The cold weather's settling in, but our fire's far from being put out. Relive the 2025 Concord Pacific Dragon Boat Festival now! 222 teams from 9 countries around the world met on the shores of False Creek to write the next chapter in our story. From our new home at Concord Pacific Place, we didn't just celebrate community. We built it together. And we showed each other what's possible when we come together as one. Thank you for being part of our story.
And now, we take a pause.
As Vancouver gets set to host the world next summer, the Festival will not be able to run in 2026. But like any athlete, pause isn't just rest and we're not the type to stand still anyway. We build up, and we plan. Watch out for our events- more and bigger than ever- around BC in 2026.
And, once you're ready to step up to the start line, we'll be there. Greatness takes time. You're invited back to the continent's flagship dragon boat festival from June 25-27, 2027.
Thank you to @concordpacific our Founding and Title Partner; @td_canada our Premier and Main Stage Partner; @oddballworkshop and @realcanadiansuperstore our Major Partners; and @cdn.heritage and @governmentofbc for their incredible support.
Learn more at concorddragonboatfestival.ca, and see you in 2027 on the water.
Parents: with just a few weeks from summer starting, it's now or never to register for summer camps! With paddling adventures PLUS field trips to iconic Vancouver attractions, they'll get an experience that will turn their summer into an unforgettable memory.
⛺️ Camps feature a 1:6 camper to supervisor ratio
🚣♀️ Campers will get the chance to paddle kayaks and dragon boats, and explore other boat types!
🚌 Field trips include off-sites to unique venues like @bcsportshall@vancouverchinesegarden@ccmuseumbc@chinatownstorytellingcentre
📍 Convenient drop-off and pick up location in Olympic Village- just 5 minutes from the Skytrain
Sign up now at register.dragonboatbc.ca. Or, make it twice as nice: email us at [email protected] to enjoy 10% off registration if you sign a camper up for more than one week, or more than one camper in a week! Visit dragonzone.ca/community for more info.
@rentbirdsnest Community Paddling Days is back: try dragon boat for just $2 on May 24, with proceeds supporting our community! From our Olympic Village docks, everyone's invited to come down with their friends and family to learn to paddle with our instructors from @juicedragonboat - one of Canada's top teams- as you get to experience Vancouver from a whole new angle.
Sign up now at the link in our bio or on the Park Board's ActiveNet site by searching for Community Paddling Days: spots are limited, so grab them before they fill up! With the support of Birds Nest Properties. Visit dragonzone.ca/community for more info.
Run, don’t walk. 👟👟 Our biggest ever @vessi 500 Championship is around the corner, and we’ve got the perfect shirt for you to take home with you! @oddballworkshop has been working on the perfect paddling jersey, and between their signature lightweight fabrics 🎽, made in Canada quality 🍁, and distinctly coastal vibes 🌊, they’ve created the perfect souvenir of one of North America’s biggest races this season.
With almost 130 teams set to take to the start line in just 3 weeks, we’re ready to welcome you to the legendary race course. Preorder your shirt until May 17 online at /collections/vessi-500m-championship or at the link in bio!
The Vessi 500 Championship is supported by the @governmentofbc@cityofvancouver@vanparkboard and @sporthostingvancouver
Smile for the camera 📸: team medal photo shots for last Saturday’s Burnwater Spring Sprint/Youth Regatta are now available on Dragon Boat BC’s Facebook page at facebook.com/dragonboatbc!
The Burnwater Spring Sprint/Youth Regatta is presented with the support of @burnwaterusa@oddballworkshop@governmentofbc@cityofvancouver@vanparkboard and @sporthostingvancouver
Get your paddling in: we’ve got more community events coming up in May!
🐥 @rentbirdsnest Community Paddling Day (May 24) - dragonzone.ca/community
👟 @vessi 500 Championship (May 30) - over 120 teams set to participate in our biggest event yet! - dragonboatbc.ca/vessi500
☀️ What a sunny start to the season yesterday! With temperatures stretching into the mid-20 degree range, the weather was as hot as the racing on the water. Thank you to all of our teams for a great start to a season like no other, the fast races (despite the unusual wind delays), and for setting the tone for the season ahead.
Results will be published soon on our website, but are also available online at yesterday’s live links. Watch for medal photos coming soon.
Thank you to all of our teams and volunteers and partners for making yesterday possible! The Burnwater Spring Sprint/Youth Regatta is presented with the support of @burnwaterusa@oddballworkshop@governmentofbc@cityofvancouver@vanparkboard and @sporthostingvancouver
We’re setting our sights ahead to more events and fun this season! See you later this month at:
🐥 @rentbirdsnest Community Paddling Day (May 24) - dragonzone.ca/community
👟 @vessi500 Championship (May 30) - over 120 teams set to participate in our biggest event yet! - dragonboatbc.ca/vessi500
Today is Vancouver's first race of the 2026 season! We're welcoming almost 90 teams today at the Burnwater Spring Sprint/Youth Regatta in Olympic Village. And with this weekend's sunny weather, there's no better way to start the race season; make sure you come by and join us for racing, live music, local craft markets, and entertainment for everyone. ☀️
We have a great lineup of teams sprinting to the finish line, with the Youth Regatta's Junior and 24U teams in the morning, the Open Cup in the middle of the day, then the Spring Sprint's Mixed and Women's division setting the water on fire in the afternoon. All races are now 200M- more energy, faster times, and top-notch racing ahead! 🔥
Make sure you check out our newly expanded online results and marshalling page to get the most up-to-date times, advancements, and who's needed in marshalling. Links are also in our linktree in our bio!
➡️ Burnwater Youth Regatta: v
➡️ Burnwater Spring Sprint: v
With the support of @burnwaterusa@governmentofbc@cityofvancouver@vanparkboard and @sporthostingvancouver
SATURDAY MAY 2 TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Please note the following road closures, bike lane adjustments, and temporary no parking zones in place tomorrow for the Burnwater Spring Sprint/Youth Regatta. As part of adjustments beginning in 2025 due to the seawall closure, all events in Olympic Village will follow the same footprint moving forward. The closures and detours will be supported by VPD officers on site through the day.
🚖 No Parking Zones: Athletes Way from Ontario Street to Salt Street; West side Ontario Street between Athletes Way and Walter Hardwick Avenue; East side Manitoba between Athletes Way and Walter Hardwick Avenue
🛑 Street Closures: One way going westbound only between Ontario Street and Salt Street, full closure of Athletes Way between Salt Street and Manitoba Street
🚲️ Bike Lane Reroute: bike lane reroute from seawall to Athletes Way
🐲 Racer Drop Off: Athletes Way on south side, opposite of Creekside Community Centre (strict 2 minute drop off only)
🅿️ Parking: Under Urban Fare, and London Drugs. We also encourage racers and visitors to use the surface parking lot available off of Switchmen Street/Pullman Porter Street.
For any day-of issues, please email [email protected] or call 604 688 2382 extension 1 to reach our staff, or call the City of Vancouver at 311 for support. Visit dragonboatbc.ca/burnwater for more information on tomorrow's events.
With the support of @burnwaterusa@governmentofbc@cityofvancouver@vanparkboard and @sporthostingvancouver
Getting our sprint on 💨
Here are a few stills amidst all the speed from the Club-Wide Sprint Time Trial on April 18. Huge thanks to @dragonboatbc and to our JUICE volunteers for organizing and making sure everything ran smoothly! ⏱️
Only 4 days left until the @burnwaterusa Youth Regatta/Spring Sprint! We couldn’t be more excited to kick off the first race of the season with some 200m sprints. See you all on the water! 🔥
📸: @edd1e_wu
#dragonboat #dragonboatfestival #canoe #sprint #raceday
Off to the races 🏁
Vancouver's first race of the season hits the water this Saturday May 2, and we're sprinting to the start line. This year's Burnwater Spring Sprint/Youth Regatta medal features a design from SumoFish celebrating the Year of the Fire Horse- appropriate for the regatta's new race format! With 200M sprints from 10am-5pm, Olympic Village is set to be on fire with energy and racing all day long. 🔥
Visit dragonboatbc.ca/burnwater for more information, and make sure to join us down by the waterfront this Saturday all day long!
With the support of @burnwaterusa@governmentofbc@cityofvancouver@vanparkboard and @sporthostingvancouver
Team building starts when everyone's in sync. And we've got the perfect way to sync up in real life. Book your next off-site with us in Olympic Village, and experience Vancouver from the water. 🤝
From groups as small as 12, up to groups of hundreds at a time, you'll get a chance to learn the basics of paddling, try racing each other, and get outdoors for an event like no other. And all of this, just a 5 minute walk from Main Street Skytrain Station!
Visit dragonzone.ca/group for more info on our group programs, including dragon boat private sessions or multi-session team programs. For smaller groups, we also offer private kayak lessons or rentals.
Our friends at @oddballworkshop are cooking up something hot to kick off the first race of the season! 🔥🏇 Featuring a design by Burnwater and Sumofish in honour of the Year of the Fire Horse, the Burnwater Spring Sprint and Youth Regatta jersey is set to become a classic as we get set to run our largest Spring Sprint/Youth Regatta to date with almost 90 teams registered!
🛒 Skip the line, and guarantee your size: preorder online now until April 19, and pick up on-site at the races to guarantee your size and availability. Each shirt is entirely made in Vancouver from Oddball’s classic lightweight, durable, and soft Ion fabric.
🏁 And, if you haven’t registered already for the race, time’s running out: registration closes April 18! We only have 5 spots left in Mixed and 1 spot left in Women’s for this year’s race.
➡️ Head to the link in our Linktree or here to pre-order now! /collections/burnwater-youth-regatta-spring-sprint
