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.
2026 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: 3-weeks initiation.
Discover the pleasure of dragon boating thanks to our introductory packages! In just 3 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 (17 weeks).
Become a confirmed dragon boater, paddle for the season! This package offers you 17 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.
3-weeks initiation
2026 season, 3-weeks packages:
The following packages are offered at Parc Jean Drapeau’s Olympic Basin and run for 3 weeks. We provide paddles and PFDs.
June: Monday group, all ages
June: Monday group (all ages)
- No age category for this group.
- Location: Olympic Basin, Parc Jean-Drapeau
- Level: Beginner
- Dates: June 8 to 22, 2026
- Duration: 3 weeks
- Training schedule: Monday, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.
- Price: $65 + tx
June: Wednesday group, 49 years old and under
June 2026, Wednesday group, ages 49 and under
- Location: Olympic Basin, Parc Jean-Drapeau
- Level: Beginner
- Dates: June 3 to 17, 2026
- Duration: 3 weeks
- Training schedule: Wednesday, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.
- Price: $65 + tx
June: Wednesday group, 50 years old and older
June: Wednesday group, 50 years old and older
- Location: Olympic Basin, Parc Jean-Drapeau
- Level: Beginner
- Dates: June 3 to 17, 2026
- Duration: 3 weeks
- Training schedule: Wednesday, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.
- Price: $65 + tx
July-August: Wednesday group, 49 years old and under
September: Wednesday group, 49 years old and under
- Location: Olympic Basin, Parc Jean-Drapeau
- Level: Beginner
- Dates: July 29 to August 12, 2026
- Duration: 3 weeks
- Training schedule: Wednesday, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.
- Price: $65 + tx
July-August: Wednesday group, 50 years old and over
July-August: Wednesday group, 50 years old and over
- Location: Olympic Basin, Parc Jean-Drapeau
- Level: Beginner
- Dates: July 29 to August 12, 2026
- Duration: 3 weeks
- Training schedule: Wednesday, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
- Price: $65 + tx
September: Wednesday group, ages 49 and under
September 2026: Wednesday group, 49 years old and under
- Location: Olympic Basin, Parc Jean-Drapeau
- Level: Beginner
- Dates: September 16 to 30, 2026
- Duration: 3 weeks
- Training schedule: Wednesday, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
- Price: $65 + tx
September: Wednesday group, ages 50 and older
September 2026: Wednesday group, 50 years old and older
- Location: Olympic Basin, Parc Jean-Drapeau
- Level: Beginner
- Dates: September 16 to 30, 2026
- Duration: 3 weeks
- Training schedule: Wednesday, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
- Price: $65 + tx
Full season
2026 season, full-season packages May to September
The following packages are offered at Parc Jean Drapeau’s Olympic Basin and run for 17 weeks. We provide paddles and PFDs.
May to Sept: Wednesday group
- Location: Olympic Basin, Parc Jean-Drapeau
- Level: Beginner and intermediate
- Dates: May 27 to September 23, 2026
- Duration: 17 weeks
- Training schedule: Wednesday, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.
- Price: $240 + tx
