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Accès-Loisirs
Free recreational and cultural activities for low-income Montreal residents
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Montreal, Montréal, Quebec, Canada
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.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
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
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
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.
Eligibility
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)
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.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Accès-Loisirs Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Accès-Loisirs. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Accès-Loisirs?
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.
Who is eligible for the Accès-Loisirs program?
To be eligible for the Accès-Loisirs program, you must:
Family income before tax below the low income threshold set by Statistics Canada
Reside in one of the following boroughs of Montreal: Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Lachine, Le Sud-Ouest, Mercier–Hochelaga-Maisonneuve, Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie, Villeray–Saint-Michel–Parc-Extension
What expenses are eligible under Accès-Loisirs?
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.
Where is the Accès-Loisirs available?
The Accès-Loisirs program is available Montréal, Quebec.
Who are the financial supporters of the Accès-Loisirs?
Accès-Loisirs is funded by City of Montreal (MTL)