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BLOOMEX

24 | May 2023

Bloomex began in a small local flower shop; located in downtown Toronto. After developing a traditional retail flower business, in 2005 the owner decided to try something new by expanding into online sales with an innovative business model and a more efficient way to sell Flowers. Bloomex was b ...

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WELCH LLP

24 | May 2023

Welch LLP is a Chartered Public Accounting firm that has deep roots in the communities it serves. Since 1918, Welch has been providing a wide range of accounting, tax and advisory services to private enterprises, government, and not-for-profit businesses. Welch experts are industry specialists ...

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HAIRFELLAS BARBERSHOP

24 | May 2023

We are very excited to announce that Hairfellas will be at this year’s Tim Horton’s Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival! On Saturday, June 24th and Sunday, June 25th from 10AM-6PM Hairfellas will be offering FREE haircuts. There will also be merchandise available to purchase. Come have a once in a life ...

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C5, 7:00 PM FRIDAY JUNE 23, 2023

23 | May 2023

Organizers of the Tim Hortons Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival are honoured to welcome C5 to the sing the National Anthem at the 2023 Opening Ceremony. This internationally recognized award-winning choir is comprised of singers aged 5-16; its mission is to nurture an appreciation of music for explo ...

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RCAF PIPES & DRUMS, 6:30 PM, FRIDAY JUNE 23

23 | May 2023

The RCAF Pipes & Drums will lead the Parade of Champions into the Opening Ceremony at the Tim Hortons Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival. Location: Starting from Team Staging to the Paddler's Paradise When: Friday, June 23 at 6:30 PM The Royal Canadian Air Force Pipes & Drums (RCAFPD) was offi ...

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IT'S OFFICIAL BEYOND THE PALE & SIDE HUSTLE SODAS ARE BACK!

23 | May 2023

It's official for a second year in a row locally owned and independently operated Ottawa micro-brewery Beyond The Pale will be quenching the thirst of participants, concert goers, and festival attendees alike as the "official beer" of the Tim Hortons Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival. A selection of ...

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SISTER SWIRE FREE CONCERT SATURDAY JUNE 24 6:30 PM

23 | May 2023

Sister Swire is what happens when you try to conjure Beetlejuice but you get Sylvia Plath. A force that can be conjured, but notwithout consequences. It is a fem-led, art rock band produced by Joel Plaskett. These songs come from the pits of Swire’s addictions & have been reworked as comedi ...

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THE DARCYS FREE CONCERT SATURDAY JUNE 24 8:00 PM

23 | May 2023

The Darcys is the ever-evolving musical project formed by Toronto’s Jason Couse and Wes Marskell. For The Darcys, every album is an event, accompanied by vibrant imagery and playful lyrics, with each release they craft distinct eras that explore their creative headspace. The duo follows “Runnin ...

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BEDOUIN SOUNDCLASH FREE CONCERT SATURDAY JUNE 24 9:30 PM

23 | May 2023

BEDOUIN SOUNDCLASH HEADLINES A FREE CONCERT JUNE 24 AT THE TIM HORTONS OTTAWA DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL Canadian indie rock and reggae royalty Bedouin Soundclash will headline a free concert June 24, confirmed organizers of Tim Hortons Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival. Joining them on the festivals Hills ...

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THE GLADSOME GENTLEMEN FREE CONCERT FRIDAY JUNE 23 6:30 PM

23 | May 2023

The Gladsome Gentlemen is a progressive bluegrass band formed by four of Ottawa’s most seasoned pickers. Joe McDonald (guitar, vocals) Trevor Lubin (mandolin, vocals) Dylan Watts (guitar) and Duncan Reitbeock (Bass) play a mixture of original and traditional tunes with a modern gladsome twist. ...

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