Demos & Exhibitors

Expect to see these and other fine companies at this year's Palmer Fest.

Many will have fleets of whitewater canoes kayaks to try, be sure to ask them. Kayaks, canoes and equipment rentals are available where indicated, call in advance to arrange delivery to the event.

Company/Organization
 Demos Rentals
Algonquin Outfitters/Boatwerks
 Yes Minden (705) 286-1492 or Oxtongue Lake (705) 635-2243
AT Paddles Yes
Canoe Water Adventuring
The Complete Paddler (416) 255-6905
Composite Creations Yes
Dagger Yes
Esquif Canoes Yes
Element Expeditions
Hand Crafted Canoes
H2O Paddles
Kokatat Yes
Level Six Inc.
Mountain Equipment Co-op Ottawa Store
Madawaska Kanu Centre
Mad River Canoe Yes
MEC-Ottawa (613) 729-2700
Mountain Surf
Ontario Power Generation
Ontario Recreational Canoeing & Kayaking Association
Ottawa Kayak School/Wilderness Tours
Paddler Co-op
 (613) 758-2042
Predator Helmets
Rapid Media
1000 Islands Kayak School
Salus Marine Wear
Select Paddles Yes
Teva Footwear
1000 Island Kayak Centre
Trailhead-Ottawa (613) 722-4229
Wave Sport Kayaks Yes
Werner Paddles Yes
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