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Accès-Loisirs
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Free recreational and cultural activities for low-income Montreal residents
Grant and Funding
Overview
The Accès-Loisirs program offers free registration for recreational, sports, and arts activities to low-income individuals and families in select Montréal boroughs, with no maximum funding amount specified. Eligible activities include swimming, fitness classes, yoga, dance, various sports, drawing and painting, martial arts, and access to movie or museum passes, depending on borough offerings.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increasing community impact
- Raise awareness and mobilize the public
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Montreal
- Montréal
- Quebec
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Persons with Disabilities
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
- Women
Activities funded
- Organization and participation in recreational sports activities such as soccer, basketball, badminton, table tennis, and field hockey.
- Delivery and involvement in arts and culture classes, including drawing, painting, dance, and music.
- Provision of fitness and wellness sessions such as yoga, Pilates, bootcamp, aquafitness, swimming, and gymnastics.
- Access to leisure experiences like movie and museum outings.
- Exercise programs and martial arts classes offered in community or recreational centres.
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 7,600
Visual arts and music classes for children at a culture center
$ 5,800
Museum and movie passes for children through a local recreation center
$ 7,300
Family swimming lessons and aquafitness at a public pool
$ 6,400
Field hockey and badminton clinics for teens from local schools
$ 6,700
Yoga and Pilates sessions for adult participants at a community hall
$ 8,500
After-school soccer and basketball for low-income youth participants
Eligibility
- The applicant must be an individual or family residing in one of the following Montréal boroughs: Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Lachine, Le Sud-Ouest, Mercier–Hochelaga-Maisonneuve, Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie, or Villeray–Saint-Michel–Parc-Extension.
- The total family income before taxes must be below Statistics Canada’s defined low-income threshold, which varies depending on the family size.
Eligible expenses
- Registration fees for sports and recreational activities at borough recreational centres or organizations.
- Access to arts and cultural activities, including drawing and painting classes.
- Passes for movies and museums, when available.
Eligible geographic areas
- Ahuntsic-Cartierville (Montréal borough)
- Lachine (Montréal borough)
- Le Sud-Ouest (Montréal borough)
- Mercier–Hochelaga-Maisonneuve (Montréal borough)
- Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie (Montréal borough)
- Villeray–Saint-Michel–Parc-Extension (Montréal borough)
How to apply
1
Verify eligibility requirements
- Check if you reside in one of the eligible Montréal boroughs: Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Lachine, Le Sud-Ouest, Mercier–Hochelaga-Maisonneuve, Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie, or Villeray–Saint-Michel–Parc-Extension
- Confirm that your family income before taxes is below the Statistics Canada low-income threshold for your family size
2
Find registration details
- Obtain information regarding the registration dates and locations in your borough
- Identify the recreational centres or organizations facilitating the program in your area
3
Register at the location
- Go in person to the designated registration location on specified dates
- Bring any necessary documents to demonstrate eligibility, such as proof of income and residency
4
Select and confirm activities
- Select from the available sports and arts activities at the time of registration
- Confirm registration with program staff
Additional information
- Registration for activities takes place in person at participating borough recreational centres or organizations.
- The specific activities available cannot be known in advance; they depend on the borough and session schedules.
- Availability of activities such as movie and museum passes may vary by borough and session.
- Program is open to all age groups: children, adults, and seniors.
