BEYOND NOA
CANADA'S FIRST NON-ALC COCKTAIL COMPETITION

A uniquely Canadian cocktail competition - and the first of its kind - imagined by bartenders for bartenders. From Montreal to Toronto, Halifax, Calgary and Vancouver, we aim to bring inclusivity and creativity to the hospitality industry!

REGISTRATIONS FOR 2026 ARE NOW CLOSED. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SUBMITTING!

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partners

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BEYOND NOA
COMPETITION IS...

- The first professional non-alcoholic cocktail competition in Canada, and the only one of its kind in the world.
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- A competition open to all bartenders working in a bar, restaurant, hotel or catering service across Canada.
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- Hundreds of participating restaurants, bars, and hotels.
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- Five (5) major regional finals in Halifax, Vancouver, Toronto, Montreal, and Calgary; one (1) national final in the historic and charming Quebec city.
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- Two “NOA Pop-Up” trips, all expenses paid, to an international bar and a Canadian bar for the winner, valued at $8,000, along with $2,000 in products for the winning establishment.
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- A unique and responsible way to showcase the Canadian terroir.

key dates
2026 edition

1
SEND YOUR COCKTAIL SUBMISSION
January 5 to January 26, 2026
Submissions are closed!
2
ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE REGIONAL FINALISTS
Mid-February 2026
Learn if you are one of the 8 finalists in each region (Montreal - Quebec region, Toronto - Ontario region, Halifax - East Coast region, Calgary - Prairie region, Vancouver - West Coast region)
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the regional finals
End of February - March 2026
Each 5 cities will host a regional final, and each will crown 2 finalists for the Nationals in Quebec.
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THE NATIONAL FINALS
April 2026
The 2026 National Finals will take place in Quebec city and fly all our 10 National Finalists for a 3 days trip of competition, hospitality and sightseeing! The best non-alcoholic cocktail and bartender will become our National Champion and win a 10 000$ prize.

more information

Here’s everything you need to know about the competition.

Rules and how to participate

Our judges
2026 edition

KAITLYN STEWART
World Class Global Bartender of the Year 2017, Vancouver
KATE BOUSHEL
50BestBars NA Bartenders' Bartender 2024, Barroco Group, Montreal
RENATO TONELLI
World Class US Bartender of the Year 2023, New York

join the
‍beyond noa competition now

SUBMISSIONS FOR 2026 ARE NOW CLOSED, AND REGIONAL FINALISTS WILL BE ANNOUNCED IN FEBRUARY 2026.

Contact us if you need more details on the competition!