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5 REASONS TO CHECK OUT THE TIM HORTONS OTTAWA DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL

25 | May 2026

5 REASONS TO CHECK OUT THE TIM HORTONS OTTAWA DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL 1. CHALLENGE CUPS: CELEBRATE COMMUNITY THROUGH COMPETITION: The heart of the Tim Hortons Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival beats through its Challenge Cups — thrilling races that celebrate diversity, community spirit, and shared purpo ...

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SCIMITAR SPORTS CANADA THE OFFICIAL OFFICIAL MERCHANDISE SUPPLIER FOR THE TIM HORTONS OTTAWA DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL

24 | May 2026

Scimitar Sports Canada The Official Merchandise Supplier for Tim Hortons Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival Brings Their "Paddle Power" Collection to the Festival The Tim Hortons Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival is thrilled to have Official Merchandise Supplier, Scimitar Sports Canada, return for the 2026 ...

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TIM HORTONS OTTAWA DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL WELCOMES KOW CONNECTED AS A PROUD SPONSOR

01 | April 2026

The Tim Hortons Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival Presented by Scotiabank is proud to welcome KoW Connected as a valued sponsor and partner of Ottawa’s premier dragon boat racing celebration. Established in 1998, Knock on Wood is an integrated marketing and communications firm with expertise spannin ...

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FANTASTIC FESTIVAL FOOD VENDORS

24 | March 2026

Get ready to treat your tastebuds at this year’s races with a mouthwatering lineup of fantastic festival food vendors! Whether you're craving smoky, savory BBQ or looking to cool off with something sweet, we've got you covered. From comfort food classics to bold new bites, there’s something sizz ...

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DONNA CONA HELPS POWER CONNECTION, COMMUNITY, AND INNOVATION AT THE TIM HORTONS OTTAWA DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL

01 | March 2026

Ottawa-based consulting leader continues its support of one of Canada's largest summer festivals The Tim Hortons Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival is proud to recognize Donna Cona as a valued sponsor of the 2026 festival, helping support a weekend that brings together thousands of paddlers, volunteer ...

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GFL ENVIRONMENTAL

01 | March 2026

GFL Environmental is the only major diversified environmental services company in North America offering services in solid waste management, liquid waste management, and soil remediation.    With strategically located operations across Canada and the United States, GFL is uniquely equipped to u ...

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SPONSOR NEWS: DUANE FRANCIS: HERE COMES THE SUMMER

01 | March 2026

I always get a good chuckle when I look back on my life and see how far we’ve come over the years and yet the more things change the more they stay the same. Seasons are a great example of how predictable life can be at times and though we can try to believe that winter will last forever, inevi ...

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PANDA CUP CELEBRATES CULTURE, UNITY, AND FRIENDSHIP AT 2026 TIM HORTONS OTTAWA DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL

20 | February 2026

TheTim Hortons Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival is excited to welcome back the Panda Cup, a signature cultural highlight presented by the Embassy of the People's Republic of China. Taking place on Saturday morning, June 20, at scenic Mooney’s Bay, the Panda Cup is a spirited competition that celebra ...

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SCOTIABANK NAMED PRESENTING PARTNER OF THE TIM HORTONS OTTAWA DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL

20 | December 2024

The Tim Hortons Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival is thrilled to announce Scotiabank as its new presenting partner for the upcoming 2025 event, scheduled for June 20-22 at Mooney’s Bay Park. As a leading Canadian financial institution, Scotiabank has a longstanding commitment to supporting community ...

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THE TIM HORTONS OTTAWA DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES 2027 DATES!

The Tim Hortons Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival has announced that the 2027 edition will take place ...

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