The 3rd annual Butts In Boats Festival is back and ready to hit the river.
Over the last few years, there has been a growing interest and a bit of a spotlight on paddling on Cape Breton Island. From this stemmed the idea to create an event and bring everyone interested in paddling, no matter what discipline, together for an annual event to network and paddle together.
2023 marked the first year of the BIB Festival, with over 40 paddlers in attendance, and it has grown from there! This event is about sharing skills and information, river paddling sessions, social BBQ, and more.
If you’re wondering what to expect out of the weekend, here are some of the highlights:
2 Full-Days Paddling (NE Margaree River & Baddeck River)
Breakfast (Sat & Sun)
Lunch to go (Saturday)
Dinner (Saturday)
Gear giveaways and prizes
Meet and greet and film by Noah Booth (Northern Scavenger)
A great friggin’ time!
Paddlers are encouraged to bring whatever craft they would like to use for the weekend. All are welcome! We hope this event will catalyze paddlers to share experiences and skills to help grow the paddling community on Cape Breton Island and Nova Scotia.
Huge thanks to our volunteers and sponsors, and to anyone who will become a volunteer or sponsor this year. If you’d like to volunteer, please email info@livelifeintents.com.
Event Information
Location: Live Life In Tents in Margaree Forks, NS
Dates: June 6-8, 2025
Tickets go on sale Thursday, April 24th @ 7:30 pm
Super Early Bird (Very limited) $110
Early-Bird $125 (Limited)
GA $145
If you’ve attended in past years and did not receive an email with a returning guest discount code, please reach out to info@livelifeintents.com
Rivers we’ll be paddling this year:
NE Margaree & Baddeck River
Want to attend but don’t have a boat? The following rentals are available:
Packrafts
Sups
Rec Kayaks
Dry Suits
And more.. email us for more information
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