About the Festival
The Centre CARMEN Dragon Boat Festival, which will be held at Leamy Lake on June 6th, 2015, is our major fundraiser. It’s all about a congenial, tournament-style competition of up to 28 teams participating in a series of 200 meter races. Each team is comprised of 20 paddlers, one drummer and a steersperson, the latter provided by the Festival organizers. The ultimate goal of each Festival participant is to help to support the Centre CARMEN’s mission to continue to provide free services to the Outaouais community. The Festival is an annual, fun filled gathering to celebrate health and to strengthen our relationships with the community.