Celebrate the height of summer in the Inner Harbour!
Festival Visitor Info
Canada Dry Victoria Dragon Boat Festival presented by Fairway Market
August 9-10, 2024 | FREE ADMISSION!
Location: Inner Harbour and Ship’s Point, Victoria
PLEASE NOTE: Information on this page may still reference our 2023 event. We’re in the process of planning our 2024 event, and we’ll be updating our site over the coming months; stay tuned for info! For 2024, races will be held on Saturday August 10 only in the Inner Harbour. For assistance, email info@victoriadragonboatfestival.com.
Click here for the 2023 Festival Schedule!
Festival Activities
Enjoy dragon boat races, local live music, cultural activities, family events, special ceremonies, local food trucks and vendors, and more- all in the heart of Victoria!
2023 programming schedules are available here. Race schedules will be published approximately 1 week prior to the Festival.
Main Stage
With the support of the Government of Canada, the Government of British Columbia, the City of Victoria, the Capital Regional District, and the BC Arts Council.
Race Program
The Inner Harbour comes alive as over 40 dragon boat teams hit the water! Teams race on an international standard 200M course towards Ship’s Point, in an intense display of strength and teamwork.
Watch the races from the Rogers Race Viewing Deck at Ship’s Point for the best seats in the house!
VI Brewing Beverage Patios
Soak in the sun on our expanded outdoor patios with great local brews from VI Brewing! Check out the VI Brewing Stage Bar and enjoy local live music, or head over to the Pier for the VI Brewing Pier Bar as the boats race down the race course!
19+ to purchase alcoholic beverages. Please drink responsibly.
Cultural and Family Activities
This family-friendly area has something fun for everyone. Grab a bite to eat from a selection of delicious local food vendors and join us in the Cultural/ Family Activities Tent for some cultural crafts and entertainment.
Lights of Courage
Help support the BC Cancer Foundation as they work towards a future free of cancer. Purchase a paper lantern for $3 and write a message of hope, love, or remembrance on its tag.
Hang your lantern at the Canada Dry Victoria Dragon Boat Festival and be a part of a truly moving show of support and community. $1 from each lantern goes towards supporting the BC Cancer Foundation.
Get to the Festival
Coming down to the Festival? Find out how to get to Victoria’s Inner Harbour and the Festival site.
Race in Victoria
Join us in Victoria and race in the Inner Harbour this year.