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 Tim Hortons GWN Dragon Boat Challenge held on Saturday September 6th & Sunday September 7th 2025 at Marilyn Bell Park, Toronto, ON. 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.
Dragon boating is a great way to meet new people and this program can make you some lifelong friends. 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!
What you get:
- 5 weeks of practices with certified coaches
- All equipment provided (boats, paddles, lifejackets)
- Entry to the Tim Hortons 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, new paddlers looking to try dragon boating, 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 Tim Hortons GWN Dragon Boat Challenge (date/time TBC)
- All equipment provided (boats, paddles, lifejackets)
- Entry to the Tim Hortons 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: Mississauga (Thursdays, 6pm)
Location: Mississauga Canoe Club | Practice Times: Thursdays - 6pm-7pm (August 7th - September 4th)
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Register for Train & Race: Mississauga (Thursdays, 6pm)$184.65
($179 + $5.65 processing fee. Pricing does not include HST)
Train & Race: Toronto West-End (Mondays, 6:30pm)
Location: Sunnyside Paddling Club | Practice Times: Mondays - 6:30pm-7:30pm (August 4th - September 1st)
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Register for Train & Race: Toronto West-End (Mondays, 6:30pm)$184.65
($179 + $5.65 processing fee. Pricing does not include HST)
Train & Race: Toronto East-End (Wednesdays, 6pm)
Location: Balmy Beach Canoe Club | Practice Times: Wednesdays - 6pm-7pm (August 6th, 2025 - September 3rd, 2025)
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Register for Train & Race: Toronto East-End (Wednesdays, 6pm)$184.65
($179 + $5.65 processing fee. Pricing does not include HST)
Train & Race: Richmond Hill (Tuesdays, 6pm)
Location: Richmond Hill Canoe Club | Practice Times: Tuesdays - 6pm-7pm (August 5th to September 2nd)
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Register for Train & Race: Richmond Hill (Tuesdays, 6pm)$184.65
($179 + $5.65 processing fee. Pricing does not include HST)
Race Ready: GWN Dragon Boat Challenge
Location: TBD | Practice time: TBD
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Register for Race Ready: GWN Dragon Boat Challenge$100.65
($95 + $5.65 processing fee. Pricing does not include HST)
Practice Locations
Train & Race Program:
Toronto East Balmy Beach Canoe Club (10 Ashbridges Bay Park Road, Toronto, ON)
Practice Times: Wednesdays, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Practice Dates: August 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th, and September 3rd
Toronto West Sunnyside Paddling Club (1755 Lake Shore Blvd. W, Toronto, ON)
Practice Times: Mondays, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Practice Dates: August 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th, and September 1st
Mississauga Canoe Club (31 Front St., Mississauga, ON)
Practice Times: Thursdays, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Practice Dates: August 7th, 15th, 21st, 28th, and September 4th
Richmond Hill Canoe Club (Lake Wilcox, 70 Olde Bayview Ave, Richmond Hill, ON)
Practice Times: Tuesdays, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Practice Dates: August 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th, September 2nd
Race Ready: Location TBD
Practice Time: TBD
Practice Date: TBD
What's 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 6th & 7th, 2025
- 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 Festival (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 6th & 7th, 2025
- Team shirt for the festival
- Team tent in the Athletes' Village at the festival
Contact information
- Event contact
- Event Organizer
- info@gwnevents.com
- Phone
- +1 416-962-8899
- Website
- Visit website
