Media Centre

For all media inquiries/accreditation for our events and programs, please email us at info@dragonboatbc.ca. Click here for a list of our race dates. Media availabilities, b-roll requests, and filming requests should be directed to info@dragonboatbc.ca.

About the Canadian International Dragon Boat Festival Society

Community, culture and competition, all in one boat. The Canadian International Dragon Boat Festival Society (dba Dragon Boat BC) is the non-profit organizer of North America’s flagship dragon boat festival – the Concord Pacific Dragon Boat Festival, and runs Dragon Zone Paddling Club – Canada’s largest paddling club. The Society also produces a series of races, cultural programming, and community initiatives centred around the traditional Chinese sport of dragon boat. Through its All Access and youth programs, supported by the Milton K. Wong Legacy Project, the Society makes paddling experiences accessible regardless of any barriers to participation. 

Recent News Releases

June 20, 2024 – Update on Concord Pacific Dragon Boat Festival and Pipe Break

May 21, 2024 – Concord Pacific Dragon Boat Festival announces biggest line-up with more to experience than any festival weekend, including Vancouver’s first public drone show and the continent’s biggest race

February 6, 2024 – Dragon Boat BC returns home to Chinatown to celebrate the Year of the Dragon: new Chinatown Hub facility to open Spring/Summer 2024

August 18, 2022 – Steveston Dragon Boat Festival returns this Saturday for first time since 2019, more than 70 teams face off on Fraser River 

June 20, 2022 – 2022 Concord Pacific Dragon Boat Festival kicks off summer in Vancouver with international races, live music, and cultural displays on June 25 and 26

June 9, 2022 – Next-generation fleet of locally designed racing boats welcome back paddlers to Vancouver’s iconic Concord Pacific Dragon Boat Festival

May 24, 2022 – The Zolas, Hotel Mira, Mauvey, and Desirée Dawson anchor Concord Pacific Dragon Boat Festival’s 102.7 THE PEAK Main Stage

April 22, 2022 – Dragon Boat BC returns to Vancouver’s Chinatown, ahead of packed schedule of race events and programs in 2022

2021 Archive

September 21, 2021 – Ancient ceremony opens Concord Pacific Dragon Boat Festival; Festival diversity and safety at the core of the event’s return to Vancouver’s waters this Saturday

July 27, 2021 – Dragon Zone Paddling Club Phase 5 COVID Protocols: Effective August 3, 2021

June 11, 2021 – Dragon Boat Team Transition Pass Program

June 9, 2021 –  Dragon Zone Paddling Club Phase 4 COVID Protocols: Effective June 28, 2021

May 25, 2021 – Note from Staff on BC’s Restart Plan

May 25, 2021 – Statement on BC Restart Plan and Guidance for Dragon Boat Return to Play

April 8, 2021 – Message from Dragon Boat BC

February 11, 2021 – BC Sports Hall of Fame and Canadian International Dragon Boat Festival Society Present Paddles Up! The Canadian International Dragon Boat Festival Exhibit

February 11, 2021 – 2021 Concord Pacific Dragon Boat Festival Update

2020 Archive

August 25, 2020 – Team Boat Program Transfer/Refund Updates

June 6, 2020 – Black Lives Matter

May 15, 2020 – Summary of Dragon Boat BC Announcements for Friday May 15, 2020

May 15, 2020 – Cancellation of 2020 Concord Pacific Dragon Boat Festival

May 15, 2020 – Dragon Zone Paddling Club Stage 1 reopening tentatively scheduled for June 1 

May 15, 2020 – Cancellation of the 10th anniversary of the Steveston Dragon Boat Festival

May 15, 2020 – Dragon Zone Paddling Club program and membership adjustments: May 2020 Update

May 15, 2020 – Cancellation of the 2020 Vessi 500 Championship

May 15, 2020 – Cancellation of the 2020 Oddball 2,000 Challenge and Dragon Zone Youth Regatta

May 15, 2020 – 2020 COVID-19 Race Refunds and Transfers FAQ

April 3, 2020 – Concord Pacific Dragon Boat Festival postponed to September 12-13, 2020

April 3, 2020 – Concord Pacific Dragon Boat Festival Postponement FAQs

March 30, 2020 – Practice and Program Postponements

March 30, 2020 – Vessi 500 Championship and Concord Pacific Dragon Boat Festival Postponement

March 24, 2020 – March 24 Summary of Updates Regarding Dragon Boat BC Events and Programs

March 24, 2020 – Postponement of Dragon Zone Youth Regatta and Oddball 2,000 Challenge

March 16, 2020 – Suspension of Practices and Dock Access at Dragon Zone Paddling Club

March 12, 2020 – Statement on COVID-19 Response

January 21, 2020 – Thieves attempt to steal Dragon Boat BC’s good fortune

2019 Archive

May 24, 2019 – Concord Pacific Dragon Boat Festival unveils 2019 headliner concert lineup

2018 Archive

August 20, 2018 –  Wind up summer with sport and music at the 2018 Steveston Dragon Boat Festival

June 21, 2018 –  MEDIA: 2018 Concord Pacific Dragon Boat Festival in the news

April 27, 2018 – Winning poster exemplifies spirit of 2018 Concord Pacific Dragon Boat Festival

April 12, 2018 – Boat building 101: Ancient crafts sail into the modern age

February 20, 2018 – City plan holds promise for new boating centre in False Creek

2017 Archive

August 18, 2017 – Junior paddlers compete with Team Canada to win World Championship and National Championship titles

August 18, 2017 – Festival organizers advocate for community boating centre on Northeast False Creek

June 29, 2017 – Sun shines on Vancouver’s successful 2017 Dragon Boat Festival

May 1, 2017 – Contemporary 2017 Festival Poster Unveiled

February 28, 2017 – Disappointment expressed at loss of funds intended for paddling community 

2016 Archive

May 2, 2016: New Title Sponsor: Concord Pacific Vancouver Dragon Boat Festival

2015 Archive

June 18, 2015: Founding Dragon Boat Festival sponsor, Concord Pacific, donates $1 million to paddling centre on east False Creek

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