Let yourself be tempted by the adventure of dragon boating! Accessible to all, this sport combines physical effort, synchronization and team spirit. Our initiations will familiarize you with the technique and make you want to do more.
2025 Dragon Boat Initiation Program.
Two options are available to you depending on the commitment you want to put into it. Two age categories are offered: 49 and under and 50 and over.
Option 1: 4-week initiation.
Discover the pleasure of dragon boating thanks to our introductory packages! In just 4 weeks, you will master the basics of this stimulating team sport and enjoy its many benefits: fitness, team spirit and guaranteed fun!
Option 2: Full season 18 weeks.
Become a confirmed dragon boater, paddle for the season! This package offers you 18 workouts to perfect your technique. And who knows, maybe you will participate in competitions as a reservist? This package is the gateway to our H2o Intermediate program (community teams). No competition included in this package.
4-week initiation
2025 season, 4-week packages:
The following packages are offered at Parc Jean Drapeau’s Olympic Basin and run for 4 weeks. We provide paddles and PFDs.
May: Monday group, 49 years old and under
May 2025, Monday group, 49 years old and under
- Location: Olympic Basin, Parc Jean-Drapeau
- Level: Beginner
- Dates: May 5 to 26, 2025
- Duration: 4 weeks
- Training schedule: Mondays 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
- Price: $65 + tx
May: Wednesday group, 50 years old and over
May 2025, Wednesday group, 50 years old and over
- Location: Olympic Basin, Parc Jean-Drapeau
- Level: Beginner
- Dates: May 7 to 28, 2025
- Duration: 4 weeks
- Training schedule: Wednesday, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
- Price: $65 + tx
June-July: Wednesday group, 49 years old and under
June-July: Wednesday group, 49 years old and under
- Location: Olympic Basin, Parc Jean-Drapeau
- Level: Beginner
- Dates: June 18 to July 9, 2025
- Duration: 4 weeks
- Training schedule: Wednesday, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.
- Price: $65 + tx
June-July: Wednesday group, 50 years old and over
June-July: Wednesday group, 50 years old and over
- Location: Olympic Basin, Parc Jean-Drapeau
- Level: Beginner
- Dates: June 18 to July 9, 2025
- Duration: 4 weeks
- Training schedule: Wednesday, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
- Price: $65 + tx
September: Wednesday group, 49 years old and under
September: Wednesday group, 49 years old and under
- Location: Olympic Basin, Parc Jean-Drapeau
- Level: Beginner
- Dates: August 27 to September 17, 2025
- Duration: 4 weeks
- Training schedule: Wednesday, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.
- Price: $65 + tx
September: Wednesday group, 50 years old and over
September: Wednesday group, 50 years old and over
- Location: Olympic Basin, Parc Jean-Drapeau
- Level: Beginner
- Dates: August 27 to September 17, 2025
- Duration: 4 weeks
- Training schedule: Wednesday, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
- Price: $65 + tx
Full season
2025 season, full-season packages May to September
The following packages are offered at Parc Jean Drapeau’s Olympic Basin and run for 18 weeks. We provide paddles and PFDs.
May to Sept: Wednesday group 49 years old and under
May to Sept: Wednesday group 49 years old and under
- Location: Olympic Basin, Parc Jean-Drapeau
- Level: Beginner and intermediate
- Dates: May 7 to September 10, 2025
- Duration: 18 weeks
- Training schedule: Wednesday, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.
- Price: $230 + tx
May to Sept: Wednesday group, 50 years old and over
May to Sept: Wednesday group, 50 years old and over
- Location: Olympic Basin, Parc Jean-Drapeau
- Level: Beginner and Intermediate
- Dates: May 7 to September 10, 2025
- Duration: 18 weeks
- Training schedule: Wednesdays, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.
- Price: $230 + tx
