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 Returns in 2027!

Following a historic 2026 edition that brought together teams from across North America, Mission Dragon Boat is proud to announce the return of the Montreal International Dragon Boat Challenge, taking place July 16–18, 2027(dates to be confirmed), at the legendary Olympic Basin at Parc Jean-Drapeau.

For 2027: the Challenge expands to three days of racing, offering even more competition, more time on the water, and an even more memorable experience for every team.

The Montreal International Dragon Boat Challenge remains one of the premier dragon boat events in North America. Bringing together hundreds of teams from Canada, the United States, and beyond, it is recognized for its outstanding organization, efficient race operations, electric atmosphere, and exceptional athlete experience.

Whether you’re a competitive club or a recreational team, you’ll enjoy a weekend where performance, fun, and community come together in a truly unique setting.

Three days of racing. Hundreds of teams. Thousands of paddlers. One destination: Montréal.

We can’t wait to welcome you back in July 2027!

Preliminary 2027 Race Schedule

We are currently finalizing the schedule, but we anticipate the following race format:

Friday, July 16 (late afternoon and early evening)

Community Division (Standard Boats (20 paddlers)) and Sport Division (Standard Boats (20 paddlers) and Small Boats (10 paddlers))

• Two (2) 200 m races per team

Saturday, July 17 (daytime schedule)

Community Division (Standard Boats (20 paddlers)) and Sport Division (Standard Boats (20 paddlers) and Small Boats (10 paddlers))

• 500 m and 2,000 m races

Sunday, July 18 (daytime schedule)

Community Division (Standard Boats (20 paddlers)) and Sport Division (Standard Boats (20 paddlers) and Small Boats (10 paddlers))

• Continuation of the 500 m and 2,000 m races

Each team is expected to complete the following race program:

• 2 × 200 m
• 2 × 500 m
• 1 × 2,000 m

The race schedule is preliminary and may be adjusted prior to the official opening of registration.

Registration will open in March 2027.

Please visit us again over the coming months as additional information regarding the event, race categories, and registration procedures will be released progressively.

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 24 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: