The Toronto International Dragon Boat Race Festival (TIDBRF), is an annual dragon boat race and cultural event, first held in Toronto, Ontario, Canada in 1989.
It has been acknowledged as a prominent cultural occasion in Toronto, fostering heritage and arts.
Typically, more than 5,000 athletes take part in the traditional dragon boat race, accompanied by over 80 local artists, artisans, and heritage performers.
There are 200+ volunteers participating in this 2-day event, which attracts over 65,000 visitors to Toronto Centre Island.
The Main Channel race course is 500 metres (550 yd) long and six lanes wide.