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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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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
Monday, May 18, 2026
Today: closed.
April 2026
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| April 2026 | ||
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| Wednesday, April 1 | Closed | |
| Thursday, April 2 | Closed | |
| Friday, April 3 | Closed | |
| Saturday, April 4 | Closed | |
| Sunday, April 5 | Closed | |
| Monday, April 6 | Closed | |
| Tuesday, April 7 | Closed | |
| Wednesday, April 8 | Closed | |
| Thursday, April 9 | Closed | |
| Friday, April 10 | Closed | |
| Saturday, April 11 | Closed | |
| Sunday, April 12 | Closed | |
| Monday, April 13 | Closed | |
| Tuesday, April 14 | Closed | |
| Wednesday, April 15 | Closed | |
| Thursday, April 16 | Closed | |
| Friday, April 17 | Closed | |
| Saturday, April 18 | Closed | |
| Sunday, April 19 | Closed | |
| Monday, April 20 | Closed | |
| Tuesday, April 21 | Closed | |
| Wednesday, April 22 | Closed | |
| Thursday, April 23 | Closed | |
| Friday, April 24 | Closed | |
| Saturday, April 25 | 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Olympic Basin | |
| Sunday, April 26 | 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Olympic Basin | |
| Monday, April 27 | 6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Olympic Basin | |
| Tuesday, April 28 | 6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Olympic Basin | |
| Wednesday, April 29 | 6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Olympic Basin | |
| Thursday, April 30 | 6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Olympic Basin | |
| May 2026 | ||
| Friday, May 1 | 6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Olympic Basin | |
| Saturday, May 2 | 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Olympic Basin | |
| Sunday, May 3 | 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Olympic Basin | |
| Monday, May 4 | 6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Olympic Basin | |
| Tuesday, May 5 | 6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Olympic Basin | |
| Wednesday, May 6 | 6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Olympic Basin | |
| Thursday, May 7 | 6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Olympic Basin | |
| Friday, May 8 | 6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Olympic Basin | |
| Saturday, May 9 | Closed | |
| Sunday, May 10 | Closed | |
| Monday, May 11 | Closed | |
| Tuesday, May 12 | Closed | |
| Wednesday, May 13 | Closed | |
| Thursday, May 14 | Closed | |
| Friday, May 15 | Closed | |
| Saturday, May 16 | Closed | |
| Sunday, May 17 | Closed | |
| Monday, May 18 | Closed | |
| Tuesday, May 19 | Closed | |
| Wednesday, May 20 | Closed | |
| Thursday, May 21 | Closed | |
| Friday, May 22 | Closed | |
| Saturday, May 23 | Closed | |
| Sunday, May 24 | Closed | |
| Monday, May 25 | Closed | |
| Tuesday, May 26 | Closed | |
| Wednesday, May 27 | Closed | |
| Thursday, May 28 | Closed | |
| Friday, May 29 | Closed | |
| Saturday, May 30 | Closed | |
| Sunday, May 31 | Closed | |
| June 2026 | ||
| Monday, June 1 | 6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Olympic Basin | |
| Tuesday, June 2 | 6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Olympic Basin | |
| Wednesday, June 3 | 6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Olympic Basin | |
| Thursday, June 4 | 6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Olympic Basin | |
| Friday, June 5 | 6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Olympic Basin | |
| Saturday, June 6 | Closed | |
| Sunday, June 7 | 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Olympic Basin | |
| Monday, June 8 | 6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Olympic Basin | |
| Tuesday, June 9 | 6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Olympic Basin | |
| Wednesday, June 10 | 6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Olympic Basin | |
| Thursday, June 11 | 6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Olympic Basin | |
| Friday, June 12 | 6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Olympic Basin | |
| Saturday, June 13 | Closed | |
| Sunday, June 14 | Closed | |
| Monday, June 15 | 6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Olympic Basin | |
| Tuesday, June 16 | 6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Olympic Basin | |
| Wednesday, June 17 | 6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Olympic Basin | |
| Thursday, June 18 | 6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Olympic Basin | |
| Friday, June 19 | 6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Olympic Basin | |
| Saturday, June 20 | 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Olympic Basin | |
| Sunday, June 21 | 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Olympic Basin | |
| Monday, June 22 | 6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Olympic Basin | |
| Tuesday, June 23 | 6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Olympic Basin | |
| Wednesday, June 24 | 6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Olympic Basin | |
| Thursday, June 25 | 6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Olympic Basin | |
| Friday, June 26 | Closed | |
| Saturday, June 27 | Closed | |
| Sunday, June 28 | 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Olympic Basin | |
| Monday, June 29 | 6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Olympic Basin | |
| Tuesday, June 30 | 6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Olympic Basin | |
| July 2026 | ||
| Wednesday, July 1 | 6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Olympic Basin | |
| Thursday, July 2 | 6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Olympic Basin | |
| Friday, July 3 | 6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Olympic Basin | |
| Saturday, July 4 | Closed | |
| Sunday, July 5 | Closed | |
| Monday, July 6 | Closed | |
| Tuesday, July 7 | Closed | |
| Wednesday, July 8 | Closed | |
| Thursday, July 9 | Closed | |
| Friday, July 10 | Closed | |
| Saturday, July 11 | Closed | |
| Sunday, July 12 | Closed | |
| Monday, July 13 | Closed | |
| Tuesday, July 14 | Closed | |
| Wednesday, July 15 | Closed | |
| Thursday, July 16 | 6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Olympic Basin | |
| Friday, July 17 | Closed | |
| Saturday, July 18 | Closed | |
| Sunday, July 19 | Closed | |
| Monday, July 20 | Closed | |
| Tuesday, July 21 | 6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Olympic Basin | |
| Wednesday, July 22 | 6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Olympic Basin | |
| Thursday, July 23 | 6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Olympic Basin | |
| Friday, July 24 | 6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Olympic Basin | |
| Saturday, July 25 | Closed | |
| Sunday, July 26 | Closed | |
| Monday, July 27 | 6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Olympic Basin | |
| Tuesday, July 28 | 6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Olympic Basin | |
| Wednesday, July 29 | 6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Olympic Basin | |
| Thursday, July 30 | 6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Olympic Basin | |
| Friday, July 31 | Closed | |
| August 2026 | ||
| Saturday, August 1 | Closed | |
| Sunday, August 2 | 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Olympic Basin | |
| Monday, August 3 | 6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Olympic Basin | |
| Tuesday, August 4 | 6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Olympic Basin | |
| Wednesday, August 5 | 6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Olympic Basin | |
| Thursday, August 6 | 6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Olympic Basin | |
| Friday, August 7 | Closed | |
| Saturday, August 8 | Closed | |
| Sunday, August 9 | Closed | |
| Monday, August 10 | 6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Olympic Basin | |
| Tuesday, August 11 | 6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Olympic Basin | |
| Wednesday, August 12 | 6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Olympic Basin | |
| Thursday, August 13 | 6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Olympic Basin | |
| Friday, August 14 | 6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Olympic Basin | |
| Saturday, August 15 | 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Olympic Basin | |
| Sunday, August 16 | 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Olympic Basin | |
| Monday, August 17 | 6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Olympic Basin | |
| Tuesday, August 18 | 6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Olympic Basin | |
| Wednesday, August 19 | Closed | |
| Thursday, August 20 | Closed | |
| Friday, August 21 | Closed | |
| Saturday, August 22 | Closed | |
| Sunday, August 23 | Closed | |
| Monday, August 24 | Closed | |
| Tuesday, August 25 | 6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Olympic Basin | |
| Wednesday, August 26 | 6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Olympic Basin | |
| Thursday, August 27 | 6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Olympic Basin | |
| Friday, August 28 | 6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Olympic Basin | |
| Saturday, August 29 | 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Olympic Basin | |
| Sunday, August 30 | 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Olympic Basin | |
| Monday, August 31 | 6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Olympic Basin | |
| September 2026 | ||
| Tuesday, September 1 | 6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Olympic Basin | |
| Wednesday, September 2 | 6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Olympic Basin | |
| Thursday, September 3 | 6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Olympic Basin | |
| Friday, September 4 | 6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Olympic Basin | |
| Saturday, September 5 | 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Olympic Basin | |
| Sunday, September 6 | 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Olympic Basin | |
| Monday, September 7 | 6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Olympic Basin | |
| Tuesday, September 8 | 6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Olympic Basin | |
| Wednesday, September 9 | 6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Olympic Basin | |
| Thursday, September 10 | 6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Olympic Basin | |
| Friday, September 11 | 6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Olympic Basin | |
| Saturday, September 12 | Closed | |
| Sunday, September 13 | Closed | |
| Monday, September 14 | 6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Olympic Basin | |
| Tuesday, September 15 | 6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Olympic Basin | |
| Wednesday, September 16 | 6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Olympic Basin | |
| Thursday, September 17 | 6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Olympic Basin | |
| Friday, September 18 | 6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Olympic Basin | |
| Saturday, September 19 | 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Olympic Basin | |
| Sunday, September 20 | 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Olympic Basin | |
| Monday, September 21 | 6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Olympic Basin | |
| Tuesday, September 22 | 6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Olympic Basin | |
| Wednesday, September 23 | 6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Olympic Basin | |
| Thursday, September 24 | 6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Olympic Basin | |
| Friday, September 25 | 6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Olympic Basin | |
| Saturday, September 26 | 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Olympic Basin | |
| Sunday, September 27 | 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Olympic Basin | |
| Monday, September 28 | 6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Olympic Basin | |
| Tuesday, September 29 | 6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Olympic Basin | |
| Wednesday, September 30 | 6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Olympic Basin | |
| October 2026 | ||
| Thursday, October 1 | 6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Olympic Basin | |
| Friday, October 2 | 6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Olympic Basin | |
| Saturday, October 3 | Closed | |
| Sunday, October 4 | Closed | |
| Monday, October 5 | 6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Olympic Basin | |
| Tuesday, October 6 | 6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Olympic Basin | |
| Wednesday, October 7 | 6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Olympic Basin | |
| Thursday, October 8 | 6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Olympic Basin | |
| Friday, October 9 | 6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Olympic Basin | |
| Saturday, October 10 | 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Olympic Basin | |
| Sunday, October 11 | 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Olympic Basin | |
| Monday, October 12 | 6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Olympic Basin | |
| Tuesday, October 13 | 6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Olympic Basin | |
| Wednesday, October 14 | 6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Olympic Basin | |
| Thursday, October 15 | 6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Olympic Basin | |
| Friday, October 16 | 6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Olympic Basin | |
| Saturday, October 17 | 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Olympic Basin | |
| Sunday, October 18 | 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Olympic Basin | |
| Monday, October 19 | 6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Olympic Basin | |
| Tuesday, October 20 | 6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Olympic Basin | |
| Wednesday, October 21 | 6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Olympic Basin | |
| Thursday, October 22 | 6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Olympic Basin | |
| Friday, October 23 | 6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Olympic Basin | |
| Saturday, October 24 | 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Olympic Basin | |
| Sunday, October 25 | 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Olympic Basin | |
| Monday, October 26 | Closed | |
| Tuesday, October 27 | Closed | |
| Wednesday, October 28 | Closed | |
| Thursday, October 29 | Closed | |
| Friday, October 30 | Closed | |
| Saturday, October 31 | Closed | |
Upcoming Events
Formula 1 Grand Prix du Canada
May 22-24, 2026
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 →
H2O Open
June 6, 2026
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 →
Sprint National Team Trials 2
June 12-14, 2026
Hosted by Canoe Kayak Canada, the National Team Trials are used to determine the athletes who will represent Canada at upcoming international competitions. Details →
World Triathlon Para Series Montreal
June 26-27, 2026
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 →
Open House Day at the Olympic Basin
July 4, 2026
The 50th anniversary celebrations of the Olympic Games continue with a discovery day at Parc Jean-Drapeau. Explore the Athletes' Quarters, try out equipment and boats at the Basin, and enjoy athlete meet-and-greets, music, food offerings, and activities in a festive, family-friendly atmosphere. Details →
ICF Canoe Sprint & Paracanoe World Cup
July 9-12, 2026
An international competition organized by the International Canoe Federation (ICF), bringing together elite athletes in canoe sprint and paracanoe. The event features individual and team races and takes place at the Olympic Basin. Details →
Pan American Canoe Sprint & Paracanoe Championships
July 13-15, 2026
A continental competition bringing together athletes from the Americas in canoe sprint and paracanoe events. The competition includes individual and team races and is held at the Olympic Basin. Details →
Montreal International Dragon Boat Challenge
July 17-20, 2026
A sporting event bringing together dragon boat teams of all levels in a festive atmosphere, highlighting the spirit of paddling, camaraderie, and the enjoyment of competition. Details →
Eastern Rowing Association (ERA) Championships
July 25-26, 2026
The Olympic Basin at Parc Jean-Drapeau will host the Eastern Rowing Association Championship (ERA), a competition bringing together athletes from Eastern Canada for races ranging from 500 m to 2000 m. Details →
Montréal Aviron 1976-2026
July 31 and August 1st, 2026
Montréal Aviron 1976-2026 marks the 50th anniversary of the Games and the first participation of women in Olympic rowing events. The event brings together athletes from past and present, along with Masters rowers, in a spirit of celebration and shared remembrance. Details →
Challenge Esprit Montréal
September 11-13, 2026
Challenge Esprit Montréal is held at the Olympic Basin and on the Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve at Parc Jean-Drapeau. The event features swimming, cycling, and running races for various levels on a flat course, with multiple viewing points that allow spectators to easily follow the action throughout the day. 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
Photos
Here are a few photos of the Olympic Basin, just to give you an overview of the facilities.
Discover the 45 photos of the album!
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.
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 the Olympic Basin
Here is the exact location of the Olympic Basin at Parc Jean-Drapeau, marked on the map to make getting there easier.
Get directions to the location:
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