 10am - Full Details TBA
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Paddle for Peace w/ Seascape Kayak Tours
Sunday, May 18th at 10:30am - Join Paddlefest founder Bruce Smith for his Paddle for Peace in support of conservation efforts for the Bay of Fundy. A 3 hour trip launching from the St. Andrews Wharf and circling Navy Island and around the Bay. $65.00 pp with boat rental /$35 pp with your own gear.
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"Pedalfest" - Rolling Rave
Sunday, May 18th at 11am - Full Details TBA
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Drag Show w/ Freedah Whales
Sunday, May 18th at 11am - Full Details TBA
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Funeral For The Bay w/ Peskotomuhkati Recognition Group
Sunday May 18th at 1pm - Full Details TBA
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NGO Environmental Fair
Sunday, May 18th at 4pm - NGO Environmental Fair at Sunbury Shores