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Get or renew a recreation card

Last updated January 22, 2021
RelatedLoisirs Montréal

Would you like to reserve a sports facility? Do you want to sign up for an activity or register your child for activities or a day camp? Here’s how to get your recreation card.

My borough

Borough
Select a borough to find out more about the procedure.

Your borough does not offer recreation cards.
 
Obtain a library card to register for an activity, a day camp, or to reserve a sports facility.

The recreation card lets you register for various activities offered by the city and its partners. The card, which is offered free of charge, is valid for two years.

Card holders may:

  • Register for an activity, a day camp, or reserve a sports facility using the French-language Loisirs Montréal online service.
  • Receive a discount on borough day camp registration fees.
  • Access outdoor pools in the borough free of charge.
  • Borrow documents from Montréal libraries.

Fees

Recreation card

The recreation card is offered free of charge to residents and non-residents.

Replace a lost or damaged card

Categories

Fees

13 years and under

$2

14 to 64 years

$3

65 years or over

$2

Required documents

Show one form of proof of address from among the following options:

  • Proof of identity and residence issued by Doctors of the World
  • Bill from a public utility (electricity, telephone, gas or cable provider) that is less than three months old
  • Bill from an educational institution that is less than three months old
  • Driver’s license

Communication channels

In person
Comptoir de services
Centre communautaire d'Anjou
Partial closure
7800 Boulevard Métropolitain Est
Montréal, QC H1K 1A1

You can also visit a library in the borough.

Your borough does not offer recreation cards.

If you don’t have a library card, complete this form to get your Loisirs Montréal file number:

Free swim form

Free skate and shinny hockey form

The Accès Lachine card is offered free of charge to Montréal residents. The card is valid for two years. 
 
Card holders may: 

  • Attend swimming classes and other aquatic activities using the French-language Loisirs Montréal online service.
  • Borrow skates at Aréna Martin-Lapointe for a child under 18.
  • Borrow documents from Lachine libraries.

Fees

Recreation card

Replace a lost or damaged card

Categories

Fees

13 years or under

$2

14 to 64 years

$3

65 years or over

$2

Required documents

Show one form of photo ID from among the following options:

  • Proof of identity and residence issued by Doctors of the World
  • Québec health insurance card
  • Driver’s license

Show one form of proof of address from among the following options:

  • Proof of identity and residence issued by Doctors of the World
  • Bill from a public utility (electricity, telephone, gas or cable provider) that is less than three months old
  • Driver’s license

Communication channels

In person
Library
Bibliothèque Saul-Bellow
Services restricted
3100, rue Saint-Antoine
Montréal, QC H8S 4B8
Library
Bibliothèque de Saint-Pierre
Services restricted
183, rue des Érables
Montréal, QC H8R 1B1

The recreation card lets you register for various activities offered by the city and its partners. The card, which is offered free of charge to Montréal residents, is valid for two years. 
 
Card holders may:

  • Register for an activity, a day camp, or reserve a sports facility using the French-language Loisirs Montréal online service.
  • Benefit from reduced rates at the Aquadôme and at indoor rinks.
  • Access the borough’s outdoor pools free of charge.
  • Borrow documents from Montréal libraries.

Fees

Recreation card

The recreation card is offered free of charge to residents.

Obtaining a card for non-residents

13 years or under

$44

14 to 64 years

$88

65 years or over

$56

Replace a lost or damaged card

13 years or under

$2

14 to 64 years

$3

65 years and over

$2

Required documents

Show one form of photo ID from among the following options:

  • Proof of identity and residence issued by Doctors of the World
  • Québec health insurance card
  • Driver’s license

Show one form of proof of address from among the following options:

  • Proof of identity and residence issued by Doctors of the World
  • Bill from a public utility (electricity, telephone, gas or cable provider) that is less than three months old
  • Driver’s license

Communication channels

In person
Comptoir de services
Bibliothèque L'Octogone
Services restricted
1080 Avenue Dollard
Montréal, QC H8N 2T9

Payment method

Click on the place to see accepted methods of payment.

  • Cash
  • Debit card or credit card (Mastercard, Visa)
  • Cheque or money order payable to “Ville de Montréal”

Your borough does not offer recreation cards.
 
Obtain a library card to register for an activity, a day camp, or to reserve a sports facility.

Your borough does not offer recreation cards.
 
Obtain a library card to register for an activity, a day camp, or to reserve a sports facility.

Your borough does not offer recreation cards.
 
Obtain a library card to register for an activity, a day camp, or to reserve a sports facility.

Your borough does not offer recreation cards.
 
Obtain a library card to register for an activity, a day camp, or to reserve a sports facility.

The recreation card lets you register for various activities offered by the city and its partners. The card, which is offered free of charge to Montréal residents, is valid for two years.

Required documents

Show one form of photo ID from among the following options:

  • Proof of identity and residence issued by Doctors of the World
  • Québec health insurance card
  • Driver’s license

Show one form of proof of address from among the following options:

  • Proof of identity and residence issued by Doctors of the World
  • Bill from an educational institution that is less than three months old
  • Driver’s license

The recreation card lets you register for various activities offered by the city and its partners. The card, which is offered free of charge to Montréal residents, is valid for two years. 
 
Card holders may:

  • Register for an activity, a day camp, or reserve a sports facility using the French-language Loisirs Montréal online service.
  • Borrow documents from Montréal libraries.

Fees

Recreation card

The recreation card is offered free of charge to residents.

Obtaining a card for non-residents

13 years or under

$44

14 to 64 years

$88

65 years or over

$56

Replace a lost or damaged card

13 years or under

$2

14 to 64 years

$3

65 years or over

$2

Required documents

Show one form of photo ID from among the following options:

  • Proof of identity and residence issued by Doctors of the World
  • Québec health insurance card
  • Driver’s license

Show one form of proof of address from among the following options:

  • Proof of identity and residence issued by Doctors of the World
  • Bill from a public utility (electricity, telephone, gas or cable provider) that is less than three months old
  • Driver’s license

Communication channels

In person
Comptoir de services
Centre communautaire intergénérationnel
999 Avenue McEachran
Montréal, QC H2V 3E6

Obtaining a recreation card for a family member must be done in person, with the family member. A photo will be taken on site.

Your borough does not offer recreation cards.
 
Obtain a library card to register for an activity, a day camp, or to reserve a sports facility.

Your borough does not offer recreation cards.
 
Obtain a library card to register for an activity, a day camp, or to reserve a sports facility.

Your borough does not offer recreation cards.
 
Obtain a library card to register for an activity, a day camp, or to reserve a sports facility.

The biblio-loisirs card with photo is required for anyone over 4 years old. The card lets you register for various activities offered by the city and its partners. Offered free of charge, the card is valid for a period of two years for Montréal residents and five years for non-residents.

Card holders may: 

  • Register for an activity, a day camp, or reserve a sports facility using the French-language Loisirs Montréal online service.
  • Benefit from advantages and discounts on services offered by the borough and recreation organizations.
  • Borrow documents from Montréal libraries.

Additional information

Fees

Biblio-loisirs card

The biblio-loisirs card is offered free of charge to residents.

The non-resident biblio-loisirs card is intended for non-residents of Montréal. Non-residents will be charged registration fees 33,33 % higher (to a maximum of $50) than those charged to residents. Non-resident card holders are not eligible to reserve certain sports facilities or obtain library memberships.

Obtaining a card for non-residents

13 ans or under

$44

14 to 64 years

$88

65 years or over

$56

Replace a lost or damaged card

13 years or less

$2

14 to 64 years

$3

65 years or over

$2

Required documents

Show one form of photo ID from among the following options:

  • Proof of identity and residence issued by Doctors of the World
  • Québec health insurance card
  • Driver’s license

Show one form of proof of address from among the following options:

  • Proof of identity and residence issued by Doctors of the World
  • Bill from a public utility (electricity, telephone, gas or cable provider) that is less than three months old
  • Driver’s license

Communication channels

In person
Point of service
Centre des loisirs de Saint-Laurent
Partial closure
1375 Rue Grenet
Montréal, QC H4L 5K3
Point of service
Complexe sportif de Saint-Laurent
Temporary closure
2385 Boulevard Thimens
Montréal, QC H4R 1T4

Payment method

Click on the place to see accepted methods of payment.

  • Cash
  • Debit card or credit card (Mastercard, Visa)

You can also go to a public library in the borough.

Obtaining a biblio-loisirs card for a family member must be done in person, with the family member.

The recreation card lets you register for various activities offered by the city and its partners. The card, which is offered free of charge, is valid for two years. 

Card holders may: 

  • Register for an activity, a day camp, or reserve a sports facility using the French-language Loisirs Montréal online service.
  • Enjoy priority registration for activities offered by the borough.
  • Register for the citizens’ flea market.
  • Borrow documents from Montréal libraries.

Fees

Recreation card

The recreation card is offered free of charge to residents.

Replace a lost or damaged card

Categories

Fees

13 years or under

$2

14 to 64 years

$3

65 years or over

$2

Photo

$3

Required documents

Show one form of photo ID from among the following options:

  • Proof of identity and residence issued by Doctors of the World
  • Québec health insurance card
  • Driver’s license

Show one form of proof of address from among the following options:

  • Proof of identity and residence issued by Doctors of the World
  • Bill from a public utility (electricity, telephone, gas or cable provider) that is less than three months old
  • Driver’s license

Communication channels

In person
Comptoir de services
Bibliothèque de Saint-Léonard
Services restricted
8420 Boulevard Lacordaire
Montréal, QC H1R 3G5
Comptoir de services
Accès Montréal Office – Saint-Léonard
8400 Boulevard Lacordaire
Montréal, QC H1R 3B1

Payment method

Click on the place to see accepted methods of payment.

  • Cash
  • Debit card or credit card (Mastercard, Visa)
  • Cheque or money order payable to “Ville de Montréal”

The recreation card lets you register for various activities offered by the city and its partners. The card, which is offered free of charge to Montréal residents, is valid for two years. 

Card holders may: 

  • Register for an activity, a day camp, or reserve a sports facility using the French-language Loisirs Montréal online service.
  • Take advantage of a seasonal membership for certain activities.
  • Borrow documents from Montréal libraries.

Fees

Recreation card

The recreation card is offered free of charge to residents.

Obtaining a card for non-residents

Categories

Fees

13 years or under

$44

14 to 64 years

$88

65 years or over

$56

Expired cards

Users with an expired card can still use Loisirs Montréal to reserve since expired cards will be exceptionally extended.

Required documents

Show one form of photo ID from among the following options:

  • Proof of identity and residence issued by Doctors of the World
  • Québec health insurance card
  • Driver’s license

Show one form of proof of address from among the following options:

  • Proof of identity and residence issued by Doctors of the World
  • Bill from a public utility (electricity, telephone, gas or cable provider) that is less than three months old
  • Driver’s license

Communication channels

By e-mail
Send us an e-mail

To obtain a Biblio-loisirs card send an e-mail to [email protected] or [email protected] with a proof of residence. A temporary number will be given.

Your borough does not offer recreation cards.
 
Obtain a library card to register for an activity, a day camp, or to reserve a sports facility.

Your borough does not offer recreation cards.
 
Obtain a library card to register for an activity, a day camp, or to reserve a sports facility.

Select a borough
  • Ahuntsic-Cartierville
  • Anjou
  • Côte-des-Neiges–Notre-Dame-de-Grâce
  • Lachine
  • LaSalle
  • Le Plateau-Mont-Royal
  • Le Sud-Ouest
  • L'Île-Bizard–Sainte-Geneviève
  • Mercier–Hochelaga-Maisonneuve
  • Montréal-Nord
  • Outremont
  • Pierrefonds-Roxboro
  • Rivière-des-Prairies–Pointe-aux-Trembles
  • Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie
  • Saint-Laurent
  • Saint-Léonard
  • Verdun
  • Ville-Marie
  • Villeray–Saint-Michel–Parc-Extension

Things to know

A request to modify your information or renew your recreation card must be made in person.

Other procedures

  • Register for an activity
  • Reserve a sports facility
  • Create a family account at Loisirs Montréal

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