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| Customer Service | 514 872-6120 |
| Emergency and security | 514 872-9999 |
| Jean-Doré Beach | 514 872-0199 |
| Aquatic Complex | 514 872-7368 |
| Athletes' Quarters | 514 872-6222 |
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Notices
Mobility
Rue des Seagull is one-way between Macdonald Road and Parking lot P11 due to the establishment of a pedestrian detour that provides access to the Biosphere.
The work taking place at the Biosphere should be completed by early June 2025.
Delays and detours to be expected, reduce your speed and follow the directions of the traffic signs.
Olympic Basin
A legacy from the 1976 Summer Olympics, the Basin hosts sports groups in rowing, canoe kayak, dragon boats, and high-performance championships and competitions.
The Olympic Basin extends over 2.2 kilometres in length; it is 110 metres wide and 2.5 metres deep. The Basin's unique installations and it's calm waters make it the pride of every rowing enthusiast.
The Basin's construction required the first major makeover of Île Notre-Dame. A part of the island was completely redeveloped so that buildings and related equipment and facilities could be built; these included:
- Athletes' Quarters
- Administration pavilion
- Grandstands
- Hangars
- Starting and finish tower
- Control stations all along the Basin
Since 2018, the Olympic Basin has served as the venue for the Para Canoe National Training Centre, whose administrative offices are now housed in the Athletes' Quarters.
Schedule
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Upcoming Events
Canada Games Trials
May 24-25, 2025
A canoe kayak sporting event designed to assess athletes and select those who will go on to represent their region at the 2025 Canada Games. Details →
H2O Open
May 31, 2025
Nearly a hundred dragon boat teams will compete on distances of 500 m, 1000 m and 2000 m for this 2025 edition of the H2O Open competition held at the Parc Jean-Drapeau's Olympic Basin. Details →
Formula 1 Grand Prix du Canada
June 13-15, 2025
A must-see international event, the Grand Prix du Canada takes place on Parc Jean-Drapeau's Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve. Plenty of thrills assured for F1 fans! Details →
Sprint National Team Trials 2
June 27-29, 2025
Hosted by Canoe Kayak Canada, the National Team Trials are used to determine the athletes who will represent Canada at upcoming international competitions. Details →
Pan Am Club Crew Championships
July 4-6, 2025
An international dragon boat competition bringing together teams from across the Americas, with athletes competing in races over a range of distances. Details →
Eastern Rowing Association Regatta
July 12-13, 2025
The Parc Jean-Drapeau's Olympic Basin will host the 104th edition of the Eastern Rowing Association Regatta: a competition where athletes from across Eastern Canada compete in rowing races over distances from 500 m to 2000 m. Details →
Paratriathlon
July 18-19, 2025
Parc Jean-Drapeau will host races of the World Triathlon Para Series Montreal. The races will take place at the Olympic Basin and at the Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve. Details →
Essais équipe du Québec
July 25-27, 2025
Quebec sprint canoe-kayak rowers will compete in this provincial competition which allows the performance and level of athletes to be assessed and their rankings to be updated. Details →
U16 Provincial Championships
August 1st-3, 2025
The top Québec paddlers in canoe-kayak sprint in the M16+ categories will compete in this provincial meet which will be held at Parc Jean-Drapeau's Olympic Basin. Details →
Canadian Open Water Festival
August 16-17, 2025
An event featuring multiple sporting challenges and competitions, including the Canadian Open Water Swimming Championships, where swimmers from across the country will compete over various distances. Details →
Canadian Dragon Boat Championships
August 20-24, 2025
Dragon Boat Canada member teams will compete in races of varying distances to qualify for the 15th Club Crew World Championships (CCWC) in 2026. Details →
Challenge Esprit Montréal
September 5-7, 2025
The Challenge Esprit Montréal, which takes place at the Olympic Basin and on the Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve at Parc Jean-Drapeau, welcomes thousands of athletes in swimming, cycling and running events. Details →
Dragon Boat Québec Cup
September 12-13, 2025
The Dragon Boat Québec Cup is the third and final stage of the Triple Crown. The teams will compete at the Parc Jean-Drapeau's Olympic Basin in races of 200 m, 500 m and 2000 m during this event sanctioned by Dragon Boat Canada. Details →
Marathon de Montréal
September 21, 2025
The start of the Marathon and Half marathon will take place at Espace 67. The thousands of runners will take the Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve and the trails of the Jardins des Floralies before continuing the route that travel across the city to end at the Parc Maisonneuve. Details →
Quebec Team Evaluation
October 18, 2025
A canoe-kayak competition where athletes will compete for a place on the Quebec team. Details →
Sports at the Olympic Basin
Rowing
Rowing is very important at the Olympic Basin at Parc Jean-Drapeau: training, initiation and development classes, team building program for business and competitions take place.
Canoe Kayak
Canoe kayak is a very demanding discipline that brings together sports, tranquility and nature enthusiast at the Olympic Basin.
Dragon Boat
Beginners and more advanced can paddle as a team to practice dragon boat at the Olympic Basin. Team building programs are also available.
Training at the Olympic Basin
You would like to train in a competitive or recreational way at the Olympic Basin? Join one of our partner clubs. Whether you are an athlete or a water sports enthusiast, you will find the club that suits your needs.
Rowing
Canoe Kayak
Dragon Boat
Team building
The Parc Jean-Drapeau is an ideal place to gather with your team or staff members in a natural setting and do team building activities.
Virtual tour
Photos
Here are a few photos of the Olympic Basin, just to give you an overview of the facilities.
Discover the 41 photos of the album!
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is it possible to get a parking pass?
Yes, it is possible to obtain a monthly or annual parking pass for the P2, P4 and P7 at the Athletes' Quarters.
Learn more
To obtain more details regarding the Olympic Basin, available services or for any request for information, do not hesitate to contact our staff.
Mobility
Getting to Olympic Basin
To make it easier to get around, here is the exact location of the Olympic Basin at Parc Jean-Drapeau posted on Google Maps.
Subway Station
The Jean-Drapeau subway station on the Line 4 — Yellow is located on Île Sainte-Hélène, in the heart of Parc Jean-Drapeau. To get to the Parc easily and quickly, the subway is still the best way to go!
River shuttle
During the summer season, Parc Jean-Drapeau visitors can use the river shuttle as a means of transportation, from the Vieux-Port de Montréal (Jacques-Cartier pier) and the city of Longueuil.
STM shuttle
Three STM shuttles provide a connection between the Jean-Drapeau subway station and various attractions.
Bike
The Parc is one of the few places where you can cross the Saint Lawrence River on your bike: simply take the bike paths of the Jacques Cartier Bridge, the Concorde Bridge or the Bike link.
Walking
People can enjoy many of the cycling paths to get to or pass through the Parc Jean-Drapeau, either running or walking.
With more than 25 kilometres of trails and pathways, the Parc is a pleasant spot for hiking, all year round.
Parking
Motorists can get to Parc Jean-Drapeau by taking the Jacques Cartier Bridge or the Concorde Bridge.
Nearby parking area: P2
Taxibus service
You can reserve a taxi for your travels at the Parc by using a valid STM transport fare.
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