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River Reels Rendezvous is back! Your favourite night of the fall is coming up, and it’s the perfect way to wrap up another awesome paddling season; hanging out with friends, watching short films on the big screen, and celebrating all things river.Join us at The Plaza Theatre in Calgary for an evening of stories from the water. You’ll see films about river surfing, whitewater kayaking, paddleboarding, canoeing, expedition paddling and more.
Event details:
When: Wednesday, November 12, 2025 | 6:30–10:00 PM (films start right at 7, so come early for good seats)
Where: The Plaza Theatre, 1133 Kensington Rd NW, Calgary
What to expect:
A night full of community-made paddling films, great prizes, good vibes, and plenty of inspiration for next season.
The concession will be open with popcorn, drinks (yes, there’s beer and wine), and snacks. We’ll have a couple of short breaks where you can stretch, top up your drink, or grab a few more raffle tickets.
The raffle:
This year’s raffle is seriously good. You can even grab your tickets online ahead of time to save money and skip the line. Grand prizes include:
-Pyranha Ripper 2 (small)
-NRS Neutron Packraft (2026 model)
-NRS Ninja Pro PFD (with RallyCrew)
-Werner Surge Paddle (197 cm)
Plus tons of gear and swag!
Part of the raffle proceeds go to the Alberta River Surfing Association and the Alberta Whitewater Association, and the rest helps us keep River Reels running and growing for next year.
Tickets & submissions:
Get your event tickets, submit your film, or pick up raffle tickets here:
👉 https://aqoutdoors.com/products/river-reels-rendezvous-event1
Film submissions are open until October 22 — we’d love to see what you’ve been working on! More info on categories and prizes here:
👉 https://aqoutdoors.com/pages/river-reels-film-competition
Whether you’ve got a film in the mix or you’re just coming to hang out, this is one of those nights you won’t want to miss. Bring a buddy, grab a drink, and let’s celebrate another great year on the water.
Big thanks to our sponsors for keeping the stoke high: NRS, Pyranha Kayaks, Level Six, BadFish, Kokatat, Werner, Immersion Research, and Aqua Bound.
See ya there?
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
THE PLAZA THEATRE, 1133 Kensington Rd NW, Calgary, AB T2N 3P4, Canada
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