Calgary Dragon Boat Race & Festival

North Glenmore Park

As Calgary’s premier water sport festival, the Calgary Dragon Boat Race & Festival draws +1850 competitors, +4000 spectators and an abundance of excitement and cultural experiences. Every year, the Calgary Dragon Boat Society (CDBS) organizies this 2 Day Dragon Boat Race & Festival at North Glenmore Park to show case culture and dragon boat racing.

In 2016, the Calgary Dragon Boat Society celebrated the 25th Anniversary of Dragon Boating in the community and today to is one of Calgary's "best family friendly outdoor festivals around.

Photos speak a thousand words, but videos will speak more than a thousand words and will show you the raw emotion of the comradery, sportsmanship, dedication, team spirit, and why Dragon Boating is so attractive.
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The Calgary Dragon Boat Race & Festival is geared towards creating an unforgettable experience. The dragon boat competition illustrates comradery, teamwork and inspiration. Stemmed by a 2000-year-old Chinese legend, Dragon Boat Racing is still very active and remains a tradition to this day.

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WHERE TO PARK?

PARK at Grey Eagle Resort & Casino and RIDE shuttle for the best access to North Glenmore Park this Saturday and Sunday.

FREE PARKING AND FREE SHUTTLE BUSES AVAILABLE TO ALL PUBLIC!!!

LIMITED PARKING AT NORTH GLENMORE PARK due to construction!!!

See parking information...

Festival Schedule

Special events
- Breast Cancer Race & Pink Flower Ceremony
- Dragon Boat Charity Race

Family Fun Zone by Calgary Flames

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Official Race Grid 2018

Saturday Race Grid is now available. Sunday's Progression will be posted shortly. Please check here for the latest updates!

See Race Grid

WHO'S PARTICIPATING THIS YEAR?

Calgary Dragon Boat Society welcome all teams and especially those visiting Calgary. Here's the list of teams currently registered for 2018 Calgary Dragon Boat Race & Festival...

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Sinopec "Dragon Boat Festival" Banquet & AGM 2018

Thank you for joining us on Wednesday, June 20th, 2018 to celebrate a 2000 year old Chinese cultural tradition called the "Dragon Boat Festival", held at the Regency Palace Restaurant in the heart of Chinatown.