The 50th Annual Lakeside Event - Canada's Longest Running Light Aviation Meet

Our StoryHalf a Century of Flight

What started five decades ago has grown into the longest-running hang gliding and paragliding meet in North America. Hosted by the Columbia Valley Hang Gliding and Paragliding Society, the Lakeside Event draws top-tier pilots from across Western Canada and around the globe, alongside thousands of spectators who gather on the shores of beautiful Lake Windermere.

Whether you are launching from the peaks of Mt. Swansea to test your precision landing skills, or relaxing on James Chabot Beach enjoying the action, the Lakeside Event is a legendary summer tradition built on community, aviation, and pure fun.

What to ExpectThe Spectacle

From 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, pilots will launch from Mt. Swansea and descend over Lake Windermere, aiming for precision targets right on James Chabot Beach.

What’s Included:

The Target Landing Contest: Put your skills to the test against Western Canada’s best pilots.
Prizes & Glory: Trophies and special prizes up for grabs for Hang Gliding & Paragliding accuracy, plus the legendary “Big Splash” trophy.
Post-Flight Celebration: Wrap up an incredible day of flying with a dinner, official awards ceremony and live music at the Lions Hall up at the CrossRoads.

Not a pilot? Come watch! Relax on the beach, enjoy the festivities with live music at the Lions Hall, and cheer on the pilots.

Join UsRegister to Fly

Secure your spot for the historic 50th annual fly-in. Registration fees go directly toward supporting the event and maintaining the upper hiking trails, summit facilities, and landing zones at Mt. Swansea.

                Early Bird Registration Before August 5th
                $80 CAD
            

Late Registration August 5th and after $100 CAD

Guest Awards & Dinner Ticket Per person $50 CAD

How to Register (2 Simple Steps)

Send Your Registration Details via Email

Drop a line to columbiavalleyparagliding@gmail.com with these essentials:

Full Name
HPAC Rating & Membership number (minimum is a P2/H2 rating)
Phone Number
Aircraft Type (Hang Glider or Paraglider)
Glider Model & Colors

Submit Your Payment via E-Transfer

Send your fee ($80 early bird / $100 late) via Interac E-Transfer to columbiavalleyparagliding@gmail.com.

A quick reminder: Please remember to write your full name in the e-transfer notes so we can easily pair your payment with your email info.

Canada’s Longest Running Light Aviation Meet