Festival Location & Site Map

updated: July 28, 2026

The Calgary Dragon Boat Race & Festival is held each year at North Glenmore Park, one of Calgary’s most scenic waterfront destinations. Located along the shores of the Glenmore Reservoir, the park provides a beautiful natural setting for two exciting days of dragon boat racing, cultural performances, family activities, food, entertainment, and community celebration.

The festival grounds are located near the Calgary Canoe Club, where spectators can enjoy excellent views of the races and convenient access to the main stage, team areas, food vendors, beer gardens, Kids Zone, marketplace, and other festival attractions.

North Glenmore Park is easily accessible from communities throughout Calgary. Due to limited space and festival operations, public parking is not available within North Glenmore Park during the festival. Visitors are encouraged to use the designated free parking and complimentary festival shuttle services. Please review the current Transportation and Parking information before travelling to the festival. See Parking and Shuttle information…

Paddlers have commented that the reservoir is one of the best, if not the best water for dragon boating.

Aerial Photo of the Calgary Dragon Boat Race & Festival August 22, 2015
Source: Google Earth