BeaverTails Ottawa Ice Dragon Boat Festival

BeaverTails Ottawa Ice Dragon Boat Festival

Winter 2025, dates to be announced

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At the BeaverTails Ottawa Ice Dragon Boat Festival, international teams race beautifully decorated dragon boats on the world’s largest skating rink in downtown Ottawa. Cheer on participants as they push the long boats outfitted with special blades on the frozen Dows Lake portion of the Rideau Canal Skateway. This free, bucket-list-worthy festival typically also includes indoor performances by Canadian musicians.

Each year during Winterlude, the world's largest ice dragon boat racing event attracts participants and spectators on the Rideau Canal Skateway.

More Details

Address
Dow's Lake Ottawa
Local
Accessibility: Entry
Partial
Accessibility: Washrooms
Partial
Admission (regular adult price)
Free
Time Needed to Visit
2

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