September 27, 20252026 Program and Event Calendar
Community Events and Races – more dates to be announced soon
| Date | Time | Event Description |
|---|---|---|
| February 22 | 11:00 AM – 5:00PM | Lunar New Year Parade and Dragon Boat BC Chinatown Hub Open House- Vancouver Chinatown |
| Vancouver Chinatown Spring Parade: Dragon Boat BC Dragon Boat Float 溫哥華唐人街春節遊行: 龍舟巡遊花車 – 11:00 AM-1:00 PM, starting from the Millennium Gate on East Pender Also stop by to visit the Dragon Boat BC Chinatown Hub to see our new space, shop Dragon Boat BC lucky new merchandise, and win prizes throughout the day! Plus, teams and paddlers will enjoy exclusive registration discounts for our new training space for the season ahead, and get the chance to test out new ergs and other equipment. |
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| May 2 – AM | 9:00 AM – 12:00PM | Burnwater Youth Regatta – Olympic Village |
| The first race of the season, the Burnwater Youth Regatta is Western Canada’s only youth-team focused regatta. Cheer on these young athletes for free, and soak in the festive environment. Free admission! | ||
| May 2 – PM | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Burnwater Spring Sprint – Olympic Village |
| The Burnwater Spring Sprint is back; kick off the racing season with 3 X 200M races on the False Creek race course. Free admission! | ||
| May 24 | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Birds Nest Properties Community Paddling Day – Olympic Village |
| Join us for 45 minute dragon boat or kayak paddling sessions beginning on the hour in Olympic Village, with proceeds going to support community charities and causes. | ||
| May 30 | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Vessi 500 Championship – Olympic Village |
| Soak in the sun, grab a bite or a drink, and try out Vessi’s famous waterproof shoes- all as one of Canada’s biggest races comes down the race course beside you! Watch as mixed and women’s teams face off against each other on False Creek. Free admission! | ||
| Returning in 2027 | 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM | Concord Pacific Dragon Boat Festival – Concord Pacific Place/False Creek |
| Summer starts on False Creek; join us at North America’s flagship dragon boat festival on Concord Pacific Place, Creekside Park, and False Creek. 6,000 paddlers and 250,000 spectators enjoy cultural performances across the site, the continent’s most exciting dragon boat races, and an exciting local live music program on the TD Main Stage. Free admission! | ||
| July 12 | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Birds Nest Properties Community Paddling Day – Olympic Village |
| Join us for 45 minute dragon boat or kayak paddling sessions beginning on the hour in Olympic Village, with proceeds going to support community charities and causes. | ||
| July 25 | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Harrison Dragon Boat Festival – Harrison Lake |
| One of the race calendar’s most popular events is back! Sneak away for the weekend, and join us at scenic Harrison Lake to soak in the sun. Organized in partnership with the Fraser Valley Paddling Club. Free admission! | ||
| August 2 | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Birds Nest Properties Community Paddling Day – Olympic Village |
| Join us for 45 minute dragon boat or kayak paddling sessions beginning on the hour in Olympic Village, with proceeds going to support community charities and causes. | ||
| Returning in 2027 | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Richmond Dragon Boat Festival – Imperial Landing/Steveston |
| Wrap up summer with us on the shores of the Fraser River at Steveston Harbour and Imperial Landing Park. Steveston comes alive with 1,500 paddlers and 20,000 visitors for one of BC’s biggest dragon boat races. Free admission! | ||
| September 26 | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Oddball Fall Classic – Olympic Village |
| Close out the racing year with us on False Creek at the Oddball Fall Classic! Teams will sprint in 200 M races throughout the day before lining it up for the ultimate challenge, with the season’s last 2K race. Free admission! |
2026 Individual Paddling Programs
Learn more at our Individual Intro Programs page and Community page. Please add 5% GST to all costs. Register online at register.dragonboatbc.ca. To register for summer camp, visit the Park Board website. 2026 program info and dates coming soon.
| Program | Start Date | End Date | Time | Race Day | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KAYAK – | |||||
| Intro to Kayak | TBC | n/a | 5:00 PM-7:30 PM | $125 | |
| Intro to Kayak | TBD | n/a | 5:00 PM-7:30 PM | $125 | |
| Intro to Kayak | TBD | n/a | 5:00 PM-7:30 PM | $125 | |
| Intro to Kayak | TBD | n/a | 5:00 PM-7:30 PM | $125 | |
| Intro to Kayak | TBD | n/a | 5:00 PM-7:30 PM | $125 | |
| Intro to Kayak | TBD | n/a | 5:00 PM-7:30 PM | $125 | |
| Intro to Kayak | TBD | n/a | 5:00 PM-7:30 PM | $125 | |
| Intro to Kayak | TBD | n/a | 5:00 PM-7:30 PM | $125 | |
| Intro to Kayak | TBD | n/a | 5:00 PM-7:30 PM | $125 | |
| Intro to Kayak | TBD | n/a | 5:00 PM-7:30 PM | $125 | |
| Intro to Kayak | TBD | n/a | 5:00 PM-7:30 PM | $125 | |
| Intro to Kayak | TBD | n/a | 5:00 PM-7:30 PM | $125 | |
| Intro to Kayak | TBD | n/a | 5:00 PM-7:30 PM | $125 | |
| DRAGON BOAT – 2026 Dates now open for registration | |||||
| 4 Week Intro to Dragon Boat and Race | May 5 | May 26 | 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM | May 3 | $180 |
| 4 Week Intro to Dragon Boat and Race | May 7 | May 28 | 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM | May 30 | $180 |
| 4 Week Intro to Dragon Boat and Race | July 28 | August 18 | 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM | August 22 | $180 |
| 4 Week Intro to Dragon Boat and Race | July 30 | Aug 20 | 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM | August 22 | $180 |
| 4 Week Intro to Dragon Boat and Race | September 3 | September 24 | 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM | September 26 | $180 |
| 8 Week Intro to Dragon Boat and Race – | August 4 | September 22 | 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM | August 22 and September 26 | $300 |
| OC-1 – REGISTER NOW AT REGISTER.DRAGONBOATBC.CA | |||||
| Intro to OC-1 – 2026 Dates to be announced soon | TBD | TBD | 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM | $200, price includes huli drill | |
| YOUTH SUMMER PADDLING CAMP – REGISTER THROUGH CREEKSIDE COMMUNITY CENTRE – 2026 DATES TO BE RELEASED SOON | Register Here | ||||
| 2025 Summer Paddling Camp – Age 8-12 | June 30 | July 4 | 9:00 AM-3:30 PM | $325 | |
| Summer Paddling Camp – Age 8-12 | July 7 | July 11 | 9:00 AM-3:30 PM | $400 | |
| Summer Paddling Camp – Age 8-12 | July 14 | July 18 | 9:00 AM-3:30 PM | $400 | |
| Summer Paddling Camp – Age 8-12 | July 21 | July 25 | 9:00 AM-3:30 PM | $400 | |
| Summer Paddling Camp – Age 8-12 | July 21 | August 1 | 9:00 AM-3:30 PM | $400 | |
| Summer Paddling Camp – Age 8-12 | August 5 | August 8 | 9:00 AM-3:30 PM | $325 | |
| Summer Paddling Camp – Age 8-12 | August 11 | August 15 | 9:00 AM-3:30 PM | $400 | |
| Summer Paddling Camp – Age 8-12 | August 18 | August 22 | 9:00 AM-3:30 PM | $400 | |
| Summer Paddling Camp – Age 8-12 | August 25 | August 29 | 9:00 AM-3:30 PM | $400 |
2026 Skill Clinics
Learn more by visiting our Skill Clinic page. Please add 5% GST to all costs. Register online at register.dragonboatbc.ca.
| Program | Level | Date | Time | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DRAGON BOAT | ||||
| Steering Clinic | Level 1 | February 21 | 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM | $30 |
| Steering Clinic | Level 1 | TBD | 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM | $30 |
| Steering Clinic | Level 1 | TBD | 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM | $30 |
| Steering Clinic | Level 1 | TBD | 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM | $30 |
| Steering Clinic | Level 1 | TBD | 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM | $30 |
| Steering Clinic | Level 2 | TBD | 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM | $30 |
| Steering Clinic | Level 2 | TBD | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM | $30 |
| Steering Clinic | Level 2 | TBD | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM | $30 |
| Steering Clinic | Level 3 | TBD | 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM | $30 |
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