Concord Pacific Dragon Boat Regatta – August 22, 2026

It’s time to return to False Creek: join us for a special one-time event to celebrate a summer like no other and Vancouver’s culture! FREE ADMISSION! I Concord Pacific Place and False Creek (88 Pacific Boulevard, Vancouver)

Key Event Info

Event Map
PLEASE NOTE: Public activities including race viewing is at Concord Pacific Place. Races load in and out from Creekside Paddling Centre in Olympic Village.

Click here to see the 2026 Site Map!

On Site Amenities

• Race Registrar: in Plaza by Dragon Zone Office
• Washrooms: located by TD Main Stage and by Cultural Pavilions
• Water: fountain by Team Photo Wall and public fountain outside Tap and Barrel
• First Aid: First Aid stations by fountain, and on docks. Additional AED/first aid kits on docks and inside Creekside Community Centre
• Bike Parking: Along Carrall Street just south of Pacific Boulevard on the grassy medians
• Food Trucks and Vendors: Concord Pacific Place along Carrall Street leading to Seawall
• Results and Advancements/Marshalling Info: Online link coming soon
• Team Photo Wall: By Racer Village at the fountain. Visit the team photo wall after your last race, regardless of if you win a medal to capture the day’s memories!

Cultural Programming: TD Main Stage, Community Pavilions, Roaming Entertainment, and More

This is Vancouver. This is our heart beat. Enjoy top tier local talent, cultural programming, and surprises all day long. From headliner music concerts on the TD Main Stage featuring globally-renowned EDM artist HOANG, to hands-on arts and crafts for all ages alongside artisan demonstrations in our community pavilions, or moments of delight across our site, we’re bring a unique experience that puts our community front and centre.

Community Cultural Pavilions
Visit our community pavilions in partnership with local organizations and artists to discover more of our local culture and spirit! Thank you to all of our community partners for making these programs possible.

Chinatown Pavilion
–Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden: interactive and free youth arts activities and calligraphy demonstrations
–Chinese Canadian Museum: pop up exhibition info about “Momentum: Power and Identity in Sport”
–Chinatown Storytelling Centre: photo opportunity and prize giveaways to learn more about Vancouver’s historic Chinatown

Indigenous Pavilion
More information coming soon!

Pride Pavilion
More information coming soon!

August 15 Special Program: Family Discovery: Community in Dragon Boating in collaboration with the Chinese Canadian Museum

• When: August 15, 11:30 AM (English) and 1:30 PM (Cantonese)
• Where: Chinese Canadian Museum, 51 East Pender Street, Vancouver
• Cost: Included with Museum Admission – USE DISCOUNT CODE CCM_IN TO GET A FREE TICKET WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!
• RSVP: Click here to RSVP!

Visit the Chinese Canadian Museum for a special program inspired by their new exhibition, Momentum: Power and Identity in Sports, as we celebrate the vibrant culture, and enduring spirit in the sport of dragon boating.

Five Blessings Collective returns to the museum with their third episode of A Year of Blessings, an audio play series celebrating Chinese holidays! Join us for live performances of their play Band of Dragons, which follows Faye the dragon, a fifth-generation dragon boat drummer, as she navigates tradition and change.

Performances will take place in English and Cantonese, followed by special presentations by Dragon Boat BC exploring the Dragon Boat Festival, the history of racing, and the vibrant community that champions this cultural sport today.

Event cultural programs are presented with the support of partners including Canadian Heritage, Government of BC, City of Vancouver, and BC Arts Council.

Partners and Exhibitors

Concord Pacific | Title Partner	Concord Pacific is proud to be a founding partner of Dragon Boat BC. Dragon boating on False Creek embodies the inclusive lifestyle that makes Vancouver such a rich community; a community all Vancouverites should be proud of!Concord Pacific supports events like this so that everyone has an opportunity to be a part of our community. Watch the Festival’s races and special content on the livestream at concordlive.ca!
TD | Premier Partner	TD is proud to be part of the celebrations, as the event’s Premier Partner and TD Main Stage title partner! Come visit the TD tents to make your very own lucky bracelet, and enjoy the Regatta’s 100% local artist lineup including globally-renowned local artist Hoang on the TD Main Stage!
Lincoln | Supporting Partner	Visit the Lincoln Sanctuary for a custom photo keepsake and experience the latest Lincoln models. Complete a test drive to receive a complimentary handcrafted bubble tea and enter to win a $500 spa gift card.
Real Canadian Superstore | Supporting Partner	Join the Real Canadian Superstore for games to win snacks and prizes at their tent by the Concord Pacific Presentation Centres!
Oddball Workshop | Supporting Partner	Oddball Workshop (Official Team Outfitter) is one of Canada’s premier suppliers of sublimated garments. Specializing in Canadian made custom paddle sport apparel for teams and clubs of all levels, Oddball provides quick turnaround times. Their in-house design and production teams ensure creative designs, top quality paddler-focused technical fabrics, and attention to detail. Visit their tent on-site to pick up exclusive event merchandise and other paddling gear!

Marketplace Exhibitors

• Abreast In A Boat
• Adele Joy Designs
• BAK’D Cookies
• Batiqua
• BC Wildfire Services
• Beya Design
• Capybara Labs
• Casa de Nata
• Costco
• Crafts and Creation
• Drinc Events
• Fidget Factory 3D
• Gary’s Kettle Corn
• ggümm Studio
• KY Crochet
• Leo Liam
• Lucky Jewelry
• Paint in the Flow
• Personality.ca
• Safras Resin Art
• Silver FX Inc
• Soumak Boutique
• Star Creations 3D
• Sweven Print Design
• Tiana’s Boutique
• Twinkle & Co
• The Press
• Untamed Fernie
• YWCA MicroEnterprise Program

Food Trucks

• Booster Juice
• Crema Ice Cream
• Fusion Icy
• Gary’s Kettle Corn
• Grumpig’s Kitchen
• Insomniac’s Coffee
• It’s All About Grill
• Kampong – Taste of Malaysia
• REEL Mac & Cheese
• Roasted Revolution
• The Taco Tigre
• Truckin’ BBQ

To be a sponsor, food truck, or vendor on site, please email activations@dragonboatbc.ca for assistance.

Team Tents, Marshalling, and Medals

Racer Village

• Please limit your team tents to a maximum of two 10X10 pop up tents, and limit overflow.
• Teams will NOT be assigned spots in a secure Racer Village area. Wristbands are required for entry: please pick up your wristbands from the Dragon Boat BC offices at 1 Athletes Way from August 17-21, between 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM. Pickup is available on August 22 from the Race Registrar tent on the south shore of False Creek
• A 5 minute loading zone is available along Pacific Boulevard for teams to drop off and pick up items from Racer Village. DO NOT PARK IN THIS AREA: violators may be towed by the City.
• Due to other bookings in the area, parking is not available on-site. Pay parking lots are available nearby at Parq Casino, Plaza of Nations, and Chinatown Parkade.

Marshalling, Results, and Advancements

• Marshalling and pre-marshalling in effect. Please budget time accordingly. Please note: the online marshalling system will display 3 races ahead to provide additional reminders for teams to leave Concord Pacific Place and arrive to pre-marshalling on foot.
• Marshalling is 11 minutes before your race, pre-marshalling is 22 minutes before your race, and advance marshalling is 33 minutes before your race. Please expect to have your team gathered and ready to head to the docks at least 40 minutes before your race. Race times may vary throughout the day and may run early or late: monitor the livestream and advancement progression to monitor the timeline of the day.
• If you file protests, please file them with the Race Registrar on the south side of False Creek. Results are final 15 minutes after results are posted/published online: protests may ONLY be filed within 15 minutes of the results being posted/official. Any protests must be made in writing, citing the exact reason for the protest as defined within the Dragon Boat BC Competition Rules and Regulations, with the full protest fee in cash.

Medals

• Medals: Gold, silver, and bronze medals will be presented 30 minutes after each final by the medal backdrop.
• Regardless of how your team does, visit the medal backdrop to take a picture of the day with your teams as a souvenir!

Event Road Detours and Adjustments

Bike slow down zones will be in effect around Concord Pacific Place and Marshalling. A lane of parking on Pacific Boulevard will be temporarily converted into loading zone only for the race day. Additional security measures will be provided around the site along the seawall and Carrall Street and on-water. The closures and detours will be supported by VPD officers on site through the day.

• No Parking/Temporary Loading and Racer Drop Off Zones: As marked on Pacific Boulevard from Griffiths Way to Carrall Street.
• Street Closures: Carall Street from Pacific Boulevard to the seawall.
• Bike Lane Slow Down Zones: Seawall from Plaza of Nations to Concord Community Park
• Parking: Pay parking lots available by Chinatown Parkade, Parq Casino, and Plaza of Nations. On-site parking not available. We encourage all racers to use public transit to Stadium SkyTrain station, or to ride your bike to site (complimentary bike parking available along Carrall Street)

For any day-of issues, please email info@dragonboatbc.ca or call 604 688 2382 extension 1 to reach our staff, or call the City of Vancouver at 311 for support.

Visiting Teams

Coming from out of town or abroad? We look forward to welcoming you to the area, and helping you make the most of your time while you’re here. If you require information on local attractions, hotels, visas, or other services, please email info@dragonboatbc.ca. We are pleased to provide offers at our preferred local hotels. Please email info@dragonboatbc.ca in the interim if you require assistance.

Results and Grids

2026 Concord Pacific Dragon Boat Regatta Race Grid – Version 2 – released August 19

Event Public Partners

Thank you to the Government of Canada, Province of British Columbia, City of Vancouver, Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation, BC Arts Council, and Sport Hosting Vancouver for their generous support of the event.

For more information, please email info@dragonboatbc.ca.

This event takes place on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded lands and waters of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh peoples.