We are a Toronto-based team of breast cancer paddlers.
As one of the world’s first breast cancer paddler dragon boat teams, Dragons Abreast (DA) is dedicated to improving the fitness and quality of life of survivors. Established in Toronto in 1997, we are now one of 380 breast cancer paddler teams worldwide. We are proud to be part of this global community of people supporting each other, getting stronger and healthier, and demonstrating that there is life after breast cancer.

Health & Physical Fitness
Scientifically supported exercise program in the form of a dragon boat team.

Friendship & Camaraderie
Share, grow, and thrive together. After all, we’re all in the same boat.

Fundraising & Awareness
Support breast cancer survivors by helping raise awareness and funding.

Join Us
Have fun. Get fit. Make new friends. Dragons Abreast welcomes all breast cancer survivors in Toronto and the GTA.
No previous paddling experience is required.
New members are accepted annually. The new membership deadline is the end of April for that year’s season.
Ways to Give
Your support helps keep us moving.
Dragons Abreast is a 100% volunteer-based, member-run team. As a registered charity, we rely on donations, sponsorships, and fundraising to keep the team paddling.
Monetary donations and tribute gifts can be made online. For sponsorship and partnership opportunities, or to make a donation in kind, you can contact us at sponsorship@dragonsabreast.ca. With your support, together we can help breast cancer survivors thrive.

Team Events
Join us. Support us. Come cheer us on!

2025 Canadian Dragon Boat Championships
The DA Rep Crew is looking for a win in Montreal in the BCP Division of the 2025 Canadian Dragon Boat Championships.
Date: August 20-24, 2025
Location: Parc Jean Drapeau, Olympic Basin, Montrela, QC

2025 Tim Hortons GWN Dragon Boat Challenge
DA is thrilled to be racing and hosting the Breast Cancer / All Cancer Paddler Village.
Date: September 6, 2025
Location: Marilyn Bell Park, Toronto, ON

28th Annual Stratford Rotary Dragon Boat Festival
DA will be back in Stratford with high hopes in the BCP division.
Date: September 13, 2025
Location: Stratford, ON
In the News
Check out what others are saying about us.
Zoomer TV
Zoomer TV came out to film one of our races and invited our founder Eleanor Nielsen to a studio interview. Watch now.
Watch Now →Reader’s Digest Best Health
Not only did we make the cover of the October/November 2023 issue, we had a 10 page feature inside. Check it out.
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