Toronto Experience Dragon Boat Racing with GWN Dragon Boat
So you want to try dragon boat racing this summer, but are unsure where to begin. Rounding up twenty friends and co-workers can be like herding cats—er, dragons. That’s exactly why we created a recreational program within Toronto, to help get you on the water this summer.
There are two Experience Dragon Boat Racing Program options available: Train & Race Package and Race Ready Package.
Train & Race Package
Program Details
The Experience Dragon Boat Train & Race package is a five-week program leading up to the GWN Dragon Boat Challenge. One 1hr practice is held per week, making it the perfect opportunity to try out the sport without having to commit too much of your time. We supply you with all the equipment needed (i.e. boats, paddles, and lifejackets) – all you have to do is show up in clothes that can get wet!
Along with the five-week program, you'll also get the chance to compete in the GWN Dragon Boat Challenge with the rest of the people in the program. Dragon boating is a great way to meet new people and this program can make you some lifelong friends.
What you get:
- 5 weeks of practices with certified coaches
- All equipment provided (boats, paddles, lifejackets)
- Entry to the GWN Dragon Boat Challenge along with the other program members
- Team shirt for the festival
- Team tent in the Athletes' Village at the festival
Race Ready Package
Program Details
Great for locals who want to knock off some rust before the GWN Dragon Boat Challenge, or for paddlers who love to travel and want to join a team.
What you get:
- 1 practice with a certified coach the week leading up to the GWN Dragon Boat Challenge
- All equipment provided (boats, paddles, lifejackets)
- Entry to the GWN Dragon Boat Challenge along with the other program members
- Team shirt for the festival
- Team tent in the Athletes' Village at the festival
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
Train & Race: Toronto East-End Closed
Location: Balmy Beach Canoe Club | Practice Times: Wednesdays - 7pm-8pm (August 10th, 2022 - September 7th, 2022)
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CA$175.00
Train & Race: Toronto West-End Closed
Location: Sunnyside Paddling Club | Practice Times: Mondays - 6:30pm-7:30pm (August 8th - September 6th)
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CA$175.00
Train & Race: Mississauga (Tuesday Session) Closed
Location: Mississauga Canoe Club | Practice Times: Tuesdays - 6pm-7pm (August 9th - September 6th)
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CA$175.00
Train & Race: Toronto West-End (ACP) Closed
Participants of all genders and ages who are survivors of any type of cancer | Location: Sunnyside Paddling Club | Practice Times: Mondays - 6:30pm-7:30pm (August 8th - September 6th)
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CA$175.00Apr 15 - Sep 7
Race Ready: GWN Dragon Boat Challenge Closed
Location: TBD | Practice time: TBD
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CA$85.00
Train & Race: Mississauga (Wednesday Session) Closed
Location: Mississauga Canoe Club | Practice Times: Wednesdays - 6pm-7pm (August 10th - September 7th)
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CA$175.00Apr 15 - Sep 7
Practice Locations
Train & Race Toronto East-End Location: Balmy Beach Canoe Club (10 Ashbridges Bay Park Road, Toronto, ON)
Practice Times: Wednesdays, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Practice Dates: August 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st, and September 6th
Train & Race Toronto West-End Location*: Sunnyside Paddling Club (1755 Lake Shore Blvd. W, Toronto, ON)
Practice Times: Mondays, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Practice Dates: August 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th, and September 5th
- Regular Team
- All Cancer Paddler (ACP) Team (participants of all genders and ages who are survivors of any type of cancer)
Train & Race Mississauga Location: Mississauga Canoe Club (31 Front St., Mississauga, ON)
Tuesday Session:
Practice Times: Tuesdays, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Practice Dates: August 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th, and September 6th
Wednesday Session:
Practice Times: Wednesdays, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Practice Dates: August 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st, and September 7th
Race Ready: Marilyn Bell Park (1095 Lakeshore Blvd. W, Toronto, ON)
Practice Time: 6:00 PM - 7:00PM
Practice Date: Friday, September 9th
Contact information
- Event contact
- Event Organizer
- Phone
- +1 416-962-8899
- Website
- Visit website
