Les Loisirs Montcalm

What Les Loisirs Montcalm does

Les Loisirs Montcalm is a non-profit community recreation center established in 1969, operating from its headquarters at 265, boulevard René-Lévesque Ouest in the Montcalm neighborhood of Quebec City, Canada. The organization provides affordable recreational activities and community services to local residents of all ages, with a service portfolio that spans organized sports leagues (badminton, tennis, pickleball, volleyball), a summer day camp for children aged 5-12 (in partnership with Ville de Québec), music courses, guided tours, fitness and wellness programs, community workshops (including "Cause-PSY" discussion dinners with psychologists), and social/cultural events such as the annual "Montcalm en fête" festival. Beyond recreation, the center operates social support services including Boutique Accès Santé (frozen prepared meals at affordable prices) and hosts the Friperie (thrift shop operated by Entraide Frédéric), and offers hall and room rentals for events.

The underlying technology stack is modest and oriented around community engagement rather than proprietary innovation. Activities are managed through the Qidigo third-party registration and membership platform; donations are processed via Zeffy; and newsletters and storm-closure alerts are delivered through Activity Messenger. No proprietary technology, mobile app, or API is developed or offered. The organization employs between 51 and 100 staff across functions including a President-Director General, Deputy Director, coordinators, technicians, receptionists, and maintenance personnel.

The business model is that of a subsidized non-profit: annual membership cards are sold for $12 (valid August 1 to July 31), activity and day-camp fees are charged per session, room rentals generate transactional revenue, and the model is supplemented by donations (Zeffy) and partner contributions from entities such as Desjardins Caisse du Plateau Montcalm, IGA Deschênes, Théâtre Le Trident, and the Fédération québécoise des centres communautaires de loisir. Pricing is geographically tiered, with non-residents of Ville de Québec paying a 50% surcharge, and the day camp is restricted exclusively to Ville de Québec residents. Distribution is hybrid: in-person at the community centre and online via Qidigo, supported by a Facebook page and seasonal PDF programming documents.

Name

Les Loisirs Montcalm

Legal name

Les Loisirs Montcalm Inc.

Website

https://loisirsmontcalm.qc.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Non-profit community recreation center founded in 1969 in Quebec City's Montcalm neighborhood, offering affordable sports leagues, day camps, music lessons, room rentals, and social support services to local residents of all ages.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Recreation Services

NAICS

Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (71394), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services (BPAIACAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Community Sports & Recreation Festivals (Fun Runs, Local Games Days) (MPAGAEAN), Youth Adventure Camps & Summer Programs (THAAAOAB)

Keywords

• Community recreation center
• Leisure and community services
• Summer day camp
• Community sports leagues
• Room and hall rentals

Headquarters

HQ city

Quebec

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership cards sold for $12, valid from August 1 to July 31 of the current year. Required for participation in most activities.
2. Activity Fees: Fees collected for various recreational activities including sports leagues, music lessons, fitness programs, and community workshops.
3. Day Camp Fees: Summer day camp program for children ages 5-12, with 7 weeks of programming. Additional fees for morning childcare service.
4. Room Rental: Hall and room rental services for events, meetings, and activities. Locals available from 8am to 10pm with optional equipment rentals (AV equipment, stage, sound system).
5. Boutique Accès Santé: Sale of frozen, nutritious prepared meals at affordable prices.
6. Friperie (Thrift Shop): Second-hand clothing store operated by Entraide Frédéric at the centre, selling affordable clothing. Accepts cash and credit/debit cards.
7. Online Boutique: Online store selling swimming belts for children, rescue equipment and more.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Les Loisirs Montcalm is a non-profit community recreation centre that sells annual memberships and offers affordable recreational activities, organized sports leagues, a summer day camp for children ages 5–12, music courses, community workshops, room and hall rentals, and community support services including a frozen-meal boutique (Boutique Accès Santé) and on-site thrift shop (Friperie). The service is geared to residents of the Montcalm neighbourhood and broader Ville de Québec.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sports Leagues Organized competitive sports programs including badminton, tennis, pickleball, and volleyball for members of all skill levels, offered seasonally with membership requirements.
• Day Camp (Camp de jour) Summer day camp for children aged 5–12 years old, offered in partnership with the Ville de Québec, providing diversified recreational activities in a safe environment from June 29 to August 14, 2026. Reserved for residents of Ville de Québec.
• Music Courses Music lessons and courses offered through the Loisirs Montcalm music school for various skill levels and instruments.
• Room and Hall Rental Hall and room rental services for events, meetings, and gatherings, with available equipment including tables, chairs, audiovisual systems, and stage elements. Spaces available from 8h to 22h.
• Community Programs Various community activities including guided tours, 'Cause-PSY' discussion dinners with psychologists, cooking workshops, Viaactive classes, P.I.E.D. program, conferences, outings, film screenings, and Halloween/Christmas celebrations.
• Volunteering Program Volunteer opportunities for community members to contribute to recreational activities, events, and community life, with benefits including skill development and social connections.
• Annual Membership Card Annual membership card valid from August 1 to July 31, priced at $12, required for activity participation and providing benefits such as free internet café access, discounts at Milano restaurant, and free access to the walking club.
• Boutique Accès Santé On-site boutique selling prepared frozen and nutritious meals at affordable prices, supporting healthy eating habits for community members.
• Friperie (Thrift Shop) Second-hand clothing store operated by Entraide Frédéric in Room SS08 of the community centre, offering affordable clothing and supporting a charitable cause. Cash and card payments accepted.
• Online Boutique Online store selling swimming belts for children, rescue equipment, and other aquatic-related items.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serves the Montcalm neighborhood population with affordable leisure and community services
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Desjardins Caisse du Plateau MontcalmcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerProud partner of Les Loisirs Montcalm. Contributes to community well-being as part of their cooperative nature. Listed as a key supporter on the organization's website.
• IGA DeschênescoreGTM or Marketing PartnerFier partenaire des Loisirs Montcalm. Involved in the community for over 30 years.
• La Capitale en fêteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEvent management partner providing inflatable games and chapiteaux for community events organized by Les Loisirs Montcalm.
• Théâtre Le TridentminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFier partenaire des Loisirs Montcalm. The theatre of the capital provides cultural programming collaboration.
• Entraide FrédériccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFier partenaire operating the Friperie (thrift shop) in room SS08 of the community centre. Supports affordable clothing access and community charitable initiatives.
• DEKSPORTSminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFier partenaire des Loisirs Montcalm. Sports equipment supplier or partner.
• Fédération québqcoise des centres communautaires de loisir (FQCQCL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvincial federation of community leisure centres providing support, resources, and advocacy for community recreation organizations in Quebec.
• Milano PizzeriaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFier partenaire des Loisirs Montcalm. Offers 15% discount to members with valid membership card (alcohol excluded).
• Ville de QuébeccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal government partner providing support for community recreation services, day camp programs, and community development initiatives.
• Société de Saint-Vincent de Paul (SSVP Québec)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCharitable organization partner supporting community assistance programs.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Patro Le Prevost: Non-profit community center in Montreal with a similar integrated model of recreation, sports, cultural activities, and community support services. Comparable in mission and service breadth, but operates in a different Quebec region.

Direct peers

• Patro Roc-Amadour: Non-profit community center in Quebec City offering recreational activities, social services, and community programs to local residents. Operates a comparable multi-service hub model with recreational programming and community support services targeting families and seniors.

Broad incumbents

• YMCA du Québec: Established Quebec chapter of the YMCA network offering fitness facilities, recreational programming, day camps, and community services. Serves a similar membership-based community recreation use case but at much larger scale and broader geographic footprint.
• YWCA Québec: Quebec-based YWCA providing recreation, fitness, and family/community services with a focus on women and families. Overlaps with Les Loisirs Montcalm in family programming, community wellness, and non-profit membership model.
• Boys and Girls Club of Canada: National youth-services organization operating after-school programs, day camps, and recreational activities for children and youth. Comparable in the day camp and youth recreation offerings that anchor Les Loisirs Montcalm's programming.

Emerging players

• Maison de la famille de Québec: Quebec City community organization providing family support services and community programming. Overlaps with Les Loisirs Montcalm in serving families and addressing social isolation, though with a stronger social-services rather than recreation focus.

Others

• Fédération québécoise des centres communautaires de loisir: Provincial federation of community leisure centres that supports Les Loisirs Montcalm with advocacy, resources, and shared programming. Functions as a peer ecosystem organization rather than direct competitor.
• Ville de Québec - Direction de la culture, des loisirs et de la vie communautaire: Municipal recreation authority that partners with Les Loisirs Montcalm on day camp and community programming. Provides direct funding and policy framework, but also operates parallel recreation programming that competes for the same constituents.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/LoisirsMontcalm
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/loisirs-montcalm-inc-les-

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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