Tim Hortons Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival returns!
- Ottawa Festival Network
- Jun 4
- 2 min read
Every summer, something spectacular happens & a powerful tradition continues…
The mighty dragon boats make their annual pilgrimage from “The 6” to the “613”, surging toward the scenic shores of Mooney’s Bay—and that can only mean one thing…
🎉 The Tim Hortons Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival returns! 🎉
📅 June 20–22, 2025
📍 Mooney’s Bay, Ottawa, ON. CA.
From high-stakes elite heats with world-class athletes and heart-fueled competition with passionate community participants, this is where paddling, purpose, and people come together for an unforgettable weekend!
The Tim Hortons Dragon Boat Festival says it is proud to continue their legacy of giving back through the Ottawa Dragon Boat Foundation (ODBF) and its longstanding tradition of summer fundraising with the ODBF Pledge Challenge which will support five organizations:
as well as two emerging initiatives that are making a powerful impact:
So whether you’re chasing gold or here to cheer, this is your chance to be part of the competition, the camaraderie and the cause in an epic clash of racing excellence and purpose beyond the podium, creating memories that will last a lifetime!
🎉 Join the celebration of sport, philanthropy, and community spirit
🚨 But first — the boats arrive at the bay!
So mark your calendars as we welcome the boats back to the Nation’s Capital:
🛶 What: Arrival of the dragon boats *photo and video opportunity📅 When: Monday, June 2, 2025 — boats expected at 1:00 p.m.📍 Where: Mooney’s Bay Marina Parking Lot (gravel lot off the south side of Hog’s Back Rd)
Media, supporters, and festival fans are invited to join us as we welcome the arrival of the dragon boats just in time for teams to “train their dragon (boat)” ahead of the official races.
Adapted from an article originally published at dragonboat.net
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