Régates de Valleyfield
Régates de Valleyfield is a Quebec non-profit that operates an annual hydroplane boat racing festival in Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, drawing approximately 130,000 spectators each year and offering racing, evening concerts, and on-site amenities like camping and parking.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1938
- HeadquartersSalaberry-de-Valleyfield, Québec, Canada
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingServices
What Régates de Valleyfield does
Régates de Valleyfield is a Quebec-based non-profit organization that produces an annual hydroplane boat racing festival in Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, drawing approximately 130,000 spectators and featuring racing hydroplanes capable of speeds up to 225 km/h, evening concerts, and supporting amenities such as camping and parking. The organization operates under its legal name Ligue de Régates d'Hydroplane and traces its modern operating era to 1938, with predecessor activity documented as early as 1895; a Hall of Fame was established in 2013 to commemorate athletes and contributors.
Revenue is generated through a diversified mix of streams: ticket sales to individual attendees, business sponsorships from a base of more than 125 partners, merchandise, camping and parking fees, a 50/50 raffle, and food and beverage concessions. Annual operating budget is approximately $3M CAD. Key named institutional partners include Ville de Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Molson Coors, Tourisme Québec, and Desjardins, alongside broader sponsor and supplier relationships.
Race management and attendee-facing digital tooling are delivered through a partnership with the Hydroplane Racing League (HRL), which also supports a mobile application used at the event. The organization is a member of RÉMI (Regroupement des événements majeurs internationaux du Québec) and holds Sailors for the Sea Clean Regatta Bronze Certification, anchoring its positioning within Quebec's major-events ecosystem. Operations are supported by 315 volunteers, and the event is staged on an annual cadence in Salaberry-de-Valleyfield.
Régates de Valleyfield firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Régates de Valleyfield
- Legal name
- Ligue de Régates d'Hydroplane
- Website
- https://regatesvalleyfield.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1938
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- Régates de Valleyfield is a Quebec non-profit that operates an annual hydroplane boat racing festival in Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, drawing approximately 130,000 spectators each year and offering racing, evening concerts, and on-site amenities like camping and parking.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Régates de Valleyfield industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Motorsport Racing Events
- NAICS
- Racetracks (711212)
- SIC
- Services-Racing, Including Track Operation (7948)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Sailing & Water Sports Teams/Clubs (Sailing, Rowing, Surfing) (MPAKABAH)
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Where Régates de Valleyfield is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Québec
- HQ country
- Canada
- HQ region
- North America
Offices2 records
Markets served
Régates de Valleyfield business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others
Revenue model
- Ticket Sales: Revenue from admission tickets sold online and at the door. Children 12 and under enter free.
- Business Sponsorships: Over 125 business partners provide financial and in-kind support. Major partners include Ville de Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Tourisme Québec, Molson Coors, and others.
- Merchandise Sales: On-site boutique selling promotional merchandise, merchandise sold through online shop.
- Camping and Parking: Revenue from on-site camping reservations and weekend parking fees.
- 50/50 Raffle: Six 50/50 raffle draws conducted during the event, tickets sold online and on-site.
- Food and Beverage Concessions: On-site bars and food concessions serving festival-goers during event hours.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | One time/ perpetual license | Standard campsite: $206.09 for 20x40 ft site |
| Unit Pricing | One time/ perpetual license | Waterfront campsite: $413.91 for 20x40 ft waterfront site |
| Unit Pricing | One time/ perpetual license | Weekend parking: $40 for the entire weekend |
| Freemium | One time/ perpetual license | Child admission: Free for children 12 and under |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels6 records
Régates de Valleyfield product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Régates de Valleyfield organizes and operates an annual hydroplane boat racing festival in Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Quebec, featuring high-speed hydroplane races where boats reach speeds up to 225 km/h. The core offering combines three days of racing with five evening concert shows, complemented by ancillary services including on-site camping, parking reservations, a 50/50 raffle, food and beverage concessions, and merchandise sales. The event attracts approximately 130,000 spectators annually and operates as the only major hydroplane racing event in North America with this format.
Product overview
Régates de Valleyfield is an annual hydroplane boat racing festival and the sole major event in western Montérégie, Quebec. The core offering is the hydroplane racing event featuring speeds up to 225 km/h, complemented by evening concert shows, a 50/50 raffle lottery, camping and parking reservation services, shuttle transportation, and an eco-responsibility program. The organization operates a Hall of Fame (Temple de la Renommé) and maintains a volunteer program of over 300 members. A mobile application (Hydroplane Racing League) extends the event experience digitally.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Régates de Valleyfield (Annual Hydroplane Racing Festival) Annual hydroplane boat racing festival held in Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Quebec, featuring high-speed races where hydroplanes reach speeds up to 225 km/h, combined with evening concert shows over 8 days. The event attracts approximately 130,000 spectators annually.
- Soirées-Spectacles (Evening Shows)
Quantifiable outcome
- 130,000 annual spectators
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use Régates de Valleyfield
Customer profileNamed customers4 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Régates de Valleyfield technology and API
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Régates de Valleyfield partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
14 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major, media, partner and minor.
- Ville de Salaberry-de-ValleyfieldcoreCity government partner providing venue access to Delpha-Sauvé Park and operational support. Hall of Fame inductee in 2018. Provides shuttle service partnership through Société de transport de Salaberry-de-Valleyfield (STSV).
- Tourisme QuébecmajorProvincial tourism organization supporting regional event promotion and marketing.
- Molson CoorsmajorMajor beverage sponsor. Inducted into Hall of Fame in 2013 (represented by Jean-Claude Campeau). Sponsoring Coors Light brand visibility.
- Journal de MontréalmediaMedia partner providing news coverage and promotional visibility.
- Distillerie des Trois LacspartnerLocal distillery providing beverage sponsorship.
- Tremblay Grues ServicespartnerHeavy equipment services company. Hall of Fame inductee in 2025.
- BFROZpartnerBusiness partner supporting the event.
- Hydroplane Racing League (HRL)coreThe organizing body of the hydroplane racing circuit. Provides race management, results tracking, and event platform technology. Powers the official app and website functionality.
- Société de transport de Salaberry-de-Valleyfield (STSV)partnerLocal transit authority partnering to provide free shuttle services from designated parking locations during the event.
- Camping Lac des PinsminorNearby campground listed as recommended accommodation at 3625 route 201, Franklin, J0S 1N0
- Camping ChoisyminorNearby campground listed as recommended accommodation at 209 route 201, Rigaud, J0P 1P0
- Montreal West KOAminorKOA campground partner at 171 Route 338, Coteau-du-Lac, J0P 1B0
- Hôtel MOCOminorRecommended hotel at 40 Avenue du Centenaire, Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, J6S 3L6
- Holiday Inn Express & Suites Vaudreuil-DorionminorRecommended hotel at 33 boul. de la Cité-des-Jeunes East, Vaudreuil-Dorion, J7V 0N3
Scale indicators7 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights4 records
Régates de Valleyfield competitors and assessment
Company assessmentRegional players
- Mondial des Cultures de Drummondville: Major international folklore festival held annually in Drummondville, Quebec, and fellow RÉMI member. Comparable as a large-scale Quebec summer festival with RÉMI membership, government sponsorship, and tens of thousands of spectators, though in a different cultural vertical.
Direct peers
- Brockville Hydroplane Races (HRL): Hydroplane racing event held in Brockville, Ontario, as part of the HRL circuit. Comparable as a fellow circuit stop offering hydroplane boat racing, though operating in a different Canadian province.
- Seafair: Seattle-based annual summer festival featuring H1 Unlimited hydroplane boat racing, an air show, and community events. Directly comparable in combining hydroplane racing with broader cultural programming and a large spectator base, and competing for the same North American hydroplane audience.
- Régates de Sorel-Tracy (HRL): Hydroplane racing event held in Sorel-Tracy, Quebec, as part of the Hydroplane Racing League circuit alongside Régates de Valleyfield. Directly comparable in sport (hydroplane racing), geography (Quebec/Montérégie), and circuit affiliation (HRL).
- Madison Regatta: Annual hydroplane boat racing festival held on the Ohio River in Madison, Indiana, and one of the largest H1 Unlimited hydroplane racing events in North America. Directly comparable to Régates de Valleyfield in core activity (high-speed hydroplane boat racing), event format (annual multi-day festival with community programming), and target audience (motorsport enthusiasts and families).
- Bay City River Roar: Hydroplane boat racing festival held annually on the Saginaw River in Bay City, Michigan. Comparable as an H1 Unlimited hydroplane event combining racing with community entertainment programming.
- Régates de Beauharnois (HRL): Hydroplane racing event held in Beauharnois, Quebec, on the same Hydroplane Racing League circuit as Régates de Valleyfield. Directly comparable in sport, geographic region, and event format, and effectively a circuit peer competing for similar spectators and sponsors.
- Detroit Hydrofest (Gold Cup): Hydroplane racing event held on the Detroit River as part of the H1 Unlimited circuit. Directly comparable as a major hydroplane racing event in North America with similar attendance scale and event structure.
- Cambridge Hydroplane Races (HRL): Hydroplane racing event held in Cambridge, Ontario, on the HRL circuit. Comparable as a same-circuit peer in the same sport, though with a smaller scale and different geographic reach.
Broad incumbents
- Festival d'été de Québec: Major annual summer music and entertainment festival in Quebec City, and fellow RÉMI member. Comparable in scale, RÉMI membership status, regional Quebec festival positioning, and large spectator attendance, though not in motorsport.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat3 records
Key risks7 records
Key highlights7 records
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Trust signalCompliance1 record
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Frequently asked questions about Régates de Valleyfield
What does Régates de Valleyfield do?
Régates de Valleyfield organizes and operates an annual hydroplane boat racing festival in Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Quebec, featuring high-speed hydroplane races where boats reach speeds up to 225 km/h. The core offering combines three days of racing with five evening concert shows, complemented by ancillary services including on-site camping, parking reservations, a 50/50 raffle, food and beverage concessions, and merchandise sales. The event attracts approximately 130,000 spectators annually and operates as the only major hydroplane racing event in North America with this format.
Is Régates de Valleyfield a public or private company?
Régates de Valleyfield is a private company. It is classified as nonprofit foundation owned and is currently operating.
When was Régates de Valleyfield founded?
Régates de Valleyfield was founded in 1938. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is Régates de Valleyfield based?
Régates de Valleyfield is headquartered in Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Québec, Canada, in the North America region.
How does Régates de Valleyfield make money?
Six revenue lines are on record. Ticket Sales are the primary driver. The others are business Sponsorships, merchandise Sales, camping and Parking, 50/50 Raffle and food and Beverage Concessions.
Who are Régates de Valleyfield's main competitors?
Mondial des Cultures de Drummondville is listed as a regional player. Direct peers are Brockville Hydroplane Races (HRL), Seafair, Régates de Sorel-Tracy (HRL), Madison Regatta, Bay City River Roar, Régates de Beauharnois (HRL), Detroit Hydrofest (Gold Cup) and Cambridge Hydroplane Races (HRL). Festival d'été de Québec is listed as a broad incumbent.
Does Régates de Valleyfield have an API?
No public API is recorded for Régates de Valleyfield.
What industry is Régates de Valleyfield in?
Régates de Valleyfield's product category is Motorsport Racing Events. Its primary akta.pro industry code is MPAKABAH, Sailing & Water Sports Teams/Clubs (Sailing, Rowing, Surfing). Its NAICS code is 711212 and its SIC code is 7948.