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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2025 Curling for a Cause | CA$3,140.00 |
| 2 | 2025 Curling for a Cause | CA$3,140.00 |
| 3 | Anonymous | CA$3,000.00 |
| 4 | Anonymous | CA$3,000.00 |
| 5 | The Krstajic Foundation | CA$2,500.00 |
| 6 | Export Development Canada | CA$2,500.00 |
| 7 | Grant Stotts | CA$2,147.86 |
| 8 | Anonymous | CA$2,147.86 |
| 9 | Fleet of Foote | CA$2,000.00 |
| 10 | Anonymous | CA$1,611.14 |
Top teams
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Draggin' Docs (W)CA$49,587.43 RaisedCA$42,000.00 Goal |
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| 2 |
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Fleet of Foote FlotsamRaised:CA$38,399.58 |
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| 3 |
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Chinatown ShowboatCA$20,175.86 RaisedCA$20,000.00 Goal |
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| 4 |
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Great Big C (O)CA$18,060.72 RaisedCA$20,000.00 Goal |
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| 5 |
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Herricane Winds (W)CA$16,397.71 RaisedCA$15,000.26 Goal |
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| 6 |
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Paddlin' HellFishRaised:CA$11,679.61 |
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| 7 |
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PARTY OARS! (W)Raised:CA$11,365.32 |
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| 8 |
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Dragon Our AssetsCA$6,690.18 RaisedCA$10,000.00 Goal |
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| 9 |
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Ottawa's Own Dirty Oars (W)Raised:CA$5,897.59 |
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| 10 |
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GTBRaised:CA$5,786.01 |
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| 11 |
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OGE SpitfiresRaised:CA$5,323.51 |
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| 12 |
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Holy ShipCA$5,115.55 RaisedCA$4,000.00 Goal |
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| 13 |
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Wild Women on Water (W)CA$4,573.00 RaisedCA$3,000.00 Goal |
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| 14 |
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PainKillersCA$4,455.45 RaisedCA$4,000.00 Goal |
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| 15 |
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JLR DragonsRaised:CA$4,433.78 |
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| 16 |
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Psirens (W)Raised:CA$4,283.39 |
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| 17 |
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GTB Girls (W)Raised:CA$4,280.22 |
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| 18 |
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Siemens HealthineersCA$3,755.57 RaisedCA$5,000.00 Goal |
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| 19 |
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Vintage QueersRaised:CA$3,737.74 |
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| 20 |
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Liu Dental Centres Gung HoRaised:CA$3,694.63 |
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| 21 |
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Ottawa Shieldmaidens (W)Raised:CA$2,888.44 |
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| 22 |
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Blade Babes (W)Raised:CA$2,822.93 |
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| 23 |
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Wake-Up Warriors (W)Raised:CA$2,816.01 |
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| 24 |
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PanaceaaRaised:CA$2,663.72 |
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| 25 |
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Modern Niagara Rocks and RowsRaised:CA$2,636.16 |
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| 26 |
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CNSC Heavy Water DragonsRaised:CA$2,534.87 |
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| 27 |
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OC Dragon WarriorsCA$2,198.55 RaisedCA$2,000.00 Goal |
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| 28 |
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We Beat UCA$2,134.33 RaisedCA$5,000.00 Goal |
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| 29 |
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Chicks With Sticks (W)Raised:CA$2,053.72 |
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| 30 |
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Bytown Super C (DBC - W)Raised:CA$1,943.73 |
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| 31 |
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Rowing Rascals (O)Raised:CA$1,554.44 |
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| 32 |
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Fleet of Foote JetsamRaised:CA$1,545.46 |
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| 33 |
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The Pepper Pod Paddlers (W)Raised:CA$1,473.97 |
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| 34 |
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CEC Wave RidersCA$1,430.09 RaisedCA$1,000.00 Goal |
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| 35 |
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GO BIG or Row HomeCA$1,427.80 RaisedCA$2,000.00 Goal |
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| 36 |
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RNCH Star PaddlersRaised:CA$1,420.95 |
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| 37 |
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ODBC Dragon Masters Open (DBC - O)Raised:CA$1,336.81 |
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| 38 |
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My favourite teamRaised:CA$1,327.00 |
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| 39 |
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DRAGon BoatsRaised:CA$1,322.85 |
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| 40 |
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The Wellness WarriorsRaised:CA$1,250.53 |
Top fundraisers
| 1 |
View fundraiser page for Daniel
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Daniel ActonCA$9,346.04 RaisedCA$750.00 Goal |
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| 2 |
View fundraiser page for Lisa
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Lisa Rosenkrant...CA$5,527.08 RaisedCA$5,000.00 Goal |
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| 3 |
View fundraiser page for Andrea
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Andrea SabeanRaised: CA$5,163.91 |
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| 4 |
View fundraiser page for Mark
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Mark NormanCA$5,147.84 RaisedCA$5,000.00 Goal |
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| 5 |
View fundraiser page for Richard
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Richard MartinCA$3,884.65 RaisedCA$10,000.00 Goal |
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| 6 |
View fundraiser page for Yasmin
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Yasmin AzizRaised: CA$3,767.81 |
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| 7 |
View fundraiser page for usha
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usha peartCA$3,693.72 RaisedCA$500.00 Goal |
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| 8 |
View fundraiser page for Jo-Anne
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Jo-Anne TrenholmRaised: CA$3,605.44 |
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| 9 |
View fundraiser page for Sandy
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Sandy FooteCA$3,466.03 RaisedCA$2,000.00 Goal |
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| 10 |
View fundraiser page for Andrew
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Andrew CampbellCA$3,448.68 RaisedCA$3,000.00 Goal |
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| 11 |
View fundraiser page for Kaslyne
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Kaslyne O'ConnorCA$3,407.80 RaisedCA$100.00 Goal |
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| 12 |
View fundraiser page for Jonathan
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Jonathan OickleCA$3,391.72 RaisedCA$5,000.00 Goal |
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| 13 |
View fundraiser page for Chris
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Chris ClineCA$3,197.55 RaisedCA$2,500.00 Goal |
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| 14 |
View fundraiser page for Andy
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Andy ChurchCA$3,140.00 RaisedCA$3,000.00 Goal |
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| 15 |
View fundraiser page for Alayne
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Alayne MainCA$3,125.70 RaisedCA$3,000.00 Goal |
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| 16 |
View fundraiser page for Evelyn
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Evelyn HuerCA$3,120.37 RaisedCA$1,500.00 Goal |
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| 17 |
View fundraiser page for Ed
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Ed DunniganRaised: CA$2,668.31 |
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| 18 |
View fundraiser page for Sean
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Sean ReaCA$2,585.07 RaisedCA$2,500.00 Goal |
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| 19 |
View fundraiser page for Jacqui
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Jacqui van HeesCA$2,514.88 RaisedCA$2,500.00 Goal |
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| 20 |
View fundraiser page for Chuck
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Chuck LamarreCA$2,484.42 RaisedCA$1,000.00 Goal |
