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!

Our
partners

Learn more about all our partners

THE SOBR MARKET

Presenting Partner

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DANDURAND GROUP

Liquid Partners

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ALAMBIKA

Exhibitor 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

SEND YOUR COCKTAIL SUBMISSION

January 2026

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)

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.

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.