Français July 18-20 2026
Montreal International Dragon Boat Challenge
Montreal, Parc Jean Drapeau
Following the huge success of the 2025 Pan Am Club Crew Championships, the
Montreal International Dragon Boat Challenge returns strong in 2026 — with a
major date shift:
- Sport Division: July 17–20
- Community Division: July 18–19
These dates become our anchor for the coming years. The international field is back,
with all age categories and all boat formats.
Montreal’s must-attend dragon boat weekend for paddlers of every level.
Full details will be released in early January 2026.
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:
- 2 × 500m races
- 1 × 2000m race
Standard Boats only, for Mixed, Women’s, and Open categories.
🏅 Medals are awarded for every race, 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.
Divisions & CATEGORIES
1. Sport Division
Official Dragon boat Canada event qualifier
Standard boat(20):
- Mixed
- Women
- Open
Small boat(10):
- Mixed
- Women
- Open
Dragon Boat Canada rules of racing will apply for the Sport division.
2. Community Division
2026 edition — details coming soon
Race format
Sport DIVISION (Standard and Small boat):
- 2026 edition — details coming soon
Community DIVISION (Standard boat):
- 2026 edition — details coming soon
Registration
1. Registration fees Sport Division
- Standard boat (20) Mixed / Women / Open: 2026 edition — details coming soon
- Small boat (10) Mixed / Women / Open: 2026 edition — details coming soon
2. Registration fees Community Division
- Standard boat (20) Mixed / Women / Open: 2026 edition — details coming soon
- Small boat (10) Mixed / Women / Open: 2026 edition — details coming soon
Race Schedule
The race schedule will be available a few days before the event. All participants will receive an e-mail when the schedule is available.
Medals
500m: 2026 edition — details coming soon
2000m et 1000m: 2026 edition — details coming soon
Results archive
Montreal Challenge past edition results:
Social Medias
Photos and videos of the event are available on our social media pages:
On-site kiosks:
Interested in having a kiosk at our dragon boat events in 2026? Visit the following link for information on our exhibitor program.
Mission Paddle Shop kiosk:
Need dragon boat equipment or even a dragon boat? We’re on site with our team to advise you on your next purchase of a paddle, an accessory, an outrigger, a Champion dragon boat, a dragon boat trailer and many other products! Visit our online store and/or come and see us in person!
Direction – Parking – Metro
The event takes place at Parc Jean Drapeau on the Olympic Basin in Montreal.
Important points to know: The basin is located on Île Notre-Dame in Parc Jean Drapeau. The parking lot directly adjacent to the basin is P2.
Parking P2:
Parking fees are the entire responsibility of the Parc Jean Drapeau Society. We would like to point out that Mission Dragon Boat does not receive any rebate on the revenues generated by the parking fees. You can leave your opinion about the parking fees on the Parc Jean Drapeau website at the following link:
https://www.parcjeandrapeau.com/en/contact-the-societe-du-parc-jean-drapeau/
Parc Jean Drapeau Metro, yellow lane:
Accessible by public transport : metro Jean-Drapeau station on the yellow line. There is no shuttle service between the Jean-Drapeau subway station and the competition site (1.1km distance). See google map.
Site Map
Accommodation
We have a partnership with the following two hotels: Sandman Hotel Montreal-Longueuil
Sandman Hotel Montreal-Longueuil
Special price for participants. The hotel’s location is one Metro station away from the competition site. Comfortable room. Hotel has a pool, a sauna and a parking lot.
Special prices for participants of Mission events.
Individual Booking:
For individual bookings (1 room) use the following promo code: upcoming information
https://www.sandmanhotels.com/montreal-longueuil
GroupBooking:
For group bookings (2 rooms or more) please contact:
Julie-Hanh Tran (Sales representative)
jhtran@sandman.ca
450-670-3030 ext: 2001
Web site Sandman Montreal-Longueuil
Volunteers
Every year, many volunteers help us make the Montreal Dragon boat Challenge a well-organized event, on time and appreciated by participants. To volunteer at our events, contact us.
Lost and found
Lost something at our event? Click here
MONTREAL CHINESE CULTURE AND ART FOUNDATION
MONTREAL CHINESE CULTURE AND ART FOUNDATION
In partnership with the Montreal Chinese Culture and Art Foundation (MCCAF), the Montreal dragon-boat Challenge highlights the cultural contribution brought to dragon-boat by the Chinese culture. Over two days of competition, participants and spectators will be fully immersed in Chinese culture with many performances by artists from China and Montreal.
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