BeginnerDragon Boat Program | H2o Montreal
Let yourself be tempted by the dragon boat adventure!
Your dragon boat adventure starts here
Are you looking for an accessible, motivating, and community-building sports activity that lets you move, meet people, and experience something different on the water?
The dragon boat initiation packages are the perfect entry point to discover this unique team sport with no long-term commitment. Whether you are curious, active, or simply looking for a new challenge, the initiation lets you learn the basics, paddle as a group, and quickly feel the collective energy unique to dragon boat.
Led from A to Z by the H2o team, our initiations are simple, safe, and accessible to everyone. You paddle with other participants, guided by certified coaches, in a structured, dynamic, and friendly environment.
A first experience… that often makes you want to do more.
2026 Season
Initiation Programs
Montreal - Parc Jean Drapeau
Two options are available to you, depending on your level of commitment and your goals.
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Option 1 — Introduction (3 weeks)
Discover the joy of dragon boating with our introductory packages!
In just 3 weeks, you will learn the basics of this dynamic team sport and enjoy its many benefits: fitness, coordination, team spirit, and guaranteed fun.
An ideal package to try the sport in a structured and safe environment. Two age categories are offered: 49 years and under and 50 years and over.
Option 2 — Full season (16 weeks)
Commit for the season and become an experienced dragon!
This package includes 18 training sessions, allowing you to refine your technique and build your dragon boat experience. Depending on your progress, you may even have the opportunity to participate in certain competitions as a reserve.
This program serves as the gateway to our intermediate H2o level (community teams).
No official competitions are included in this package.
3-week Packages:
June 2026
3 weeks: June, Monday group, all ages
- 1x per week, from June 8 to June 22, 2026
- Monday 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
- All ages (18 and older)
- Olympic Basin - Parc Jean Drapeau
Registration
$70 /per person
June 2026
3 weeks: June, Wednesday group, 50 years and older
- 1x per week, from June 3 to June 17, 2026
- Wednesday 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
- 50 years and older
- Olympic Basin - Parc Jean Drapeau
Registration
$70 /per person
June 2026
3 weeks: June, Wednesday group, 49 years and younger
- 1x per week, from June 3 to June 17, 2026
- Wednesday 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
- 49 years and younger
- Olympic Basin - Parc Jean Drapeau
Registration
$70 /per person
July-August 2026
3 weeks: July-August, Wednesday group, 50 years and older
- 1x per week, from July 29 to August 3, 2026
- Wednesday 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
- 50 years and older
- Olympic Basin - Parc Jean Drapeau
Registration
$70 /per person
July-August 2026
3 weeks: July-August, Wednesday group, 49 years and younger
- 1x per week, from July 29 to August 3, 2026
- Wednesday 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
- 49 years and younger
- Olympic Basin - Parc Jean Drapeau
Registration
$70 /per person
September 2026
3 weeks: September, Wednesday group, 50 years and older
- 1x per week, from September 16 to September 30, 2026
- Wednesday 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
- 50 years and older
- Olympic Basin - Parc Jean Drapeau
Registration
$70 /per person
September 2026
3 weeks: September, Wednesday group, 49 years and under
- 1x per week, from September 16 to 30, 2026
- Wednesday 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
- 49 years and under
- Olympic Basin - Parc Jean Drapeau
Registration
$70 /per person
Full season 16-week packages:
16 weeks: May to September, Wednesday group
- 1x per week: from May 27 to September 23, 2026
- Several breaks scheduled (weeks of GPF1 and others)
- Wednesday 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
- 18 years and older (we group registrants by level)
- Beginner and intermediate level
- Olympic Basin - Montreal
Registration
$240 /per person
Intermediate Level (Community Division)
Olympic Basin, Jean Flag Park
Practical information – Athletes’ district
Our activities take place at Jean-Drapeau Park Athletes’ Quarter, an exceptional site dedicated to water sports.
Paid parking near
Access by metro : station Jean-Drapeau, about 10 minutes walk (see route)
Bixi station on site
Full changing rooms available
Training takes place at Olympic Basin, a safe body of water built for 1976 Montreal Olympics, now recognized as an international caliber installation.
FAQ
General Questions
Here you will find answers to the most frequently asked questions about our activities. If you have other questions, feel free to write to us — we will be happy to answer you.