Patro Villeray

What Patro Villeray does

Patro Villeray is a non-profit community recreation and mutual aid center (corporation à but non lucratif) incorporated in January 2021 through the merger of two Villeray neighborhood institutions, Patro le Prevost and Centre Lajeunesse. Headquartered at 7355 Christophe-Colomb in Montreal near the Jean-Talon metro station, the organization operates a multi-use facility comprising a swimming pool, four gymnasiums, a boxing gym, an auditorium with 348 seats, multiple multipurpose rooms, a MAPAQ-certified commercial kitchen, and the La Station youth center. It is one of seven centers affiliated with the Fédération Québécoise des Centres Communautaires de Loisir (FQCCL), serving residents of the Villeray–Saint-Michel–Parc-Extension borough.

The organization's product surface spans six integrated service lines: leisure programming (sports, cultural, and aquatic activities for all ages), day camps for children aged 5-11 (June 29 – August 21, 2026 season), La Station youth services for ages 12-17, food aid (frozen meals, soup, pay-what-you-can dinners, and meal delivery in partnership with Moisson Montréal), urban mediation in schools and public parks, and venue rentals (auditorium and rooms). Specialized programs include DI-TSA services for youth with intellectual disabilities or autism, Programme RÉEL for adults 50+ transitioning to retirement, and Programme Participe-Présent for adult social reintegration. Digital operations rely on the third-party Amilia registration platform; no proprietary technology stack is disclosed.

Revenue is generated through four mechanisms: pay-as-you-go program and camp registration fees (day camps priced $135–$270 per session; badminton/pickleball courts $25 per 90-minute session), space rental income, food aid pricing ($4 frozen meals; $2 soups; $6/$8/$10 pay-what-you-can dinners), and a substantial institutional funding base comprising federal, provincial, and municipal government grants (including the Programme d'aide financière aux infrastructures récréatives et sportives), Centraide du Grand Montréal, Caisse Desjardins du Centre-Nord de Montréal, and individual donations via Zeffy. The organization is governed by a 9-member Board of Directors led by General Director Émilie Leroy and three Deputy General Directors, with approximately 40 named staff across program, administrative, food services, facilities, communications, and intervention functions. A 12-month facility renovation affecting gymnasiums, locker rooms, and reception began in mid-2026.

Name

Patro Villeray

Legal name

Patro Villeray

Website

https://patrovilleray.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Patro Villeray is a Montreal non-profit community recreation and mutual aid center offering leisure programs, day camps, youth services, food aid, urban mediation, and venue rentals to residents of the Villeray–Saint-Michel–Parc-Extension borough.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Recreation Services

NAICS

Community Food Services (624210), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120)

SIC

Services-Child Day Care Services (8351), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services (BPAGAEAL)

Keywords

• Community recreation services
• Youth day camps
• Food assistance programs
• Urban mediation services
• Community venue rentals

Headquarters

HQ city

Montreal

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Program and Activity Registration Fees: Revenue from registering for leisure activities, day camps, swimming lessons, sports programs, and specialized camps. Fees vary by program type with financial assistance available.
2. Space Rental: Rental income from leasing the auditorium (348 seats, 25.3'x25'x14' stage), multipurpose rooms (Salles 1.01, 1.02, 1.03, 1.04, R.02, R.03), and other facility spaces for events, meetings, and community activities.
3. Food Aid Services: Low-cost meals including frozen meals at $4 each, soup at $2 per 500ml, and spaghetti sauce at $3.50 per 500ml. '3 Price Dinners' at pay-what-you-can pricing ($6, $8, or $10) to support the food aid program.
4. Government Grants and Donations: Funding from government programs (Canada, Quebec, Ville de Montréal, Arrondissement Villeray-St-Michel-Parc-Extension), Centraide grants, and charitable donations via Zeffy platform. Donations support community programs and facility improvements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Patro Villeray is a non-profit community center in Montreal's Villeray neighborhood, formed in 2021 through the merger of Patro le Prevost and Centre Lajeunesse. It delivers leisure and recreation activities, summer day camps, food assistance from a MAPAQ-certified kitchen, urban mediation services, specialized programs for youth with intellectual disabilities or autism (DI/TSA), and venue rentals to local residents and community groups.

Product overview

Patro Villeray is a community leisure and mutual aid center in Montreal that operates as a single unified organization offering diverse community services. The core offerings include leisure programs (sports, cultural, and aquatic activities), day camps for children, youth services via La Station, food assistance programs, urban mediation, and venue rentals. The various services are coordinated under one organizational umbrella, with programs like Camp de jour, La Station, and food assistance representing distinct service lines that share facilities, staff, and community outreach infrastructure.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• La Station: Youth center for teenagers aged 12-17 years, offering activities, a summer camp, and a space for youth to develop projects.

Quantifiable outcome

• 4,000+ youth reached annually through urban mediation programs
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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App detail

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Fédération Québécoise des Centres Communautaires de Loisir (FQCCL)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Patro Villeray is one of seven Patro community centers affiliated with FQCCL, promoting accessible, quality, and inclusive recreation across Quebec. The federation provides organizational support, shared resources, and advocacy for community recreation centers.
• Ville de MontréalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal government partner supporting community recreation programming and facility operations in the Villeray neighborhood.
• Arrondissement Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-ExtensioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal municipal government and key partner for community recreation, safety programs, and neighborhood development in the Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension borough.
• Moisson MontréalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFood bank partner providing food supplies that enable Patro Villeray's food aid programs including frozen meals and meal services. Menu is developed based on received food items.
• Centre des services scolaires de MontréalmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool board partner enabling urban mediation services deployment at schools (Joseph-François-Perrault, Georges-Vanier, Lucien-Pagé) and access to school facilities for community recreation programs.
• Héma-QuébecminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBlood donation organization partnering with Patro Villeray for biannual blood drives at the community center.
• YMCAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerReferral partner for community service (compensatory work) programs where individuals perform volunteer hours at Patro Villeray as directed by YMCA.
• Riopel+Associés ArchitectesmajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerArchitecture firm leading the 12-month facility renovation project including gym modernization, locker room renovation, and reception area redesign.
• Vue sur la RelèveminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit youth arts organization providing performing arts programming (singing, dance, theater, music) for youth ages 6-35, operating at Patro Villeray facility.
• Ville en vertminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnvironmental organization created in 1995 focusing on sustainable development education and support for citizens and organizations, partnered with Patro Villeray.
• Le Bonhomme à lunettesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMobile prescription eyewear service operating at Patro Villeray every Wednesday 9:30-11:30 offering reduced-cost glasses and frames, with $20 options for social assistance recipients.
• CRDITED de MontréalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdaptation, rehabilitation, and social integration services for people with intellectual disabilities. CRDITED clients support Patro Villeray through cleaning, kitchen help, and administrative tasks.
• CDC Solidarités VilleraymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity development corporation and key local partner for food security (Collectif Villeray sans Faim), school support (Operation Sac à dos), and community resource coordination.
• Vers Vous - Centre de services bénévoles aux aînés de VillerayminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSenior services non-profit providing volunteer services including medical transport, social outings, grocery assistance, friendship visits, and phone check-ins. Located at 8042 Rue St-Hubert.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Fédération Québécoise des Centres Communautaires de Loisir (FQCCL): Umbrella federation of Patro and other community leisure centers in Quebec. Directly relevant as Patro Villeray's parent federation and standards body.
• Loisir et Sport Québec: Provincial body promoting recreation and sport across Quebec. Comparable as an ecosystem enabler for community recreation programming and funding pathways.

Direct peers

• Patro Laval: One of the seven Patro centers in the FQCCL federation. Operates the same community recreation and mutual aid model, including day camps, sports, food aid, and senior services.
• Centre des loisirs de Saint-Laurent: Montreal-area community recreation center offering sports, aquatic, and cultural programming with rental spaces. Comparable as a multi-purpose community leisure facility.
• Boys and Girls Club of Montreal: Provides after-school programs, day camps, youth engagement, and community services across Montreal boroughs. Comparable as a non-profit youth-focused community services organization.
• Patro de Lévis: Federation sister Patro center in Lévis offering community recreation, day camps, and mutual aid programs under the same FQCCL framework.
• Maison de la famille de Villeray: Neighborhood-based non-profit in the same Villeray area offering family services, food aid, and community programming. Directly comparable in service mix and target population.
• YMCA Montréal: Offers community recreation, fitness, swimming, day camps, and youth services in Montreal. Highly comparable as a non-profit multi-service community center serving similar demographics and pricing tiers.

Others

• Centraide du Grand Montréal: Major funding partner for community organizations across Greater Montreal. Comparable in supporting the broader community services ecosystem, including Patro Villeray.

Regional players

• Carrefour jeunesse-emploi Villeray–Saint-Michel–Parc-Extension: Same-borough youth services organization. Overlaps in youth outreach, intervention services, and partnerships with local schools, though focused on employability rather than recreation.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/patrovilleray
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• Instagraminstagram.com/patro.villeray

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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