Dragon Boat in Toronto
Sunnyside Paddling Club is proud to be one of the main stomping grounds for dragon boat paddlers in Toronto, catering to an incredibly diverse community of paddling enthusiasts. Whether you're looking to try out a new sport, in need of a team building activity, or training hard for a World-level podium position, you can call Sunnyside Paddling Club your home away from home.
At Sunnyside Paddling Club, we are committed to
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Providing
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Premier dragon boat coaching to all levels of paddlers
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Functional dragon boats, equipment, and facility use for all levels of paddlers
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Opportunities for paddlers to engage in small boat paddling, including OCs, kayaks, and canoes
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and Developing
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Elite teams with the purpose of representing Toronto and Canada on the national and international level
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Paddling programs for individuals with mental and physical accessibility needs
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Paddling teams and opportunities for youth, prolonging our sport
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Paddle With Us
Interested in training at Sunnyside Paddling Club? Visit our 2025 Fee Schedule page for details on rates and registration.
Become a Partner Team
Enjoy 15% off boat rental fees (up to $500) by signing up as a Partner Team at Sunnyside Paddling Club!
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Partner teams are responsible for the following tasks
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Provision of 12 paddlers for 4 hours on April 12th to launch dragon boats and assist with other
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club opening tasks
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Provision of 12 paddlers for 4 hours on October 18 th to remove dragon boats and assist with
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other club closing tasks
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Removal, cleaning and re-launch of ~5 dragon boats in July
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Teams registering for the 2025 Water Season can indicate their interest in becoming a Partner Team through our booking form.
Boost Your Team's Recruitment
Need to fill a boat for the season? We’re here to help!
All teams booking more than 10 sessions in a season receive a free try-it out session. These sessions are bookable after April 5th, and are subject to availability. More than 75% of paddlers on the boat must be new to the team.
Coaching fees are not included. Email us at customerservice@sunnysidepc.ca to inquire.
Team Bootcamps
A team that trains together, stays together. There is truly no better way to build bonds on and off the boat than a long day of paddling and learning.
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Maximize your team's time and money by compressing information into a single session of longer duration closer to the beginning of the season. Our recommended bootcamp package consists of
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1 hour on-water with video footage taken
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1.5 hours of video review in 2 groups of 10-12
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1.5 hours of hands-on work with a trusted coach.
These sessions are only available on Saturdays after 11:20 am and Sunday all-day. Rate $500 excluding taxes. Email us for more details at customerservice@sunnysidepc.ca.
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1-on-1 Small Group Sessions
Have some paddlers that need a bit more catching up to do? Book an SPC coach for 30 minutes before or after your practice for $90, including a boat.
Sessions can be booked after April 5th, no more than 3 weeks in advance. Book now by emailing us at customerservice@sunnysidepc.ca
Join Us Online
Here you can post up recruitment, buy and sell, paddlers looking for buddies and other information relevant to our community, see you there!
Any questions? ​
Feel free to reach out to us at customerservice@sunnysidepc.ca for assistance this season.