Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival

Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival June 20-22, 2025 The Tim Hortons Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival held it’s inaugural festival in 1994.
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This Dragon Boat Canada Race Series Event is held on the Rideau River at Ottawa’s majestic Mooney’s Bay Park. Races are held in competitive, corporate and community categories. Participants will have the opportunity to join paddlers from all skill levels, from beginners to world champions, as they compete for greatness in a variety of divisions including the Sue Holloway Cup, Breast Cancer Paddler

s Cup, Pride Challenge Cup as well as the introduction of the new Paradragons and All Cancer Paddlers Challenge Cups. Sport crews from throughout North America will face off in the Sue Holloway Cup, named after Olympic medalist and Canadian Sports Hall of Famer. The Breast Cancer Paddlers (BCP) Cup highlights the long standing deep rooted history between dragon boating and breast cancer. This long standing division was created at the Tim Hortons Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival to celebrate our BCP teams' commitment to dragon boating and inspiring perseverance. Another highlight is the festival’s popular multi-sport paddling event the Ottawa Wa’a (Hawaiian for outrigger canoe); a competition including divisions for OC1 (Outrigger Canoe), SUP (Stand Up Paddle Board), Surf Ski, 1X (Single Scull), Kayak, and Canoe. The festival is admission free for those that wish to enjoy the lush surroundings of the park, visit the enormous children’s playground, listen to free concerts, shop at a variety of artisans and exhibitors, eat delicious festival foods and cheer competitors on during the non-stop racing. The Tim Hortons Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival is made possible by the continued support of Canadian Heritage’s Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage, Celebrate Ontario and the City of Ottawa Partnership Program.

Get your registration in for the 2025 Tim Hortons Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival before prices increase on December 1! This...
11/26/2024

Get your registration in for the 2025 Tim Hortons Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival before prices increase on December 1! This is your opportunity to join a vibrant community, embrace the thrill of competition, and celebrate the rich tapestry that makes our festival so special. Don't wait—take advantage of our early bird pricing and secure your spot today! We invite individuals and families from all walks of life to be a part of this enriching experience. Your participation not only fosters health and wellness but can also contribute to the philanthropic efforts of ODBF who support charities throughout the National Capital Region. Act now—this is an event you won’t want to miss! https://raceroster.com/events/2025/92041/2025-tim-hortons-ottawa-dragon-boat-festival

10/23/2024

🚣‍♀️🔥 Compete for Glory in the Sue Holloway Cup! 🔥🚣‍♂️

Are you ready to test your limits and race alongside the best in the country? The Sue Holloway Cup at the 2025 Tim Hortons Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival (June 20-22) is calling all Dragon Boat Canada (DBC) registered teams! Inspired by the legendary four-time Olympian and Canada Sports Hall of Famer, Sue Holloway, this race honors her drive for excellence—and it's your chance to chase greatness too!

With Mixed, Women’s, and Open divisions, the competition will be fierce as top teams from across North America battle it out on the water. As part of the DBC Race Series, this promises to be one of the most competitive and exciting events of the summer. If you want to prove your skills and make waves in the dragon boat community, this is the race to be in!

🌊 Join us for the ultimate challenge and show what your team is made of at one of North America’s premier dragon boat festivals. The Sue Holloway Cup is more than a race—it’s your chance to leave your mark on the sport!

📅 Register today and start your journey toward dragon boat greatness!

10/08/2024

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The excitement is palpable as we announce that early bird registration for the highly anticipated 2025 Tim Hortons Ottaw...
10/02/2024

The excitement is palpable as we announce that early bird registration for the highly anticipated 2025 Tim Hortons Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival is now officially open! Mark your calendars for June 20-22, 2025, and prepare to immerse yourself in North America's premier dragon boating event. This is your opportunity to join a vibrant community, embrace the thrill of competition, and celebrate the rich tapestry that makes our festival so special. Don't wait—take advantage of our early bird pricing and secure your spot today! We invite individuals and families from all walks of life to be a part of this enriching experience, where inclusivity and community spirit reign supreme. Your participation not only fosters health and wellness but can also contribute to the philanthropic efforts of ODBF who support charities throughout the National Capital Region. Act now—this is an event you won’t want to miss!

Registration for the 2025 Tim Hortons Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival opens on Tuesday, October 1 at 12:00 pm EST. So mark y...
09/18/2024

Registration for the 2025 Tim Hortons Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival opens on Tuesday, October 1 at 12:00 pm EST.

So mark your calendars to take advantage of our early bird rates!

THE TIM HORTONS OTTAWA DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES 2025 DATES!

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06/28/2024

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CONGRATULATIONS AND THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO JOINED US! WHETHER YOU PARTICIPATED AS A COMPETITOR, A GUEST, AN ARTIST, A...
06/28/2024

CONGRATULATIONS AND THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO JOINED US! WHETHER YOU PARTICIPATED AS A COMPETITOR, A GUEST, AN ARTIST, A SUPPLIER, A SPONSOR, A VOLUNTEER, A STAFF MEMBER, YOU ARE WHAT MAKES THIS SUCH A SPECIAL EVENT! YOU ARE WHAT MADE THIS A FANTASTIC WEEKEND! THE 2024 TIM HORTONS OTTAWA DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL HAD DOWNPOURS AND WEATHER DELAYS BUT THE FESTIVAL WAS ABLE TO BE COMPLETED, WHILE MAINTAINING THE INTEGRITY OF THE RACES AND THE SAFETY OF THE PADDLERS, SPECTATORS, PERFORMERS, STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS. THE FESTIVAL WITNESSED INCREDIBLE RESILIENCE FROM EVERYONE INVOLVED, THROUGHOUT THE MANY WEATHER IMPOSED CHALLENGES AND DELAYS. THE FESTIVAL ‘RIDE OR DIE’ CREW WAS IN FULL FORCE AND UNDETERRED, REGARDLESS OF THE POURING RAIN DURING RACES AND FREE CONCERTS. WE SALUTE YOU ALL AND CAN’T WAIT TO DO IT AGAIN (IN DRIER & SUNNIER CONDITIONS)!

Find the times for all races here. From ODBF Charity Challenge Cup Races to Saturday 500 meter races and so much more!

Thanks to Apt613 and Marc Lepage Photography for covering night one of the festival featuring Rare Americans, NOBRO & Th...
06/27/2024

Thanks to Apt613 and Marc Lepage Photography for covering night one of the festival featuring Rare Americans, NOBRO & The Hallions https://apt613.ca/gig-photos-2024-tim-hortons-ottawa-dragonboat-festival-night-1-friday-june-21/ Thank you to sponsors Tim Hortons and Scotiabank

The 2024 edition of the annual Tim Horton’s Dragonboat Festival kicked off on Friday night with a stellar lineup of all-Canadian talent. Celtic rockers, The Hallions got things started with a fiddle-infused kickass set that had the early crowd on their feet. Next up was Montreal punk band NOBR

Congratulations and thank you for everyone who supported the ODBF 5050 Raffle! Can't wait to do it all again! (Just with...
06/27/2024

Congratulations and thank you for everyone who supported the ODBF 5050 Raffle! Can't wait to do it all again! (Just without the pouring rain)

The Ottawa Dragon Boat Foundation (ODBF) is excited to announce its 50/50 raffle in partnership with the Senators Community Foundation. From June 12-23, tickets can be purchased online and onsite at Mooney’s Bay Park during the Tim Hortons Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival from June 21-23. Don’t miss ...

Our friends at Beyond the Pale Brewing Company make this beach worthy beverage and festival exclusive for us each year. ...
06/27/2024

Our friends at Beyond the Pale Brewing Company make this beach worthy beverage and festival exclusive for us each year. It is an easy drinking lager perfect for the summer that also happens to have a great name "Let It Run" and a cool design. There's still time to head over to the Tap Room and pick some up for yourself before it's gone! We recommend doing so asap. When we tried after we were all done tearing down last year it was already too late. But we've heard from a reliable source that there's still some available so go grab yours today!

Another Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival is in the bag! Big shout out to all the teams, volunteers, music acts, stall owners, and guests who make this such a fun event to be a part of. If you visited and enjoyed a can of Let It Run come visit the taproom and stock up on this lager before it is all gone.

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06/27/2024

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SUE HOLLOWAY CUP IS ONE OF THE MOST COVETED PRIZES AT THE TIM HORTONS OTTAWA DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL
SUE HOLLOWAY CUP IS ONE OF THE MOST COVETED PRIZES AT THE TIM HORTONS OTTAWA DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL

🚣‍♀️🔥 Compete for Glory in the Sue Holloway Cup! 🔥🚣‍♂️ Are you ready to test your limits and race alongside the best in the country? The Sue Holloway Cup at the 2025 Tim Hortons Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival (June 20-22) is calling all Dragon Boat Canada (DBC) registered teams! Inspired by the legendary four-time Olympian and Canada Sports Hall of Famer, Sue Holloway, this race honors her drive for excellence—and it's your chance to chase greatness too! With Mixed, Women’s, and Open divisions, the competition will be fierce as top teams from across North America battle it out on the water. As part of the DBC Race Series, this promises to be one of the most competitive and exciting events of the summer. If you want to prove your skills and make waves in the dragon boat community, this is the race to be in! 🌊 Join us for the ultimate challenge and show what your team is made of at one of North America’s premier dragon boat festivals. The Sue Holloway Cup is more than a race—it’s your chance to leave your mark on the sport! 📅 Register today and start your journey toward dragon boat greatness! #SueHollowayCup #TimHortons #OttawaDragonBoatFestival #DBC #ChaseGreatness #DragonBoatCanada #CompetitiveSpirit #Teamwork #RaceToVictory #SummerEvents

Thanks to @thebluestones and everyone who stuck it out in the cold and rain tonight. We love you all!!! See you at the finals tomorrow!

What an incredible show from @thebluestones at the @timhortons Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival FREE concerts presented by @scotiabank

JUST ANNOUNCED: 2024 Tim Hortons Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival Free Concert Lineup presented by Scotiabank featuring @rareamericans, @thebluestones, @nobromusic, @luella_music, @highwatersmusic, @dankellymusic, @emmalamontagnemusic ! #timhortons #ottawa #dragonboat #festival #mooneysbay #beach #myottawa #readyready #paddlesup #dragonboatrace #dragonboatfestival #summersport #summerfun #ottawasummer #watersports #ontario #canada #funtimes #freeconcerts #musicfestival #canadianmusic #localmusic #LiveMusic #Live885 #ottawadragonboatfestival #toppriorityofthesummer 🐲Thank you to our sponsors: @timhortons @scotiabank @btpbrewing @getittechnologies @francisforum @regattasport1 @altsavings #donnacona @live885fm

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The Tim Hortons Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival is a not for profit event founded in 1993. The organization held it’s inaugural festival in 1994 with the assistance of the Hong Kong Canada Business Association. The first event lasted half a day with 25 teams participating. The Festival, which now boasts over 200 teams in competitive, corporate and community categories, is one of the hottest sporting and arts events in the Nation's Capital. Recognized as North America's largest dragon boating festival the four day celebration offers free admission to world class programming, marquee concerts, amusement attractions, sports demonstrations, a variety of artisans, exhibitors, delicious culinary treats, beach-side bar, children’s area and non-stop racing. The Tim Hortons Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival is made possible by the continued support of Canadian Heritage’s Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage, Celebrate Ontario and the City of Ottawa Partnership Program.