TIM HORTONS OTTAWA DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL WELCOMES CONCORD PACIFIC AS OFFICIAL DOCK SPONSOR FOR 2026

Thursday, June 04, 2026

New Partnership Places Concord Pacific at the Heart of the Festival Experience as Thousands of Paddlers Take to the Water June 19–21 at Mooney's Bay

The Tim Hortons Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival is proud to announce Concord Pacific as the Official Dock Sponsor for the 2026 festival, strengthening a shared commitment to community, culture, active living, and one of Canada's most celebrated sporting traditions.

As Official Dock Sponsor, Concord Pacific will be featured at the very centre of the festival experience. Throughout the June 19–21 festival weekend, thousands of athletes will launch from the docks at Mooney's Bay, gathering with teammates, preparing for competition, celebrating victories, and creating memories that define the dragon boat experience.

The docks are where every race begins.

For athletes, they represent anticipation, teamwork, and opportunity. For spectators, they provide some of the festival's most exciting and memorable moments. For Concord Pacific, the sponsorship offers a meaningful way to connect with a sport and community it has proudly supported for nearly four decades.

"This partnership is about more than branding—it is about being part of the moments that make dragon boat racing so special," said John Brooman, CEO of Tim Hortons Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival. "The docks are where friendships are strengthened, teams come together, and thousands of paddlers begin their journey across the water. We are thrilled to welcome Concord Pacific to this important space within the festival and to continue building connections across Canada's dragon boat community."

For nearly forty years, Concord Pacific has been a leading supporter of dragon boat racing through its involvement with Vancouver's renowned Concord Pacific Dragon Boat Festival. Its support has helped grow the sport while celebrating the diversity, inclusion, and cultural heritage that make dragon boating unique.

The partnership with the Tim Hortons Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival brings together two organizations that share a belief in the power of sport to unite communities and create lasting experiences.

"Dragon boat racing has a rare gift—it carries centuries of tradition while bringing people of every background together in the present moment," said David Ju, Vice-President, Concord Pacific. "For nearly forty years, we have been privileged to watch it forge real connections on Vancouver's waterfront. Expanding our support to Ottawa feels deeply meaningful to us. There is something profoundly moving about seeing communities come together, paddle by paddle, and celebrating a shared heritage that continues to grow across this country."

As one of North America's premier dragon boat festivals, the Tim Hortons Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival welcomes thousands of athletes, volunteers, spectators, community partners, and families to Mooney's Bay each year. The festival combines world-class racing with live entertainment, cultural programming, food experiences, family activities, and charitable initiatives that generate meaningful impact throughout the community.

The addition of Concord Pacific as Official Dock Sponsor further enhances the festival experience while connecting two of Canada's most recognized dragon boat communities.

"Dragon boating has always been about people," added Antony Cooper, Director of Operations, Marketing, Sponsorship and Artistic Programming, "Whether you're an elite athlete, a first-time paddler, a volunteer, a sponsor, or a spectator, the docks are where everyone comes together. We are excited to welcome Concord Pacific to the heart of that experience and look forward to celebrating with them and the thousands of participants who will join us at Mooney's Bay this June."

The 2026 Tim Hortons Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival will take place June 19–21 at Mooney's Bay Beach in Ottawa.

About the Tim Hortons Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival

The Tim Hortons Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival is one of North America's largest dragon boat festivals, welcoming thousands of paddlers and attendees annually to Mooney's Bay Beach. The festival celebrates sport, culture, community, and charitable impact through dragon boat racing and community engagement.

About Concord Pacific

Concord Pacific is Canada's largest community builder, with developments spanning major urban centres across the country. Through decades of support for dragon boat racing and community-based initiatives, Concord Pacific continues to invest in experiences that bring people together and strengthen communities nationwide.