North America’s flagship dragon boat festival returns for its 35th anniversary, June 24-25, 2023. FREE ADMISSION!

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Thanks for kicking off summer with us at False Creek, with 197 teams participating in our biggest race program since 2019. Plus, with our 35th anniversary celebrations going on- including the city’s biggest birthday cake, we couldn’t have asked for a better way to start summer. Be part of the excitement; registration for 2024 is now open at register.dragonboatbc.ca– see you June 21-23!

As we get set for our 2024 season, please note we will be going through our website to update information. Please contact us if you are looking for information for 2024 at [email protected].


Summer starts at North America’s flagship dragon boat festival in the heart of Vancouver! Join us at Concord Pacific Place, Creekside Park, and False Creek for our 35th anniversary. Meet us at the intersection of sport and culture on False Creek June 24 and 25.

Kick off summer with us at Concord Pacific Place, Creekside Park, and False Creek with the continent’s best racing, headliner music shows, cultural pavilions and demonstrations, local marketplace and food vendors, and family-friendly activities, all nestled between sea and sky in Downtown Vancouver.

When: June 24-25, 2023
Where: Concord Pacific Place, Creekside Park, and False Creek (across the street from Main Street Skytrain Station)
Cost: FREE ADMISSION!
What: Dragon boat racing, live music, and much more. Click below for more info!

Click here for the 2023 Festival Map!


Getting here:

Public Transit: We’re 1 minute from Main Street-Science World, 5 minutes from Stadium-Chinatown, and 10 minutes from Olympic Village. The first train on Saturday will get you here by 6:45 AM, and by 7:45 AM on Sunday. If you’re taking the bus, hop on the #3 Main, #8 Fraser/Downtown, or the #19 Metrotown/Stanley Park. Go to www.translink.ca to plan your trip.

Biking: Bike lockups available outside Science World and Creekside Community Centre. Due to the high number of visitors, we strongly encourage you to lock your bike before going into the Festival.

Parking: Limited street parking may be found along Pacific Boulevard, Expo Boulevard, Quebec Street, Terminal Avenue, 1st Avenue, and Ontario Street.


Festival Amenities

TD Main Stage: TD Main Stage Zone

Festival Merchandise: Oddball Tent near TD Main Stage
Washrooms: Located throughout site and at Creekside Community Centre
First Aid: Between Racer Village and TD Main Stage, top of docks, and Creekside Community Centre or ask any staff/volunteer for assistance. Red flag indicating positions.

Baby Change Room: Creekside Community Centre and between Racer Village and TD Main Stage

Bar Service: TD Main Stage Zone, and Red Truck Patio
Water Stations: Red Truck Patio, Racer Village, and Creekside Community Centre
Food Trucks: Between Racer Village and TD Main Stage


Got questions? Click here for our FAQs!

Meet us at the intersection of sport and culture; the Concord Pacific Dragon Boat Festival is back! 

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