We have officially received final confirmation from the City of Montreal and Parc Jean-Drapeau to host the Quebec Cup on September 26–27, 2026. Our apologies for the wait and any confusion this may have caused.

• Confirmed & official date: September 26–27 

The Mythical End-of-Season Event

The days grow shorter, the air turns cooler… but the season isn’t over until the Quebec Cup has been raced.

The final showdown of the year, the Quebec Cup has become the mythical end-of-season championship. The one you don’t want to miss. The one where everything is on the line.

With three races per division — 200m, 500m, and the legendary 2000m featuring turns every 250m — the Quebec Cup stands out with its unique and demanding format. The 2000m course tests not only speed, but also strategy, turning precision, and crew cohesion.

In each event, your team accumulates points.
The overall combined results determine the Quebec Cup Champion.

And of course, it wouldn’t be the Quebec Cup without its famous Sunday party — a must-attend gathering where teams come together to celebrate the end of the season in a festive, friendly, and well-deserved atmosphere.

Because the Quebec Cup isn’t just a competition.
It’s a tradition.

2026 Edition:

The Montreal International Dragon Boat Challenge is back in 2026!

Following the tremendous success of hosting the 2025 Pan American Club Crew Championship, Mission Dragon Boat is proud to partner with Dragon Boat Canada (DBC) and the United States Dragon Boat Federation (USDBF) to host the 2026 CAN AM Club Crew Championship (CACCC) at the Olympic Basin, Parc Jean-Drapeau, Montreal (Canada).

• CAN AM Championship (Sport Division): July 17–20
• Montreal International Dragon Boat Challenge (Community Division): July 18–19

The must-attend event for paddlers of all levels. 

CAN AM Club Crew Championship

The CAN AM Club Crew Championship is open to Sport Division crews from across North America and beyond. Racing will include three distances across all classes and categories, in both Standard and Small boats: 200m, 500m, 2000m.

Q: What crews can participate at the CAN AM Championships?

Any club crew made up of members of their National Dragon Boat Federation can race at the CACCC.
🌍All crews from around the world are welcome, as long as they are members of their respective national federations.

Complete details concerning the CANAM are available on the official Dragon Boat Canada website.

Montreal International Dragon Boat Challenge

The MIDBC will also return on July 18–19, 2026, featuring racing for the Community Division.

This event is known for its fun, welcoming, and high-energy atmosphere — a true celebration of teamwork and paddling spirit! Crews of all levels come together for two unforgettable days of racing, camaraderie, and excitement at the iconic Olympic Basin in Montreal.

The format is currently being finalized, but we are working toward offering 200m, 500m, and 2000m races.

Standard Boats only, for Mixed, Women’s, and Open categories.

🏅 Medals are awarded for every sprint final, and video reviews.

🌍 Recreational crews from around the world are welcome to join this unique event. It’s Montreal in July — what a trip that could be for your dragon boat crew!

Whether you’re chasing the podium or just out to enjoy the experience, the Montreal Challenge has become a can’t-miss classic in the dragon boat community — blending competition, celebration, and pure paddling passion.

The date for the 2026 edition is to be confirmed. Available in January 2026.

The 200m and speed are all we are thinking about for this great day of dragon boat racing!

The Lachine Knockout is celebrating this year its 23rd edition! Teams from all across Quebec and Ontario provinces gather to this fun event.

Each team will race two 2 qualifying heats and a final. Sport teams will do “knockout” finals. For the community teams, the “knockout” finals will be determined according to the number of registrations. For each Knockout final the crew in the last position is eliminated and remaining crew return immediately to the start line until a winner is determined.

For the sport category, the event will be sanctioned by Dragon Boat Canada.

2026 Edition:

H2O Open is back in 2026 with a major date change: the event will run on June 6—and this will be our anchor date for years to come, with the Canadian Grand Prix now moving to May. New this year: a School Division (16 & under). Big things ahead! Full details will be released in early January 2026.

2026 Edition: