The Dragon Boat Festival is a summer paddlesport event taking place on Boulevard Lake in Thunder Bay that promotes healthy lifestyles, fosters team building, and gives corporations, organizations and families an opportunity to develop community leadership.

Festival Partners

In its 13th Year the Festival is managed and organized by the Lakehead Canoe  Club (LCC), which operates the Regional Paddlesport Centre, on Boulevard Lake. The LCC has been active at the event since its inception.  The LCC continues to support three worthy charities: the Canadian Mental Health Association Thunder Bay, Catholic Family Development Centre of Thunder Bay and St. Joseph's Foundation of Thunder Bay.

Concessions, Marketplace and Entertainment

The Marketplace has come to play an integral role in the Festival. Visitor and paddlers alike find that these unique arts & crafts add to the flavour and excitement of the Dragon Boat Race Festival. In addition, the two day festival attacts over 1,200 paddlers and 3,000 spectators! It will be a fun filled day of entertainment. Sing your heart out with karaoke in our famous Dragons Lair Beer Gardens on both days. On Saturday, enjoy the races all day.

For more information visit the Thunder Bay Dragonboat website or check out the North of Superior Travel Calendar