South Niagara Canoe Club
Dragon boat is for adults of all ages, genders, and fitness levels. It is a team sport with crews up to twenty paddlers. If you have never paddled a dragon boat, you are encouraged to jump right in.
Scroll down to see the list of programs or to register.
ABOUT Canal Dragons
Canal Dragons are recruiting new members for our Dragon Boat Crews for adults and seniors, all genders and abilities. Whether you are a beginner, a competitive athlete or somewhere in between Canal Dragons has a crew for you. The focus is on fitness, strength, paddling technique, individual and team development and camaraderie.
We offer programs for athletes looking to paddle: Performance and Recreational
Within these training groups we have women's, mixed, para-dragons, cancer survivor crews, and special needs crews. Hope Floats Breast Cancer Survivor (BCS) and Cancer Survivor (CS) Dragon Boat Crews are members of Canal Dragons. Hope Floats members register on Canal Dragons and indicate that they wish to be on the BCS or CS crew. Click here for more information about our Cancer Survivor crews.
Racing is optional.
Participants will be assigned to boats/crews by the coaches. The coaches take into consideration crew and paddler needs, abilities and goals and will follow divisional rules.
Come Paddle With Us 2 times for free!
2 For Free Indoor Dragon Boat
$0.00
Try Something New! Join us at the Welland International Flatwater Center 2x for free!
Mondays & Wednesdays 6:30 - 8:00 pm (arrive at 6:15)
alternating Saturdays 9:30 - 11:00 am (warm up at 9:15 am) Jan: 17,31 ,Feb:14,28, Mar:14,28
no training on Monday Feb 16
Winter training takes place at the world class Welland International Flatwater Center indoor paddle tank.
16 Townline Tunnel Road, Welland, Ontario
What to bring: reusable water bottle, indoor shoes, yoga mat (not mandatory)
What to wear: clothes you would normally work out in.
REGISTER NOW (Dragon Boat)
Dragon Boat Winter Program
$565.00
including taxes
Welcome to Winter Training with Canal Dragons!
Winter Programming begins Monday December 1st
Rates discounted monthly for late starts
Price:
* note promo code required at checkout for 1&2x weekly
$500 for 3x per week $565 including taxes
$425 for 2x per week enter promo code: twiceweekly $480.25 including taxes
$250 for 1x per week enter promo code: onceweekly $282.50 including taxes
Starting January 1st?
$420 for 3x per week enter promo code: januarythree $474.60 including taxes
$360 for 2x per week enter promo code: januarytwice $406.80 including taxes
$220 for 1x per week enter promo code: januaryonce $248.60 including taxes
Starting part way through January? - please email treasurer@sncc.ca for customized pricing
Starting February or March 1st? Prices prorated and to be posted soon.
(if you forget to enter the promo code, please email treasurer@sncc.ca who will happily correct your invoice for you)
Schedule: December 1st through March 30th.
Mondays 6:30 - 8:00 pm (warm up at 6:15pm)
Wednesdays 6:30 - 8:00 pm (warm up at 6:15 pm)
Saturdays alternating morning to afternoon every other week
2:00 - 3:30 pm (warm up at 1:45 pm) Dec: 13, Jan: 10,24 Feb: 7, 21, Mar: 7, 21
9:30 - 11:00 am (warm up at 9:15 am) Dec: 6,20, Jan: 17,31 ,Feb:14,28, Mar:14,28
no training on Mondays Dec 22,29, Feb 16, Wednesdays Dec 24,31 and Saturdays Dec 27, Jan 3
REGISTER NOW (Dragon Boat) Winter Fitness Training
$0.00
No payment at time of registration, you will be invoiced at the end of each month by attendance.
Bring a friend 2 times for free! If they join, we will discount your training by 1/2 for each session you both attend.
Welcome to Winter Fitness Training!
Price: $8 per session,
Location: Welland International Flatwater Center (WIFC)
Are you new to South Niagara Canoe Club? sign up here for 2 free sessions, try it!
Schedule: 3 sessions per week
December 1st through March 28th
Mondays & Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:00 pm
Saturdays alternating morning to afternoon every other week
2:00 - 3:00 pm Dec:13, Jan:10,24 Feb:7, 21, Mar:7, 21
10:00 - 11:00 am Dec:6,20, Jan:17,31, Feb:14,28, Mar: 14, 28
no training on Mondays Dec 22,29, Feb 16, Wednesdays Dec 24,31 and Saturdays Dec 27, Jan 3
REGISTER NOW (Adult - Learn to Paddle/Recreational Programs) REGISTER NOW (Youth - Canoe Kids/Learn to Paddle/Recreational Programs) REGISTER NOW (Dragon Boat) REGISTER NOW (School Programs/After School Programs) BCP & Guests Winter Training
$130.00
includes taxes
Welcome to BCP Saturdays!
Hope Floats and Breast Buddies Dragon Boat Crews have partnered to compete in the International Breast Cancer Paddlers Competition 2026.
Guests are welcome to join this program.
Price $115.05 plus hst
Schedule:
Saturdays: Dec 13, Jan 10&24, Feb 7&21, Mar 7&21
2:00-3:30 pm
Starting late in the season? Please email treasurer@sncc.ca for a customized price.
REGISTER NOW (Dragon Boat) Drop-In
$0.00
No payment at time of registration.
Drop in rate $20 per session plus tax. Pay as you play.
Life too busy? Can't commit?
No problem.
You will be invoiced at the end of each month according to attendance.
Please register if you plan to drop in from time to time.
REGISTER NOW (Dragon Boat)
Paddling location:
Welland International Flatwater Centre
16 Townline Tunnel Road
Welland, ON