Toronto Experience Dragon Boat Racing with GWN Dragon Boat - Summer Program
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 Tim Hortons 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 Tim Hortons 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 a coach
- All equipment provided (boats, paddles, lifejackets)
- Entry to the Tim Hortons GWN Dragon Boat Challenge along with the other program members on September 9th and 10th
- 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 Tim Hortons GWN Dragon Boat Challenge, or for paddlers who love to travel and want to join a team.
What you get:
- 1 practice with a coach the week leading up to the Tim Hortons GWN Dragon Boat Challenge
- All equipment provided (boats, paddles, lifejackets)
- Entry to the Tim Hortons GWN Dragon Boat Challenge along with the other program members on September 9th and 10th
- 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: Mississauga Canoe Club (Monday 6pm) Closed
Location: Mississauga Canoe Club | Practice Times: Mondays - 6pm-7pm (August 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th, September 4th)
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CA$175.00
Train & Race: Sunnyside Paddling Club (Monday 6:30pm) Closed
Location: Sunnyside Paddling Club | Practice Times: Mondays - 6:30pm-7:30pm (August 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th, September 4th)
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CA$175.00
Train & Race: Balmy Beach Canoe Club (Wednesday 6pm) Closed
Location: Balmy Beach Canoe Club | Practice Times: Wednesdays - 6:00pm-7:00pm (August 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th, September 6th)
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CA$175.00
Train & Race: Balmy Beach Canoe Club (Wednesday 7pm) Closed
Location: Balmy Beach Canoe Club | Practice Times: Wednesdays - 7:00pm-8:00pm (August 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th, September 6th)
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CA$175.00
Train & Race: Richmond Hill Canoe Club (Thursday 7:15pm) Closed
Location: Richmond Hill Canoe Club | Practice Times: Thursdays - 7:15pm-8:015pm (August 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st, September 7th)
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CA$175.00
Race Ready: Tim Hortons GWN Dragon Boat Challenge Closed
Location: Marilyn Bell Park | Practice Time: 6:00PM - 7:00PM (Date: TBD)
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CA$95.00
Practice Locations
Train & Race:
Mississauga Canoe Club (31 Front St. N., Mississauga, ON)
Practice Times: Mondays, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Practice Dates: August 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th, September 4th
Sunnyside Paddling Club (1755 Lake Shore Blvd. W, Toronto, ON)
Practice Times: Mondays, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Practice Dates: August 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th, September 4th
Balmy Beach Canoe Club (10 Ashbridges Bay Park Road, Toronto, ON)
Practice Times: Wednesdays, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Practice Dates: August 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th, September 6th
Balmy Beach Canoe Club (10 Ashbridges Bay Park Road, Toronto, ON)
Practice Times: Wednesdays, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Practice Dates: August 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th, September 6th
Richmond Hill Canoe Club (70 Olde Bayview Ave, Richmond Hill, ON)
Practice Times: Thursdays, 7:15 PM - 8:15 PM
Practice Dates: August 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st, September 7th
Race Ready:
Location: TBD
Practice Time: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Practice Date: TBD
What is Included
Train & Race Package
- 5 weeks of practices with a coach
- All equipment provided (boats, paddles, lifejackets)
- Entry to the Tim Hortons GWN Dragon Boat Challenge along with the other program members on September 9th and 10th, 2023
- Team shirt for the festival
- Team tent in the Athletes' Village at the festival
Race Ready Package
- 1 practice with a coach the week leading up to the Tim Hortons GWN Dragon Boat Challenge along with the other program members (Date TBD)
- All equipment provided (boats, paddles, lifejackets)
- Entry to the Tim Hortons GWN Dragon Boat Challenge along with the other program members on September 9th and 10th, 2023
- Team shirt for the festival
- Team tent in the Athletes' Village at the festival
Contact information
- Event contact
- Event Organizer
- Phone
- +1 (855) 496-2628
- Website
- Visit website
