June 20-22, 2025Media 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 cultural 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
February 5, 2025 – False Creek Seawall Expo Deck Closure
August 7, 2024 – Over 2,250 racers set to line it up in Steveston on August 24 at the FreshCo Richmond Dragon Boat Festival
June 20, 2024 – Update on Concord Pacific Dragon Boat Festival and Pipe Break
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
2022 Archive
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 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
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
2015 Archive
June 20-22, 2025
May 3, 2025
Paddling Club
July 26, 2025
May 31, 2025
Chinatown Hub
May 3, 2025
May 25, July 6, August 3
August 23, 2025
Legacy Project
September 28, 2024
© 2025 Canadian International Dragon Boat Festival Society