Discover our Montréal and Québec City YMCA memberships

There are 3 easy ways to join the YMCA:

• By telephone: call us at 514 687-9622
• In person: stop by the front desk of your YMCA centre
• Online: sign up directly through our website

Your YMCA membership is valid in the following 5 fitness centres: Saint-Roch YMCA (Québec), Cartierville YMCA, Du Parc YMCA, Notre-Dame-de-Grâce YMCA, Westmount YMCA.

Yes, your membership gives you access to YMCA fitness centres across Canada, depending on the services offered in each centre.
Every centre has its own policies, so we recommend getting in touch with the YMCA you want to visit directly to know what their terms and conditions of access are.

Yes, members at YMCAs located outside of Québec have 20 free visits to our fitness centres.
After the 20 visits, you can continue to access our centres at a discounted rate of $10 for a day pass.

Children can access YMCA centres, either for free if they are young, or at a discounted rate starting at the age of 12.

• Children aged 11 and under can access the centre for free if they are accompanied by an adult member aged 18+ who is registered in the same household as them. They can thus access certain activities, such as the “all ages” open-practice gym and open swim periods. They will also get the member rate on several activities, such as swim lessons and kids’ sports courses.
• Children aged 12 to 17 are eligible for a discounted membership.

There are 3 easy ways to renew your YMCA membership:

• Online in just a few clicks via ActiveNet (our online platform)
  Never used ActiveNet? Simply enter your email and click on “Forgot password” to create your account.
• By telephone: call 514-687-9622 or 1-833-505-9622 (outside of Montréal)
• In person: stop by the front desk of your YMCA centre.

Our team is there to guide you if you need help at any step of the process.

No, modifications to your membership cannot be done online. You can, however, make a request in your centre or by telephone.
A new contract will then need to be signed, and a new member card will be issued.

• Upgrading your membership is free and can be done at any time.
• Downgrading to a lower-cost plan incurs a $35 administrative fee (current rate).

Any modification to your membership plan will require the signing of a new annual contract.

We do not offer the possibility to put your membership on hold.
However, exceptions may be granted for medical reasons. If this is the case, please contact your centre directly to know the terms and conditions.

You can cancel your membership at least one day before the next billing date. To do so, we recommend stopping by the front desk of your YMCA centre or calling us. A $35 administrative fee will apply for all cancellations.*

* If the cancellation is made within the first 36 days following the signing of the contract, the provisions of the Consumer Protection Act apply, including the right to claim an amount equal to 1/10 of the total price specified in the contract.

The use of a locker for the day is free in all YMCA centres.
You can also rent a permanent locker with any membership plan. Please stop by the front desk of your centre to choose a locker.

Some options, such as Membership Plus at the Cartierville YMCA, also include additional locker-room services.

Learn more about Membership Plus

Appropriate workout clothes are required at all times in our centres.

Clothing with vulgar language, obscene images, or racist slurs or any other message that could create a hostile or inappropriate environment in a family setting are not permitted.

Learn more about the rules

You can get a free one-day pass to discover the YMCA and its facilities. This offer is valid only once per person.
Please stop by the centre to take advantage of this offer.

The day pass costs $16 (plus tax). The equivalent of our OMNY membership, it gives you access to all our facilities and fitness activities at that centre:

• conditioning room
• pool
• fitness classes

We also offer a weekly pass for $27 (plus tax) to discover our other centres.

You can buy a day pass online, which will give you access to all our activities. POLY and MULTY members can get the pass at a discounted rate.

Memberships can be paid in full or in instalments, depending on the option chosen when you sign up.

Payments can be made by credit card or automatic bank withdrawals from a chequing account.

Please note that debit cards are not accepted by our membership payment system.

Yes, YMCA members get discounted rates on several activities and services.
The member rate is applicable on fitness activities, additional services, and on training offered by the YMCA.

Every membership plan allows you to benefit from the member rate on the following additional activities and services:

• À la carte activities for kids and adults
• Private, semi-private, and group swim lessons for kids and adults
• Private and semi-private training
• OMNY day pass
• Fitness and aquatic certifications
• YMCA Kanawana summer camp

Discounted rates are offered for certain age groups:

• Children aged 11 and under can access the centre for free if they are accompanied by an adult member aged 18+ who is registered in the same household as them. They also get the member rate for certain activities, such as swim lessons and kids’ sports courses.
• Children aged 12 to 17 get $4 off their biweekly membership fee.
• Adults aged 65 and older get $2 off their biweekly membership fee.

The YMCAs of Québec has a financial assistance program to make its activities and services accessible to the greatest number of people.

Depending on your situation, this assistance can help reduce the costs of memberships or some activities, such as kids’ sports programs and courses. Requests are evaluated confidentially and consider household income.

To learn more about eligibility criteria and the steps to apply, please consult the financial assistance webpage.

You do not need a statement from the YMCA. The receipt issued when you registered for activities, such as sports or swim lessons, is sufficient for your tax records.
This also applies to memberships: The receipt issued at the time of purchase can be used as proof of payment.

YMCA members can participate in a referral program that allows both the referring member and the person referred to receive a $20 credit in their account.
You may refer as many people as you like, as long as they were never YMCAs of Québec members in the past. To participate, please stop by the front desk of your centre.

Terms and Conditions:

• The referring member must be aged 18 or older and have an active YMCA membership.
• The person referred must be aged 18 or older and never have been a member of the YMCAs of Québec.
• The credit cannot be exchanged for cash and cannot be transferred to another person.
• The credit is valid for one year as of the date of issue

To benefit from the referral program, the person referred must provide the member’s full name, telephone number, and email when signing up. The credit will then be added to both individuals’ accounts once the person referred signs up for a membership.