A Festival for
Fly-Fishing Enthusiasts

PRESENTED BY

IN COLLABORATION

WITH

Where the passion of fly fishing
meets the big screen

Presented by the Fédération québécoise pour le saumon atlantique (FQSA), the Atlantic Salmon Federation (ASF) and in collaboration with Hooké and YETI, the PALM fly fishing festival takes you on a captivating tour through video projects that highlight the richness of the Canadian territory and the diversity of fly-fished species.

Meet our guest host :
Dominic Arpin

With over 35 years of experience in media, Dominic Arpin is a well-known figure in Quebec. A journalist by training, he has been hosting and producing VLOG for over 20 seasons. Through his series Van Aventure and Les Crinqués, broadcast on Évasion, Dominic Arpin shares his love of nature, the outdoors, and endurance challenges, values that naturally align with those of the PALM Festival.

Also active in radio, notably on 98.5, as well as on Énergie, Rouge, and Rythme, Dominic is also vice president of Sherbee, a company specializing in vanlife vehicle conversion. With his background and energy, Dominic Arpin is the perfect host and spokesperson for the PALM 2026 tour.

$30,000 grant

15 shows across Canada

8 editions,
25 000 spectators

PALM in numbers

Powered by the financial support of the Ministère de l'Environnement, de la Lutte contre les changements climatiques, de la Faune et des Parcs (MELCCFP), as well as the invaluable support of Saumon Québec's partners, the PALM Festival showcases fly fishing through the eyes of local and international videographers.

A space for creators

The video artists selected by the organizing committee will be sharing an impressive $30,000 grant offered by the FQSA. Through their creations, they share much more than images: a passion, a way of life, a culture. All while transporting you to breathtaking locations.

A place to gather

The PALM Festival is also a unique space for fishing enthusiasts, nature and film lovers. It's an opportunity to exchange ideas with committed organizations and to forge links around a shared passion.

Memorable evenings

During the evening screenings, audiences can discover short films of 5 to 15 minutes, made by selected talents. And that's not all! The presenting organizations will also be featured.