NDC has an excellent relationship with the City of Toronto. Working together, we strive to keep our water and beaches clean. Garbage, flotsam and jetsam that wash up on the beach are always handled in the proper manner. If you have a beachfront clean-up initiative you need assistance with let us know, we’ve got boats, equipment, people and the experience to help do what’s right.
NDC shares the facilities of the historic Sunnyside Pavillion with the City of Toronto's Gus Ryder Pool. Plenty of lockers, large showers and washrooms at the facility easily accommodate the hundreds of paddlers that train with us every week.
The Inner City Outtripping Centre, is a City of Toronto Parks & Recreation initiative that allows youth the opportunity to experience paddling and wilderness trips. NDC is proud to add to their experience by supplying dragonboats, paddles, lifejackets and expert coaching for ICOC programming. For more information on the ICOC including how to get involved, visit their website http://innercityouttripping.blogspot.com |
Located within Sunnyside Pavillion is The Sunnyside Cafe. Beautifully situated along the boardwalk on the south side of the building, the cafe is conveniently located steps from our docks. As a thank you to our athletes, the cafe offers both food and beverage specials both before and after practice. A wood-fired pizza oven and heated patios keep spectators warm on brisk evenings, while a large covered space with a view second to none is always an inviting venue.
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The Ottawa Dragon Boat Race Festival is a three-day event with 190 teams that attracts over 65,000 spectators. It offers a premier racing experience to competitive and recreational teams. Between races, teams can enjoy a multitude of onsite activities and live entertainment in the beer garden. Early bird rate available until January 31st and discounts are available to out-of-town teams.
Contact Shelley at team@dragonboat.net or 613-238-7711, ext. 226 for more information. Join us for our 17th annual event on June 18th-20th!
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Each year, GWN produces more than 40 dragon boat events which raise millions of dollars for community and charitable partners. GWN offers start-to-finish event management services, social marketing initiatives, and equipment sales. Experts in creating and implementing successful inaugural events, GWN gives local organizing committees the tools to manage the event independently in subsequent years. GWN Dragon Boat is pleased to provide NDC club members with one additional month on all early-bird registrations, as well as discounts on a variety of products. Additional details are available upon membership.
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MEC Paddlefest is set to take over Sunnyside Beach on June 12th-13th. This event is open to all members of the community, giving attendees an opportunity to experience the joy of paddling on Toronto's waterfront. Volunteers from the NDC routinely attend to help paddle, steer, and give coaching to anyone interested in trying out dragonboating. Registration begins in late May with a nominal fee of $5 per course. If you’re interested in volunteering or participating, contact the NDC office or visit www.mec.ca/paddlefest.
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Western Beaches Waterfront Advisory Committee (WBWAC)
NDC routinely meets with members of the waterfront advisory committee to discuss issues relating to our local waterfront. If there are any issues or concerns relating to your enjoyment of the Western Beaches Waterfront, please contact as we’d love to hear what you think needs to be done.
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The Boulevard Club is Toronto's ONLY waterfront private sports, recreation and family club. The beautiful lakeside setting is only minutes from downtown, yet beautifully removed from the stress of city life.
The Boulevard Club has happily hosted the National Dragonboat Club and provided moorings for our dragonboats for the past 10 years. We continually work together to host various private events and encourage comraderie and sportsmanship on the water.
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