
Sinopec Dragon Boat Charity Race
Starting in 2011, the CDBS created the Dragon Boat Charity Race to help raise awareness & funds for a selected non-profit organization from the community of Calgary.
Each year, +100 participants from all levels of government, business and community, experience the spirit of Dragon Boating by paddling in race of 5 teams, while helping to raise awareness and funds for the Charity Race Recipient.

The Board of Directors are extremely proud to announce that this year’s Charity Recipient is the Aboriginal Friendship Centre of Calgary (AFCC).
Their mission is to provide Indigenous cultural connection through programs and services for the urban population.
WELCOME ON BOARD!!!
Sinopec Dragon Boat Charity Race Schedule
Updated: February 15, 2022
Friday, August 5, 2022 |
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Time | Docks | Big Tent |
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1:00pm | Exhibition Races & Practices | |
5:00pm | Dragon Boat Charity Race Participant Practice | |
5:30pm |
Festival Kickoff & Paddler’s Welcome Party |
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6:30pm |
Opening Remarks Multi-cultural Performances by Global Fest |
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7:00pm | Team Captains Meeting @ Calgary Canoe Club |
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8:00pm | Door Prize Draws | |
10:00pm | Festival Site Closes |
Sunday, August 7, 2022FREE festival parking (at Mount Royal University), FREE SHUTTLES!!! See details… |
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Time | Docks | Big Tent |
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7:00am | Festival Site Opens | Merchants and Food Trucks |
9:00am | Racing Starts (see race grid…) | |
11:00am | Sinopec Dragon Boat Charity Race (see more info…) |
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11:10am | Corporate Cup Challenge | |
12:30pm | Multi-cultural Performances by Global Fest – TBA |
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12:40pm | Racing Resumes | |
3:00pm | Racing completed for the day. | |
3:30pm | Dragon Boat Awards Presentation – Chinese Lion Dance – Race Cup & Metal Presentations – Festival Closing Remarks |
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10:00pm | Festival Site Closes |