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.
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Never done it before? Unsure if dragon boat is for you? Scroll down to register for 2x for free. Come give it a try before joining!
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.
Dragon Boat Full On-Water Program
$412.45
including hst
Full on water season May 1st through October 31st
Monday and Wednesday evenings 6:30 - 8:00 pm (warm-up at 6:15)
$412.45 2x per week approximately 49 sessions. No promo code needed.
$265.55 1x per week approximately 25 sessions. Use promo code fullonce at checkout.
REGISTER NOW (Dragon Boat) Dragon Boat Spring On Water Program
$164.98
including hst.
Spring Only May 1st through June 30th
Mondays and Wednesdays 6:30 - 8:00 pm (warm-up at 6:15)
$164.98 2x per week approximately 17 sessions.
$99.44 1x per week approximately 9 sessions. Use promo code seasonalonce at checkout.
REGISTER NOW (Dragon Boat) Dragon Boat Summer On Water Program
$164.98
including hst
Summer Only July 1st through August 1st
Mondays and Wednesday 6:30 - 8:00 pm (warm-up at 6:15)
$164.98 2x per week approximately 17 sessions.
$99.44 1x per week approximately 9 sessions. Use promo code seasonalonce at checkout
REGISTER NOW (Dragon Boat) Leisure Dragon Boat Thursday mornings
$0.00
You will be invoiced $8 plus hst for each session that you attend.
The price shows $0, because program is invoiced by attendance at the end of each of month.
You do not pay at time of registration.
Our leisure dragon boat program is designed for those that love to be on the water for a leisure paddle.
Thursday mornings from 10 am - 11:30 am including warm up and cool down.
We are on the water by 10:15 am. You will find us warming up near the docks on the west side of the north course.
REGISTER NOW (Dragon Boat) Two for free Dragon Boat sessions on water
$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)
16 Townline Tunnel Road, Welland, Ontario
What to bring: water, sunscreen
What to wear: clothes you would normally work out in and don't mind getting wet
REGISTER NOW (Dragon Boat)
Come Paddle With Us 2 times for free!
Two for free Dragon Boat sessions on water
$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)
16 Townline Tunnel Road, Welland, Ontario
What to bring: water, sunscreen
What to wear: clothes you would normally work out in and don't mind getting wet
REGISTER NOW (Dragon Boat)
OC1 Spring Tuesday afternoons
$99.44
3 of 5 Available
hst included
OC1 - Outrigger Canoe Single Boat
May 1st through June 30th
Tuesdays 4:30 - 6:00 pm
Participants that have registered for 3 full seasons in 2026 for other paddling sports at SNCC are subject to a cross-training discount fee of $33.90 including hst
Use discount code crosstraining at checkout if you have registered for a minimum of 3 seasons in other programs.
REGISTER NOW (Sprint Competitive Master) REGISTER NOW (Adult - Learn to Paddle/Recreational Programs) REGISTER NOW (Dragon Boat) OC1 Spring Program Tuesday evenings
$99.44
Waitlist Only! This package is full and is accepting only for the waiting list.
hst included
OC1 - Outrigger Canoe Single Boat
May 1st through June 30th
Tuesdays 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Participants that have registered for 3 full seasons in 2026 for other paddling sports at SNCC are subject to a cross-training discount fee of $33.90 including hst
Use discount code crosstraining at checkout if you have registered for a minimum of 3 seasons in other programs.
REGISTER NOW (Sprint Competitive Master) REGISTER NOW (Adult - Learn to Paddle/Recreational Programs) REGISTER NOW (Dragon Boat) OC1 Performance Spring Program Thursday evenings
$99.44
Waitlist Only! This package is full and is accepting only for the waiting list.
hst included
OC1 - Outrigger Canoe Single Boat
May 1 through June 30th
Thursdays 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Participants that have registered for 3 full seasons in 2026 for other paddling sports at SNCC are subject to a cross-training discount fee of $33.90 including hst
Use discount code crosstraining at checkout if you have registered for a minimum of 3 seasons in other programs.
REGISTER NOW (Sprint Competitive Master) REGISTER NOW (Adult - Learn to Paddle/Recreational Programs) REGISTER NOW (Dragon Boat) OC1 Summer Tuesday afternoons
$99.44
4 of 5 Available
hst included
OC1 - Outrigger Canoe Single Boat
July 1st through August 31st
Tuesdays 4:30 - 6:00 pm
Participants that have registered for 3 full seasons in 2026 for other paddling sports at SNCC are subject to a cross-training discount fee of $33.90 including hst
Use discount code crosstraining at checkout if you have registered for a minimum of 3 seasons in other programs.
REGISTER NOW (Sprint Competitive Master) REGISTER NOW (Adult - Learn to Paddle/Recreational Programs) REGISTER NOW (Dragon Boat) OC1 Summer Program Tuesday evenings
$99.44
2 of 5 Available
hst included
OC1 - Outrigger Canoe Single Boat
July 1st - August 31st
Tuesdays 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Participants that have registered for 3 full seasons in 2026 for other paddling sports at SNCC are subject to a cross-training discount fee of $33.90 including hst
Use discount code crosstraining at checkout if you have registered for a minimum of 3 seasons in other programs.
REGISTER NOW (Sprint Competitive Master) REGISTER NOW (Adult - Learn to Paddle/Recreational Programs) REGISTER NOW (Dragon Boat) OC1 Performance Summer Program Thursday evenings
$99.44
Waitlist Only! This package is full and is accepting only for the waiting list.
hst included
OC1 - Outrigger Canoe Single Boat
July 1st through August 31st
Thursdays 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Participants that have registered for 3 full seasons in 2026 for other paddling sports at SNCC are subject to a cross-training discount fee of $33.90 including hst
Use discount code crosstraining at checkout if you have registered for a minimum of 3 seasons in other programs.
REGISTER NOW (Sprint Competitive Master) REGISTER NOW (Adult - Learn to Paddle/Recreational Programs) REGISTER NOW (Dragon Boat) OC1 Autumn Tuesday afternoons
$99.44
5 of 5 Available
hst included
OC1 - Outrigger Canoe Single Boat
September 1st through October 31st
Tuesdays 4:30 - 6:00 pm
As autumn progresses start and end times may change to utilize sunlight. Some practices may move to Saturday mornings.
Participants that have registered for 3 full seasons in 2026 for other paddling sports at SNCC are subject to a cross-training discount fee of $33.90 including hst
Use discount code crosstraining at checkout if you have registered for a minimum of 3 seasons in other programs.
REGISTER NOW (Sprint Competitive Master) REGISTER NOW (Adult - Learn to Paddle/Recreational Programs) REGISTER NOW (Dragon Boat) OC1 Autumn Program Tuesday evenings
$99.44
4 of 5 Available
hst included
OC1 - Outrigger Canoe Single Boat
September 1st through October 31st
Tuesdays 6:30 - 8:00 pm
As autumn progresses start and end times will be earlier to take advantage of the sunlight. Some sessions may move to Saturday mornings.
Participants that have registered for 3 full seasons in 2026 for other paddling sports at SNCC are subject to a cross-training discount fee of $33.90 including hst
Use discount code crosstraining at checkout if you have registered for a minimum of 3 seasons in other programs.
REGISTER NOW (Sprint Competitive Master) REGISTER NOW (Adult - Learn to Paddle/Recreational Programs) REGISTER NOW (Dragon Boat) OC1 Performance Autumn Program Thursday evenings
$99.44
Waitlist Only! This package is full and is accepting only for the waiting list.
hst included
OC1 - Outrigger Canoe Single Boat
September 1st through October 31st
Thursdays 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Participants that have registered for 3 full seasons in 2026 for other paddling sports at SNCC are subject to a cross-training discount fee of $33.90 including hst
As autumn progresses start and finish times will be earlier to utilize the available sunlight.
Use discount code crosstraining at checkout if you have registered for a minimum of 3 seasons in other programs.
REGISTER NOW (Sprint Competitive Master) REGISTER NOW (Adult - Learn to Paddle/Recreational Programs) REGISTER NOW (Dragon Boat)
Paddling location:
Welland International Flatwater Centre
16 Townline Tunnel Road
Welland, ON