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VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT: REY BISSON

12 | April 2022

Rey Bisson has been volunteering for the festival for over 20 years. He has held many roles and has been a mentor to countless others. As a result, Rey has a wealth of experience and knowledge he brings year after year. We talked to Rey to learn more about his experience as a volunteer and what ...

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VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR SPOTLIGHT: KRISTY READY

07 | April 2022

Kristy has been a valuable member of the dragon boat family for a number of years and a key leader of our on site Volunteer Services Team. Volunteers can count on her to be there for support and encouragement. Every year Kristy looks forward to seeing new and returning faces, and there are a lo ...

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VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT: RAVI PHILAR

01 | April 2022

For the past 10 years, Ravi Philar has been an integral member of the festival’s volunteer team. Overseeing the festival’s bars, he works hard to ensure that whether you’re getting a drink or not, everyone feels safe and welcomed! We spoke with Ravi to learn more about his experience volunteeri ...

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RIDEAU CROSSFIT

01 | March 2022

  Rideau CrossFit has teamed up with the Tim Horton’s Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival to provide a warm-up area for athletes competing on the water. Rideau CrossFit will have KayakPro Dragonboat Ergometers set-up on site next to staging. Stop by the tent and give the ergs a try!

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ONE OF OTTAWA’S MOST EXCITING SUMMERTIME EVENTS IS BACK!

01 | March 2022

REGISTRATION IS OPEN AND FILLING UP FAST FOR THE TIM HORTONS OTTAWA DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL! The excitement is mounting as registration for the 2022 Tim Hortons Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival is now open and spaces are filling up fast!  44 teams have already pre-registered to return in 2022 and gener ...

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TIM HORTONS OTTAWA DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL IS BACK ON THE WATER THIS SUMMER

17 | February 2022

DRAGONS RETURN TO BATTLE IN THE BAY! The Tim Hortons Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival returns June 23-26, 2022.  Registration for the event opens Tuesday, March 1 at 12:00 PM ET. The 29th edition of the Tim Hortons Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival is a Dragon Boat Canada Race Series Event and is held on ...

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TIM HORTONS OTTAWA DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL VIRTUAL EDITION ANNOUNCES 2021 PROGRAMMINGMING

01 | July 2021

The Tim Hortons Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival is proud to present its 2021 programming from March 20 - September 6 on dragonboat.net and its social media. That’s right, the Tim Hortons Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival goes virtual for 2021, meaning you can access all the exciting programming whereve ...

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ELIJAH WOODS FREE VIRTUAL CONCERT

01 | July 2021

ELIJAH WOODS | PRESENTED BY THE TIM HORTONS OTTAWA DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL Organizers of the Tim Hortons Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival are so happy to present a free virtual concert with Elijah Woods. Dual Canadian/Australian citizen Elijah Woods has amassed countless accolades and marquee awards, ...

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ORKIDSTRA FREE VIRTUAL CONCERT

01 | July 2021

ORKIDSTRA | PRESENTED BY THE TIM HORTONS OTTAWA DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL Organizers of the Tim Hortons Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival are so happy to present a free virtual concert with Orkidstra. OrKidstra is a social development program, which gives kids from under-served areas of Ottawa the opport ...

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WE WERE SHARKS FREE VIRTUAL CONCERT

01 | July 2021

WE WERE SHARKS | PRESENTED BY THE TIM HORTONS OTTAWA DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL Organizers of the Tim Hortons Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival are so happy to present a free virtual concert with We Were Sharks. The We Were Sharks story is one of tenacity and passion, being told with catchy vocal hooks an ...

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Whats new at the festival
THE TIM HORTONS OTTAWA DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES 2024 DATES!

2024 REGISTRATION IS OPEN The Tim Hortons Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival has announced that the 20 ...

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