Cornwall canal's biggest event of the year! Please note we will always communicate using @cornwallwaterfest accounts.
August 9, 2025
Lock 19, Old Cornwall Canal
(Haulage Road and Second Street West at the Soccer Fields)
Challenge yourself by joining or organizing a team and taking part in the Dragon Boat Races or one of the many other activities at the event! Come out and enjoy Cornwall's great waterfront with family, friends and co-workers!!
08/07/2026
Only 1 day to go!
Big thank you to the River Institute for testing water samples in the Canal. Paddlers can rest assured the water is considered "safe for swimming".
Volunteers will be hard at work today getting the site ready to welcome teams, vendors and spectators tomorrow morning!
08/07/2026
🌟 We're delighted to welcome Ming & Associates as our Silver Wave sponsor for Waterfest 2026! Their commitment to reliable, personalized services and community support is truly inspiring. Thank you, Ming and Associates, for helping us unleash the dragons on the Cornwall canal! 🌊💫
08/06/2026
🌊 Huge shoutout to MacGregor Cranes for powering the waves as a Silver Wave Sponsor of this year’s Cornwall Waterfest! 🚧
Your ongoing support helps us lift this event to new heights—thank you for being part of the celebration! 💙
08/05/2026
Teams are getting ready
08/05/2026
The Race Schedule is up! https://www.cornwallwaterfest.com/
It will be updated throughout the day with live results!
Come cheer your favourite teams this Saturday! Local teams competing are:
🛶Oar We There Yet
🛶 The Unsinkable II
🛶 Cornwall Rock the Boat Brigade
🛶Desjardins
🛶Pinoy Floaters Filipino-Canadian Community of Cornwall and Surrounding Area
🛶 Dragonfire Youth Team
🛶Headwater Hydras ()
🛶CCH Health Hustlers ()
08/05/2026
Looking to cheer on your favourite local team. Check out the race schedule.
08/05/2026
🎉 Emard Bros Lumber is once again supporting us for the 2026 Waterfest! Their dedication to service shines through in every partnership. For all your building materials and supplies needs, Emard lumber is there to serve you! Join us in thanking them for their invaluable support! 🌊✨
08/05/2026
Big thank you to The City of Cornwall for their generous support of Cornwall Waterfest! 🌊 Your in-kind contribution means the world to us and helps make this event possible for our community. We couldn't do it without you!
08/04/2026
🚣♀️🌊 Thank You, A Plus Management, for Being Our Gold Wave Sponsor! 🌊🚣♂️ Your commitment to our event has been invaluable and has helped make it a tremendous success.