Citizens are invited to cultivate their passions and sow new ones with the varied activities in the fall program.
Once again, autumn promises to be a busy time in Brossard! Citizens of all ages are invited to cultivate their passions and sow new ones through the varied activities of the Cultivate Your Fall! program. Children, teens, adults and seniors are invited to browse the Town’s website to set the table for this colorful season.
Different registration dates for the autumn session
Vibrant programming is on offer this autumn. Registration for sports and fitness activities will take place online from August 22 at 6 pm. Registrations for Music School courses will also be open from August 22, at 6 p.m., by telephone or e-mail. Registration for aquatic activities will take place online from 6 p.m. on September 26.
The public is invited to visit the City’s website at brossard.ca/automne today to consult the activities and courses for the fall 2023 session offered by the City and by recognized activity organizations.
| Courses/activities | Registrations |
| SPORTS AND AQUATIC ACTIVITIES | |
| PHYSICAL FITNESS AND WELL-BEINGCardiotoning, fitness, essentrics, yoga, pilates, stretchingStarts: October 2 | From August 22, 6 p.m.Online(residents) |
| New atINTRODUCTION TO SKATING FOR ADULTSStarts: October 16 | From August 26, 9 a.m.Online(non-residents) |
| PICKLEBALL AND BADMINTON LEAGUESStart date: September 11 | |
| New – FreeMini2-week outdoor fitness and wellness classes at the new Grand Parc urbain pavilionStarts: September 18 | Free access |
| AQUATIC SKILLS ASSESSMENTTofind out your child’s levelStarts: August 22 to 27 | From August 9, 9 a.m.Online (residents only) |
| SWIMMING COURSESChildren, teens, adults FITNESS COURSESAquadouceur, aquafitness, aquajogging, aquanatal,aquapoussetteFREE TRAININGCOURSESLifeguarding and teachingStarts: October 14 | From September 26, 6 p.m.Online(residents) |
| From September 30, 9 a.m.Online(non-residents) | |
| FREE SPORTS AND AQUATIC ACTIVITIES | |
| Badminton, pickleball, table tennis (in the gym)Free skating NewFree skatingfor teensStarts: September 18 | Reservations required |
| Tennis and pickleball (outdoor)Until October 9 | |
| TEEN Basketball, Family Matinees (free ball)Starts: September 18 | Free access |
| Water activities (paddleboard, canoe and kayak rentals)Until September 4: daily (except August 30, no rentals).September 9 to 24: Saturdays and Sundays only. | Reservations required |
| Free swimming at the aquatic complex (for a fee)Starts: September 30 (aquatic complex closed for annual maintenance from August 28 to September 29) | According to schedule |
| CULTURAL ACTIVITIES | |
| MUSIC CLASSESIndividual lessons(vocals, guitar, electric bass, violin, piano)Starts: September 9 | From August 22, 6 pmBy e-mail and telephone (residents) |
| From August 26, 9 a.m.By e-mail and telephone(non-residents) | |
| LIBRARY | |
| ACTIVITIES | From September 5 (residents and non-residents) |
Become a lifeguard or swimming instructor
Ville de Brossard has joined the free lifesaving and teaching training program subsidized by the Ministère de l’Éducation du Québec. This program is designed for anyone with the physical and swimming skills to take part in lifesaving and teaching courses (teenagers, adults and seniors). For details: brossard.ca/become-a-rescuer-and-monitor.
An exciting autumn!
Autumn is certainly not the off-season for events in Brossard! You’ll have plenty of opportunities for outings during this period.
Perform’ART and the Journées de la culture in Brossard
For its 30th anniversary, the Salon des arts visuels is revitalizing and revitalizing itself, adopting a new name and putting the spotlight on Brussel’s artistic creators and businesses. Perform’ART is sure to impress, with a multitude of workshops, artist and cultural enterprise booths, and breathtaking artistic performances! On September 29 and 30, as part of the Journées de la culture, families, digital and visual arts fans and performance enthusiasts are invited to join us for what promises to be a memorable event!
Also, on September 30, the library team will be offering two targeted activities. Ensemble, on s’amuse à créer! will enable children aged 6 to 12 to take part in the creation of a collective work that will be displayed in the Espace jeunes. Following this, a writing workshop in which participants will have the chance to explore songwriting will be offered by poet and musician Géraldine Saucier. Through playful large-group activities, they’ll explore the concepts of verse, chorus, stomping and prosody.
Young at Heart Week
From October 2 to 6, the young at heart can attend free lectures, physical activity sessions and shows. It’s a great opportunity to have fun, meet new people and, who knows, make new friends. Some activities will even travel to the city’s CHSLDs to benefit residents. Week of the Young at Heart comes to a close with a free show at Club DIX30.
La Grande marche de Brossard
Young and old alike are invited to don their finest Halloween costumes and enter the Grande marche on Saturday, October 14, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., as part of the Grand défi Pierre Lavoie. This festive, lively 3 km walk will take place around the Grand Parc urbain.
Café-concert à la carte this autumn
The café-concerts series continues. On October 22, Claudette Dion will lend her voice – and that of her audience – to her musical favorites from the past to the present, sharing anecdotes that will both touch and make the audience laugh. A few tickets are still available .
Saveurs des Fêtes becomes the Marché de Noël de Brossard
The menu is no less tasty! The Marché de Noël de Brossard will feature more than 75 craft and gourmet artisans. Free shows, outdoor activities, creative workshops at the library and enchanting decor will bring the magic of the holiday season to life. It’s the perfect opportunity to discover the exceptional craftsmanship of local and regional artisans, cross a few gifts off the list and add a local flavor to the festivities. Don’t miss this not-to-be-missed event on November 17, 18 and 19!
An autumn of discovery
Make way for the 2023-2024 exhibition season! This autumn, seven exhibitions in four venues will be on offer to art lovers.
Hall des Arts | Town Hall
- Zoya Tavangar | September 8 to October 26, 2023
- Maude Tapin | November 3, 2023 – January 4, 2024
Espace Mur-mur des arts | Bibliothèque de Brossard Georgette-Lepage
- Maya Cardin | September 8 to October 29, 2023
- Guy Baillargeon | November 3, 2023 to January 7, 2024
Galerie Renée-Blain | Centre socioculturel Alphonse-Lepage
- Étienne Cyr and Ernesto Reategui | September 29 to November 5, 2023
- Marie-Josée Gustave | November 17, 2023 – February 4, 2024
Place de la Gare | Quartier Solar (New location)
- Thierry Dubois | September 22 to November 5, 2023
Photographic project dedicated to the Solar district, first presented on outdoor exhibition panels. The artist explores the luminous language of an innovative neighborhood.
Public Library Week celebrates its 25th anniversary!
From October 14 to 21, a wide range of activities will be offered at the library during this special week under the theme You’ve changed, so have your libraries! There’s something for every taste and age!
Take advantage of autumn to get active and get out on the water, to discover and have fun in Brossard! All the ingredients have been brought together to offer you a season to remember! Discover all the variety offered in the Cultivate Your Fall program !
Bas de vignette : Brossard is offering a rich autumn program of sports, cultural activities and events.
