Triathlon
Host of the 1976 Olympic Games, more than seven ITU World Cups and Series and two ITU World Championships, Montréal is a leading international triathlon destination that has it all. The city’s unique landscape offers a very versatile playground for triathlons, including Montréal’s historic Old Port waterfront, downtown Montréal and Parc Jean-Drapeau.
We have done it before
Montréal has hosted the following national and international signature triathlon events:
- 1999 ITU Triathlon World Championships
- 2016 ITU Triathlon World Cup
- Since 2017 - ITU World Triathlon Series
- 2018-19 Montréal CAMTRI Sprint Triathlon Continental Cup
- 2019-2021 World Paratriathlon Series
- 2021 Montréal PATCO Sprint Triathlon Pan-American Cup
- 2021 Triathlon Canada National Championships
- 2022 Inaugural ITU World Sprint and Team Triathlon Championships
- 2023 World Triathlon Championship Series
Montréal’s unique geography provides an ideal playground for triathletes
Montréal’s cutting-edge triathlon venues
Montréal's historic Old Port
The Old Port’s basin provides a safe and unique stage for swimming, and is just steps away from downtown’s streets for the cycling and running components.
Parc Jean-Drapeau
Located on a man-made island that offers a stunning view of downtown Montréal’s skyline, the park features an Olympic water surface and rowing basin and is directly connected to the city’s subway system. The Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve, a world class motor racing venue and site of the F1 Grand Prix du Canada, is also often used for cycling and running portions of the competition.
Montréal's ecosystem is real and vibrant
- Québec’s triathlon association, triathlon clubs and ITU event organizers are based in Montréal
- We have thousands of volunteers ready to contribute
- Key suppliers are based in the Montréal area
- Sports Events Montréal, the City of Montréal and sport organizations work as one to support major sporting events
- Given its strong relationship with public funding partners, he Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montréal and private corporations, Montréal knows how to secure public and commercial funding to support your events