www.Dragon-boats.net  

Great White North

Dragon Boat Winter Training Camp                         

Pines Resort, Melbourne, Florida 

Could you please change the listed URL connection for GWN Dragon Boat. OLD – www.dragon-boat.com NEW – www.gwndragonboat.com  . Thank you very much. Also, the A King is an old contact. Either mine or Carolyn Lee at carolyn@gwndragonboat.com  would be great.

12-17-Apr-2010

Apr 27-May 2 2009

Location: Barnet Marine Park in Burnaby, BC

Registration Deadline: Friday, April 17, 2009
Early Bird Deadline: Friday, March 20, 2009

The Lively Dragon Race  !!        $750    
250 meters, 500 meters & 2000 Meters
Great racing, medals, prizes, friends,
Season opener event.  Register by April 1, 2009 and receive 25 free park entrance tickets.
Kelso Conservation Area, Milton, Ontario
Ramsay Drummond-Young livelydragonclub@gmail.com

Pickering Dragon Boat Race pdb.challenge 
Bruce Handscomb Park on Frenchman’s BayOntario

Community Teams, Professional Teams, Breast Cancer Teams All Welcome

You may obtain a registration form by emailing your request or calling toll free 1-888-679-4222. We will send you a full package outlining the entire festival.

Cambridge Dragon Boat Festival                      
Cambridge, Ontario


Ramsay Drummond-Young  905 407 2174
livelydragonclub@gmail.com

Peterborough Dragon Boat Festival Peterborough Ontario
Races at the T-wharf, Crescent Street
Little Lake, Del Crary Park
Kawartha Credit Union presents
Peterborough's Dragon Boat Festival
Contact - John Gullick 705-295-2867  email John Gullick
         Len Minty,   705-876-1159   email Len Minty

North Sault Rotary Dragon Boat Festival
FESTIVAL_NAME: Sault North Rotary Dragon Boat Festival
FESTIVAL_DATES:12/June/2010

LOCATION: Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario
FESTIVAL_CONTACt:  705 949 5540 or saultnorthrotary@shaw.ca

Dragon Boat Hotline 705-946-7903
Sault North Rotary Dragon Boat Festival launches from Topsail Island, Bellevue Park every second Saturday in June. If we can't race Saturday, a "wind date" is set for Sunday.
 

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c/o United Way South Niagara
800 Niagara Street, Seaway Mall
Welland, ON L3C 6Y2
905-735-0490 or Fax: 905-735-5432

12-June-2010

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Our 10th Anniversary Festival.

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Blind River Dragon Boat Races
 
Blind River, Ontario
The Town of Blind River Festivals Committee working in partnership with the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. This event will create an excellent opportunity for family and friends to participate in a fun and exciting physical activity together. Each boat, measuring forty feet in length, needs a total of 20 strong paddlers, one steersman, and a drummer. The race will take place at Berthelot Park, Blind River  For more information, please call Festivals at 705-356-2251 x2145, fax 705-356-4107
contact: brfestivals@ontera.net

Alcan Dragon Boat Race Festival   British Columbia
Concord Pacific Place, Science World and Creekside Park.  British Columbia, 
Alcan Dragon Boat Festival
118 Keefer Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada V6A 1X4
Phone: 604-688-2382 Fax: 604-608-0962
Email: info@canadadragonboat.com or terry@canadadragonboat.com
To reach race registrar: registrar@canadadragonboat.com
To reach OOT race director: greglamb@telus.net

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On beautiful Georgian Bay. Bring the family - activities for all set on Waubuno Beach. Only 2 hours from Hwy # 401. CCWC Qualifying Race for Open, Mixed and Women. Outrigger OC1 Race with cash prizes. All funds raised go towards West Parry Sound Health Centre and Rotary Club of Parry Sound.

13-Jun-2009 

Each year we host our festival with the goal of raising awareness of breast cancer,provide programs and to raise funds for breast cancer diagnosis and treatment within our local hospitals.Our festival serves Lindsay's Ross Memorial Hospital, Lakeridge Health Port Perry, Uxbridge Cottage Hospital and R.H. McLaughlin Regional Cancer Centre in Oshawa.

22nd Toronto International Dragon Boat Ontario
This annual event brings culture, sport, multicultural entertainment and international flavours to Toronto Centre Island.- with 210 teams competing in over 100 races.
The Tour East Holidays Toronto International Dragon Boat Race Festival, celebrating its 21st year, is organized by the Toronto Chinese Business Association,
Each year the Festival has over 125,000 in attendance. Supported generously by national corporations and smaller local businesses, the Festival has proven to be a great opportunity for business networking.

TIDBRF, GTDBC & TCBA Contacts:
Tel.: 416-598-8945 or 416-595-0313 Fax: 416-595-7334

Toronto Chinese Business Association: office@tcbacanada.com
Hotline 416-595-1739

This is  the largest Dragon Boat Festival in North America,
not just Canada.

Summer Splash is the perfect festival for recreational and semi-competitive teams looking for a good tune-up this season. It is widely regarded as the most fun festival on the Montreal circuit, and we are looking to add some exciting new elements this year. We have 2 categories: Mixed and Women. All crews will be guaranteed 4-5 races, including a 100m sprint, and rumors of a flag catching race!

For more information, please visit www.montrealsummersplash.com
email: info@montrealsummersplash.com 
 

The OPS Dragon Boat Club hosts this small 8-team dragon boat regatta on Canada Day each year. This VERY UNIQUE EVENT takes place in conjunction with canoe/kayak/rowing races for other boats as part of the DDRA Regatta that has been taking place for 125 years. Each team gets three 500m races, and each member of the winning team wins a prestigious DDRA silver cup. See website for details. Space is VERY limited. If you have any questions, please contact Tim.

New Date!

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This year our Dragon Boat Festival is on Saturday 28th June, 2008,
down at the wharf on beautiful Shuswap Lake, North Okanagan area.
We have the longest inland pier in BC. A great little Dragon Boat
Festival to start the season! 'First come' basis for Registrations
with Fees. Don't delay, we fill up fast!

New for 2009 is a paddlers’ party, vendors, event DRYfit tech shirts for participants, and various awards including a team spirit award and medals. Teams that are participating in the Race Series will also be accumulating points to put them in the running for the Series cash prizing!

604 602 7505

905-407-2174
                                     
Registration $750... Discounts available Check it out!!

New Date!

Aliant Halifax Dragon Boat Festival 
Lake Banook, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
The 11^th Annual Aliant Halifax Dragon Boat Festival
Over 90 teams from a wide range of companies and organizations will participate in 200 metre dragon boat races across Lake Banook. The Festival provides businesses and organizations with an opportunity to enjoy a fun-filled day, while making a valuable contribution to an important cause, the Nova Scotia Amateur Sport Fund. The emphasis of the event is on participating and contributing rather than winning races. This makes it suitable and enjoyable for teams of all skill levels. Most past participants had never picked up a paddle before they began the pre-event practice sessions.

Amy MacPherson    Email: amacpherson@sportnovascotia.ca 
Marketing & Events Coordinator

Sport Nova Scotia
5516 Spring Garden Rd., 4th Floor
Halifax, NS B3J 1G6

Phone: (902)425-5450, ext. 344
Fax: (902)425-5606

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Race along the Assiniboine River in support of the Canadian Cancer
Society. To enter a team, call (204) 571-2800.

The Nanaimo Dragon Boat Festival is a premier summer dragon boat festival in July that started in 2003 by the Nanaimo Dragon Boat Festival Society. The festival takes place in the beautiful Nanaimo Harbour at Maffeo Sutton Park and Pioneer Plaza.

Location: Nanaimo Harbour, Maffeo Sutton Park

Race Course: Approximately 500 metres

Event Type: Mixed event. There must be a minimum of eight women paddlers in the boat at all times.

Nanaimo Paddling Centre
Tel. 1-866-658-6333
Email: info@f2000p.org
Web: www.nanaimopaddling.com
info@nanaimodragonboat.com

FESTIVAL_NAME: Sudbury Dragon Boat Festival
FESTIVAL_DATES: 11/07/2008 and 12/07/2008
FESTIVAL_WEBSITE: www.sudburydragonboats.org
LOCATION: Sudbury, Ontario, Canada
FESTIVAL_CONTACT_PERSON: Vivian Xie/Barbara Polowich
CONTACTPERSONSEMAIL: vjxie@sympatico.ca  or
barbara@sudburydragonboats.org

This is the 2nd Annual fundraising event to benefit the Black Gold Health Foundation. This year's festival is also a qualifier for Club Crews.
 

Event Coordinator: Angie Peters – Event Productions
Phone: 604 824-0048 Email: jamr@telus.net

Registration Coordinator: Kathy Preuss
Phone: 604 792-9336 Email: korkie18@hotmail.com

Club President: Manfred Preuss
Phone: 604 792-9252 Email: derfnam57@hotmail.com

25-Jul-2009

French Dressing Jeanswear and Grandview Marketing International, we would like to invite you to attend the Fifth annual “International Dragon Boats for the Cure”
Website
Contact: Gerry Orum gerryo@chumwindsor.com

11-12-Jul-2009

Thunder Bay Dragon Boat Race   
Boulevard Lake, Thunder Bay, Ontario

"Paddle, Steer, Drum and Cheer....Let us Entertain you! The Thunder Bay Dragon Boat Race Festival Committee will be hosting the  Annual Thunder Bay Dragon Boat Race Festival  at "beautiful" Boulevard Lake. It is an opportunity for all to actively participate in a major recreational and cultural event that makes us all proud and supports three worthy charities Canadian Mental Health, St. Joseph's Foundation and the Catholic Family Development Centre".

Chair for 2007 is Volker Kromm. He can be contacted by e-mail at vkromm@shaw.ca  or by telephone at 344-9689 or Cell 627-6511.

For Team questions, please e-mail:
teams@thunderbaydragonboat.com.

Donna Mitani, Coordinator
(807) 768-4407, Fax  (807) 768-8820 
Thunder Bay Dragon Boat Race Festival, 63 Carrie Street, Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7A 4J2

Annual Dragon Boat Festival
General questions about the race or registration information, please call the Festival Hotline at (705)497-8491 or e-mail northbaydragonboatfestival@hotmail.com 

North Bay Dragon Boat Festival
c/o KPMG LLP
P.O. Box 990
North Bay, ON P1B 8K3

St. Catharines Dragon Boat Festival 
Henley Rowing Course on Martindale Pond, St. Catharines, Ontario
beautiful location at the Henley
muslk3@niagara.com

Please visit on the following link in order to register your teams for the 13th Montreal International Dragon Boat Race Festival.

English: https://www.montrealdragonboat.com/english/login.php 

French: https://www.montrealdragonboat.com/french/login.php

 
LOCATION: Olympic Basin, Parc Jean-Drapeau in Montreal, QC

Welcome to the 5th annual Greater Vernon Dragon Boat Race & Festival. Every year teams from across the city and Western Canada, join together to race in this event and celebrate the culture and heritage of China. Several teams are drawn from local associations, businesses, and city organizations, while many other teams are visiting from Western Canada. Teams have an opportunity to compete in Women's, Men's and Mixed Divisions.

Shawn Samol
Phone: (403) 874-6807
Fax: (403) 286-6810

The Greater Vernon Dragon Boat Race & Festival
8123 Bowglen Road, NW
Calgary, Alberta, T3B 2T1

Breast Cancer Survivor Festival, Two day event July26 &27, awards
event Sunday,July27th
world renowned paddling venue
EARLY REGISTRATION:Feb.28-EARLY REG. FEE:$1,000
REGISTRATION:Deadline March 28,2008 FEE:$1,100
further details will be provided as they become available-see above web
site

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The River City Dragon Boat Festival always promises a great time! The family friendly atmosphere is jam packed with entertainment, racing, and activities. This festival is well worth the trip and a great event to add to your summer plans.

Registration is underway! The limited number of team spots will fill up very quickly and is sure to sell out.

You may obtain a registration form by emailing your request or calling toll free 1-888-679-4222. We will send you a full package outlining the entire festival.

Waterloo Region Dragon Boat Festival 
Laurel Creek Conservation Area in Waterloo Ontario

New Date!

VI Open Dragon Boat Championships
Gorge Rowing & Paddling Centre
2940 Jutland Road, Victoria, BC

Hosted by the Gorge Rowing & Paddling Centre. This event has enjoyed tremendous success and received rave reviews from participating crews and the media.  It is our hopes to continue building a premier summer event for paddlers and spectators alike.  Each year over 50 dragon boat teams participate in a memorable day of racing and celebration.

We are also proud to feature a Breast Cancer Challenge Race

FESTIVAL_NAME: Caressant Care Wooodstock Rotary
Dragon Boat Festival
FESTIVAL_DATES: 8/08/2009
FESTIVAL_WEBSITE: www.dragonboatwoodstock.ca
LOCATION: Woodstock, Ontario, Canada
FESTIVAL_CONTACT_PERSON: Melissa Lowes
CONTACTPERSONSEMAIL: dragonboatwoodstock@gmail.com

The 17th Annual Calgary Dragon Boat Race Festival   
FESTIVAL_NAME: Calgary Dragon Boat Festival
FESTIVAL_DATES: 8-10/08/2008
FESTIVAL_WEBSITE: www.calgarydragonboat.com  Hope to see you there!
LOCATION: North Glenmore Park, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
FESTIVAL_CONTACT_PERSON: Judy
CONTACTPERSONSEMAIL: judy@calgarydragonboat.com
 

8-10/08/2008

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2008 Calgary Community Dragon Boat Race & Festival
August 9 & 10, 2008
at Glenmore Reservoir, North Glenmore Park, Calgary, Alberta
FREE Admission & Shttle Bus Service

2 Full Days of:
- Traditional Dragon Boat Races
- Multi-Cultural Entertainments & Performances
- Family / Kid Activities

For Race Team Registration & Sponsorship information please visit:
www.chinatowncalgary.com/dragonboat/

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Festival Contact Person: Darlene MacGillivray, Executive Director, Kenora and Lake of the Woods Regional Community Foundation
Contact Person Email: communityfoundation@mykenora.com
 

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The day long event will he held at the Kenora Rowing Club on Rabbit Lake. Registration is limited to the first 33 teams signed in. Each team will be guaranteed 3 races. The event will also feature a Children's Water Festival, where youth will enjoy learning about the importance of water in their daily lives by participating in a series of fun and educational games. Food and beverages will be sold at the site. Don't miss out on this terrific community event !! There is something for everyone at the Sixth Annual Kenora Dragon Boat Festival.

                  
FESTIVAL_NAME: London Dragon Boat Race Festival
FESTIVAL_DATES: 21/08/2010
FESTIVAL_WEBSITE: http://dragonboatlondon.ca
LOCATION: Fanshawe Conservation Area, Clarke Road, London, Ontario, Canada
FESTIVAL_CONTACT_PERSON: Ken Ross
CONTACTPERSONSEMAIL: raceinfo@dragonboatlondon.ca
PERSON_SUBMITTING_INFO: Heather Peel
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Mailing Address:
The London Dragon Boat Race Festival
P.O. Box 132, Station "B"
London, ON N6A 4V6

10th Annual Edmonton Dragon Boat Festival             
Louise McKinney Park, Edmonton, Alberta
contact person is "Event Coordinator"
contact email address is dragonboats@edbfa.com
 P.O. Box 37
Main Post Office
Edmonton, Alberta
Canada, T5J 2G9
Tel: (780) 493-8158

Victoria Dragon Boat Festival  British Columbia
General inquiries: info@victoriadragonboat.com
Race: race@victoriadragonboat.com
Volunteer: volunteer@victoriadragonboat.com
Tel: (250) 472-2628
Fax: (250) 472-0680

PO BOX 1234-621 Discovery St
Victoria, BC - V8W 2T6

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Competitive teams - Saturday August 23rd
500 meter races
Three races guaranteed
Entry fee is 525$ until June 31st and 575$ afterwards

Amateur teams - Sunday pm August 24th
500 & 200 meter races
Two races guaranteed or more
Entry fee is 400$

http://www.cancer.ca/manitoba/how%20you%20can%20help/mb-special%20events/mb-dragon%20boats.aspx?sc_lang=en

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Festival will feature the Tabi Breast Cancer Survivor Village dedicated
to BCS teams which will provide a free breakfast on both days of the
festival. There will also be a beer garden, live music and the Health
and Wellness Village which will offer a wide variety of delicious,
health conscious foods, yoga sessions, natural health and beauty products
etc.

You may obtain a registration form by emailing your request  or calling toll free 1-888-679-4222. We will send you a full package outlining the entire festival

Carleton Place Fall 400  Ontario
Carleton Place, Ontario, 
Contact Glenn McGee admin@fall400.com
Location: Carleton Place, Ontario (20 miles west of Ottawa).

Race Length - 400m
# of boats - we're limiting registration to 40 crews this year.

12/09/2009

Lively Dragon Christie Lake Team Building Event

Hamilton Ontario   $750
Beautiful Park...Lake offers 2.5km of paddling pleasure.  2 free practices included

 (Camping also available)

Contact: livelydragonclub@gmail.com  or 905 407-2174

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fun - community sprit minded event

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Paddle on the Avon River in one of the most beautiful parks in the province. Lots of
great food and entertainment will draw thousands of people to watch.
Teams feel the enthusiasm of the crowd as they are close by and can cheer on
their favorite team.

Teams from novice to experienced get a minimum of 3 good races against
equally competitive teams. Please join us and enjoy the Stratford
experience and hospitality of one of the province's most success dragon boat
festival.

If you have never been here, you are missing a great time.

18-Sep-2010

Festival Name: Kelowna Dragon Boat Festival
Website: Kelowna Dragon Boat Festival 
Location: Kelowna, British Columbia, Ca
Contact: Jean Dion  Manager/Race Registrar
Contact email: Kelowna Dragon Boat Festival info@kelownadragonboatfestival.com

202-1470 St. Paul Street, Kelowna, BC V1Y 2E6
Ph: (250) 868.1136 Fax: (250) 868.1184

The event will present an opportunity for citizens to actively
participate in a major recreational and cultural event that will make us all
proud. The coming together and support of our civic leaders, governments,
businesses, sponsors, donors, volunteers and various organisations is
imperative to make the Dragon Boat Race Festival a successful community
event
The Community Foundation of Orillia & Area
22 Peter St., P.O. Box 2525 – Orillia – ON – L3V 7A3
Phone 705-325-4903 – Fax 705-325-6817

Lively Dragon
Ontario
River Run
Pleasure Cruise 27 km gentle paddling fun.
Enjoy a team picnic. 

Saturday, October 2nd
^{Departure time is 10 AM}

 Whole teams, partial teams and/or individuals.

(Please note this is a single voyage river run starting in the morning at 10 AM finishing between 2 & 3 PM)

(potluck snack on the way)

The paddling is done at a leisurely pace.  Enjoy the nature on the Grand River.
Contact Jackie Taggart  or Ramsay Drummond-Young

2-Oct-2010