Français July 18-19 2026
Montreal International Dragon Boat Challenge
Montreal, Parc Jean Drapeau
The Montreal International Dragon Boat Challenge is set to make history in 2026!
With a record-breaking 270 registered teams, registrations are now officially closed for what will be the largest dragon boat event ever held by Mission Dragon Boat and in the history of dragon boat racing in Montreal.
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 Championships (CACCC), held as part of the Montreal International Dragon Boat Challenge at the Olympic Basin, Parc Jean-Drapeau, Montreal, Canada.
- CAN AM Club Crew Championships (Sport Division): July 17–20
- Montreal International Dragon Boat Challenge (Community Division): July 18–19
270 teams. Four days of racing. Thousands of athletes. One unforgettable weekend.
We can’t wait to welcome teams from across Canada, the United States, and beyond for what promises to be the most exciting edition ever!
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 (500m and 200m, no medals for 2000m), 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.
CAN AM Club Crew Championships
The CAN AM Club Crew Championships 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.
Fill up your
Registration
Step 1
Complete de registration form. An invoice will be sent to you within 48 hours.
Step 2
You will receive the instructions to register your paddlers in our system within 48 hours.
Divisions & CATEGORIES
1. Community Division: Montreal International Dragon Boat Challenge
July 18–19
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.
2. Sport Division: CAN AM Championships:
July 17–20
Racing will include three distances across all classes and categories, in both Standard and Small boats:
- 200m
- 500m
- 2000m
Complete details concerning the CANAM are available on the official Dragon Boat Canada website.
Registration Fees
1. Registration fees Montreal Challenge (Community Division)
- Standard boat (20) Mixed / Women / Open: $1495 + taxes
2. Registration fees CANAM (Sport Division)
- Complete details concerning the CANAM are available on the official Dragon Boat Canada website.
Medals
Montreal International Dragon Boat Challenge (Community Division)
Gold, silver, and bronze medals will be awarded to the top three teams in every 500 m and 200 m final in each of the following categories:
- Mixed
- Women’s
- Open
Medal ceremonies will take place immediately following each final.
No medals will be awarded for the 2,000 m races.
CAN AM Club Crew Championships (Sport Division)
Medals for the CAN AM Club Crew Championships are awarded based on the overall points standings. Results from the 200 m, 500 m, and 2,000 m races are combined to determine the overall champions in each category.
Gold, silver, and bronze medals will be awarded to the top three teams in each championship category based on the final cumulative standings.
Medal ceremonies will take place at the end of the day on Saturday and late Monday morning, according to the championship schedule for each category.
Note: Unlike the Community Division, CAN AM medals are not awarded after each race. They are presented based on the final overall standings after all three race distances have been completed.
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
Here is a list of hotels located within a reasonable distance of the competition venue.
We have gathered accommodations offering a variety of price ranges and located at different distances from the site.
Please note that we do not have any agreements or partnerships with these hotels. Many other accommodation options are also available in the area.
The listed prices are provided for comparison purposes only and were valid at the time this document was created.
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.
Booking:
- Price: $219 plus eco fee + taxes
- Release date: June 16, 2026 (The promo code will no longer be valid after this date.)
- By phone: dial 1-800-726-3626 and mention the group code.
- Online: https://www.sandmanhotels.com/montreal-longueuil
- promo code: 2607H2OPLA
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
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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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