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Town Hall Meeting – February 22, 2022

February 21, 2022 - News, Town Hall

Paddles up YYC!!! Join us at the Town Hall to learn about the upcoming season! The CDBS Town Hall Meeting provides attendees (paddlers, volunteers, partners, or “the curious”, all are welcome) the latest...

Dragon Marketplace Directory 2022

February 19, 2022 - News

Dragon Marketplace Directory 2022 The Calgary Dragon Boat Race & Festival is an exciting mix of dragon boat racing, cultural celebrations featuring a main stage of...

It’s official, Calgary Dragon Boat Race & Festival 2022 is BACK!!!

February 16, 2022 - News

The Calgary Dragon Boat Race & Festival is BACK!!!  In less than 135 days, its happening on August 5,6,7, 2022!!! The Calgary Dragon Boat Society expanded the Festival Marketplace with truly unique local small...

Advanced Dragon Boat Paddling Camp 2022 Update Announcement

February 5, 2022 - News

Happy Lunar New Years!!! Here are some details on the upcoming Advanced Dragon Boat Paddling Camp for 2022. We are pleased to be introducing a new stand-alone session (with a separate fee)...

Happy Lunar New Years!

February 1, 2022 - News

Happy Lunar New Years! or Kung Hei Fat Choi! or Gōng Xǐ Fā Cái! Greetings, Paddlers, and friends! Best Wishes for a Healthy and Prosperous New Year!  Happy “Year of the...

Advancing Paddling Camp 2022

October 21, 2021 - News

The Calgary Dragon Boat Society is very pleased to announce the return of the Advancing Paddling Camp in 2022.  The camp will be held at the Calgary Canoe Club on the...

DRAGON MARKETPLACE 2022 is now OPEN!!!

October 20, 2021 - News

Food Trucks, Merchants or Not-for-Profit Organizations are welcome… Dragon MarketplaceAug 6-7, 2022, North Glenmore Park The Calgary Dragon Boat Festival is one of Calgary’s premiere sporting events...

Happy Thanksgiving!!!

October 11, 2021 - News

While it was a record short season, we were glad to have been able to get our members on the water for the last 2 months and see some great practices...

2021 Calgary Dragon Boat Regatta

September 27, 2021 - News

It was a long 2 year hiatus, but finally the wait was over for seven of our local Calgary teams who faced off at a knock out regatta under a glorious...

Dragon Boat Returns!

July 26, 2021 - News

It's been a long wait, but we are excited to announce the return of dragon boat practices in Calgary! We will initially pilot a limited roll out for established local club...

Happy Dragon Boat Festival 2021

June 14, 2021 - News

Although it has been an unusual pandemic year globally, the spirit of our ancient Chinese traditions are alive and well as the Calgary Dragon Boat Society would like to wish you...

Calgary Dragon Boat Season 2021 – CANCELLED

May 9, 2021 - News

It is with a heavy heart and disappointment we are announcing the cancellation of the 2021 Dragon Boat season in Calgary. This includes the Calgary Dragon Boat Festival and all practices....

Special Meeting (By-Laws & Elections) 2021 – Notice

February 13, 2021 - News

Gung Hey Fat Choy!!! Happy Chinese New Years!!! Paddles up! The Calgary Dragon Boat Society will hold a Special Meeting (By-Laws & Elections) on March 22, 2021 @ 7:00 p.m. to...

Calgary Dragon Boat Society – Annual General Meeting (AGM) Notice

January 19, 2021 - News

Happy New Year Everyone! We hope this message finds you well despite the restrictions we are all experiencing. Hopefully time away from dragon boating in 2020 was spent with family &...

Interested in learning more about the National Team?

September 16, 2020 - News

Interested in learning more about the National Team? Join the Program Directors (what we call the people in charge of each category) for an informative orientation session! Did you know that...