Original Wooden Dragon Boat Restoration Project

  AWAKENING THE DRAGONS   Visit www.owdb.ca for more information on the Original Wooden Dragon Boats            

The community of Salmon Arm is the recipient of nine original teak Chinese wooden dragon boats that were brought to Canada to introduce the sport of dragon boating during Expo 86 in Vancouver BC. These boats are part of a … Read More

Dragon boat racing, one of the earliest known forms of boat racing, is celebrated at festivals and competitions around the world. Its roots can be traced back over 2,000 years to the southern provinces of China, in a legend that … Read More

Even as early as 1945, Canada was infected with a mild case of “dragon fever”.  In October 1945, the Mayor of Vancouver was presented with a dragon adorned silver plaque by representatives of the republican government of China immediately following … Read More

We are so grateful for the generous support of the following organizations and businesses from our community and beyond. Without you, this project would not be possible. ACCESS PRECISION MACHINING LTD ASPIRAL YOUTH PARTNERS ASSOCIATION BRUSHSTROKES SIGNS & AWNINGS CANADIAN … Read More