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

  • Gentle Hatha Flow w/ Trudy Fitzgerald

    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

  • 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.

  • 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

  • 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.

  • Kid's Show w/ Razzmatazz

    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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Nature Walk w/ Nature NB

    Saturday, May 17th - Full Details TBD

  • Paddlefest Beach Clean Up

    Sunday, May 18th at 10am - Join The Fundy Baykeeper and the St. Andrews Cubs for a family friendly beach clean up of Minister’s Island. Bags and gloves provided.

  • 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.

  • Yoga w/ Yoga Rhythm

    Sunday, May 18th at 9am - Greet the day with yogi Luke Bailey as he combines elements of Sivananda yoga, sound therapy qigong and capoiera. This yoga sessions will be in Centennial Park, weather permitting

  • Pedalfest "Rolling Rave"

    Sunday, May 18th at 11am - Join Owen Jones for a brand new event, the “Pedalfest Rolling Rave”! Grab your bike, skateboard or rollerblades, get active and join the fun! Wheel your way down Water Street and down the Van Horne Trail with some funky tunes guiding the way!

  • Dragon Boat Workshop w/ St. Andrews Paddling Club

    Dragon Boat Workshop w/ St. Andrews Paddling Club

    Sunday, May 18th at 1pm - Join the St. Andrews Paddling Club for a crash course in Dragon Boating and learn more about their Race By the Sea event!

  • Funeral For The Bay w/ Peskotomuhkati Recognition Group

    Sunday May 18th at 1pm - Local citizens are deeply concerned for the health of the Bay of Fundy, and will be gathering to express their eco-grief for a funeral style procession down the Wharf, complete with music and artwork.

  • NGO & Environmental Fair

    Sunday, May 18th at 2:30pm - To close out our 2025 events we will be hosting a NGO & Environmental Fair at Sunbury Shores. come learn about local NGOs and conservation efforts for the region.