The Tim Hortons Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival returns June 19-21, 2026! Participants will have the opportunity to compete at all skill levels, from rookies to world champions, on the waters of Mooney's Bay for a weekend of racing and fun!
The multi-day festival offers spectators free admission for a variety of artisans, exhibitors, delicious culinary treats, beach-side bar, and non-stop racing in community, corporate and sport divisions.
Teams will compete in two 500m races in various Challenge Cup divisions on Saturday, June 20. Top teams will advance to Sunday, June 21 for a 100m, 200m and 500m Grand Final.
Small boat races will be available on Saturday, June 20 (using standard boats). Limited spots available.
NEW Challenges include Building & Development - Women, Come From Away (for visiting teams), Panda Cup (local and visiting team divisions), and Youth - Women!
As a member of the DBC Race Series in the Central Region, DBC crews can use our event as a qualifier while competing for the honour of being crowned the 2026 Sue Holloway Cup Champions!
Individual registration is also available for anyone new to the sport or new to the area and looking to join a team.
We look forward to welcoming new and returning teams to the Nation’s Capital!
Contact information
- Event contact
- Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival
- Phone
- (613) 238-7711
- Website
- Visit website
Top donors
| No. | Name | Amount |
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| 1 | Fleet of Foote | CA$2,000.00 |
| 2 | Anonymous | CA$1,000.00 |
| 3 | Anonymous | CA$983.51 |
| 4 | Eugene Lee | CA$777.00 |
| 5 | Eugene Lee | CA$550.00 |
| 6 | Normande Sylvain | CA$537.69 |
| 7 | Chris & Louisa Teron | CA$537.69 |
| 8 | Jean Teron | CA$537.69 |
| 9 | Derek & Nicolette Pearce | CA$537.69 |
| 10 | Anonymous | CA$355.20 |
Top teams
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Draggin' Docs (W)Raised:CA$11,372.45 |
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Siemens HealthineersCA$2,044.32 RaisedCA$5,000.00 Goal |
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Fleet of Foote FlotsamRaised:CA$2,000.00 |
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| 4 |
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Psirens (W)Raised:CA$1,499.16 |
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| 5 |
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OGE SpitfiresRaised:CA$1,386.85 |
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| 6 |
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My favourite teamRaised:CA$1,327.00 |
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| 7 |
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Wake-Up Warriors (W)Raised:CA$1,217.22 |
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| 8 |
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Herricane Winds (W)Raised:CA$994.27 |
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| 9 |
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Pogue's Rogue PiratesRaised:CA$853.64 |
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| 10 |
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Ottawa Swans (W)CA$839.61 RaisedCA$500.00 Goal |
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| 11 |
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Telfer ThunderRaised:CA$832.28 |
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| 12 |
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The Wellness Warriors (DBC-O)Raised:CA$461.70 |
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| 13 |
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Water BugsRaised:CA$366.45 |
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| 14 |
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Ottawa Shieldmaidens (W)Raised:CA$350.23 |
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| 15 |
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Wonder WiDS (W)Raised:CA$313.03 |
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| 16 |
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Blades of GloryRaised:CA$297.12 |
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| 17 |
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Beerded DragonsRaised:CA$290.97 |
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| 18 |
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FIRE BREATHING MAMAS (W)Raised:CA$271.25 |
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| 19 |
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JLR DragonsRaised:CA$261.31 |
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| 20 |
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Ripple Effect: Privacy EditionRaised:CA$258.04 |
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| 21 |
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DragonRacersRaised:CA$248.77 |
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| 22 |
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TOGETHER CHAMPIONSRaised:CA$242.44 |
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| 23 |
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CEC Wave RidersRaised:CA$238.08 |
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| 24 |
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LunaseaRaised:CA$218.54 |
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| 25 |
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Rowing Rascals (O)Raised:CA$217.57 |
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| 26 |
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Liu Dental Centres Gung HoRaised:CA$209.26 |
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| 27 |
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Out for a Paddle (W)Raised:CA$200.93 |
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| 28 |
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Roger Neilson Children's HospiceRaised:CA$194.27 |
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| 29 |
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CU in R' WakeRaised:CA$194.27 |
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| 30 |
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Amplified DragonsRaised:CA$191.69 |
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| 31 |
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PainKillersRaised:CA$187.94 |
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| 32 |
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DRAGon BoatsRaised:CA$136.11 |
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| 33 |
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GO BIG or Row HomeRaised:CA$116.80 |
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| 34 |
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Paddlin' HellFishRaised:CA$110.23 |
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| 35 |
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2026: A SPACE ODCRaised:CA$109.26 |
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| 36 |
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Vintage QueersRaised:CA$109.26 |
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| 37 |
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Blade Babes (W)Raised:CA$108.31 |
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| 38 |
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PCL ConstructOARSRaised:CA$108.31 |
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| 39 |
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Holy ShipRaised:CA$108.31 |
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| 40 |
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Butts in a Boat (O)Raised:CA$107.43 |
Top fundraisers
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View fundraiser page for Yasmin
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Yasmin AzizCA$2,169.82 RaisedCA$2,500.00 Goal |
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| 2 |
View fundraiser page for Louisa
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Louisa TeronCA$1,879.69 RaisedCA$2,000.00 Goal |
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| 3 |
View fundraiser page for Jonathan
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Jonathan OickleCA$1,797.03 RaisedCA$5,000.00 Goal |
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View fundraiser page for Evelyn
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Evelyn HuerCA$1,390.85 RaisedCA$1,500.00 Goal |
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View fundraiser page for usha
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usha peartCA$1,297.35 RaisedCA$500.00 Goal |
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View fundraiser page for Lisa
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Lisa Rosenkrant...CA$1,000.00 RaisedCA$5,000.00 Goal |
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View fundraiser page for Frances
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Frances BerkmanCA$862.94 RaisedCA$2,000.00 Goal |
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View fundraiser page for Arlene
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Arlene RosenbloomRaised: CA$796.15 |
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View fundraiser page for Gail
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Gail MatysRaised: CA$784.41 |
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| 10 |
View fundraiser page for Eugene
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Eugene LeeRaised: CA$777.00 |
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View fundraiser page for Linda
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Linda GobessiCA$746.00 RaisedCA$2,000.00 Goal |
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View fundraiser page for JANET
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JANET SEALECA$726.91 RaisedCA$750.00 Goal |
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View fundraiser page for Jorie
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Jorie YangCA$591.77 RaisedCA$1,000.00 Goal |
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| 14 |
View fundraiser page for Sherri
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Sherri RenwickCA$542.57 RaisedCA$1,000.00 Goal |
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View fundraiser page for Jacqui
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Jacqui van HeesCA$527.63 RaisedCA$1,000.00 Goal |
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View fundraiser page for Mari
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Mari RidgewayCA$323.95 RaisedCA$250.00 Goal |
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| 17 |
View fundraiser page for Kristin
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Kristin LavoieCA$272.22 RaisedCA$1,000.00 Goal |
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| 18 |
View fundraiser page for Dawn
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Dawn QuigleyCA$269.32 RaisedCA$1,261.26 Goal |
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| 19 |
View fundraiser page for Lisa
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Lisa Dalla RosaCA$269.32 RaisedCA$400.00 Goal |
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View fundraiser page for Selma
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Selma HamdacheCA$215.65 RaisedCA$1,000.00 Goal |
