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Toronto International Dragon Boat Race Festival


  • Centre Island, Toronto Islands (map)

From the humble beginning of only 27 teams participating in the first festival back in 1989, the Toronto International Dragon Boat Race Festival has evolved to a much bigger operation over the past two decades. Organized by the Toronto Chinese Business Association in collaboration with GWN Dragon Boat, the Festival will once again welcome teams to Center Island, Toronto Islands. 


From the humble beginning of only 27 teams participating in the first festival back in 1989, the Toronto International Dragon Boat Race Festival has evolved to a much bigger operation over the past two decades. Organized by the Toronto Chinese Business Association in collaboration with GWN Dragon Boat, the Festival will once again welcome teams to Center Island, Toronto Islands. This year we are pleased to announce that the Toronto International Dragon Boat Race Festival is a DBC Race Series Event. 

Don't have a team? We have the Experience Dragon Boat Program, click here for more information. 

In 2025, as the Festival celebrates its 37th year, it promises to continue to be one of the most exciting summer events in Toronto and one of the most prestigious dragon boat festivals on the North American dragon boat calendar. Once again, this year, the Festival will welcome teams from across North America.

CALLING ALL SOLO PADDLERS OR SMALL GROUPS

Are you looking to get on the water, but don't have a team? GWN is pleased to offer a program for solo paddlers or small groups.

Experience Dragon Boat Train and Race: A five-week program, with one practice per week and finishing up at the Major League Dragon Boat Festival in your community. This is a perfect opportunity to try the sport. We supply you with all the equipment needed - paddles and lifejackets – all you have to do is show up in clothes that can get wet!

Experience Dragon Boat Race Ready: A program designed for people looking for minimal commitment and just want to race. The program offers a 1-hour practice and then participation in the event.

Learn more by clicking here.


INTRODUCING EVENT GUARD

Event Guard offers your team peace of mind against the unknown.

Cancellation or Postponement: If the event is cancelled or postponed more than 12 hours in advance of the scheduled first race, receive a full refund.

Cancel for Any Reason: Cancel anytime up to 30 days in advance of the event for any reason and receive a full refund.

Event Guard for this event is $145 plus any applicable taxes.


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