The Tim Hortons Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival is the largest Dragon Boat Festival in North America.

It features both competitive and recreational racing, musical entertainment and a variety of vendors and family oriented activities.

The Tim Hortons Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival began in 1993 with assistance from the Hong Kong Canada Business Association and had 25 participating teams over a half-day event. Since then it has grown to a three-day sell-out with 190 teams and 5,000 paddlers, 70,000 spectators, a host of entertainers, exhibitors/vendors and a comprehensive silent auction tent.

For more information visit www.dragonboat.net.