Where to Play Badminton in Bas-Saint-Laurent & Gaspésie

Last updated: July 2026 · Written by the team at Badminton House

Finding badminton in Rimouski and the wider Bas-Saint-Laurent/Gaspésie region takes a bit more planning than in a big-city club market. Your best options are usually school and college gyms: UQAR and Cégep de Rimouski in the hub, reservation courts in Rivière-du-Loup and Matane, free municipal play in Amqui, and public sports centres along the Gaspé coast. Booking systems vary by venue, from Sport-Plus at UQAR to online reservation at Badminton CS and phone or counter booking elsewhere.

Use this guide to choose the right starting point, check whether you need to reserve ahead, and avoid arriving without the equipment or schedule details a smaller regional gym may expect.

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Badminton Rimouski: UQAR, Cégep de Rimouski, and Badminton CS

For badminton in Rimouski, start with the university and cégep gyms before checking club reservations.

• UQAR Centre sportif de Rimouski, 300, allée des Ursulines, uses Sport-Plus for badminton and pickleball court bookings. Courts can be reserved one day ahead starting at 7 a.m., with one court per day per member. SAPS registration is available online with a Sport-Plus account, on site, or by phone. Racket rental is $2; shuttles are $4.50 each or $25 for a box of 6.
• Cégep de Rimouski plateaux sportifs lists badminton access at 60 Rue de l'Évêché O, Rimouski, QC G5L 4H6. For current availability, call 418 723-1880 poste 2551.
• Badminton CS is a Rimouski club using ballejaune for online court reservations; create an account to reserve a court in a few clicks.

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Courts in Rivière-du-Loup, Matane, Amqui, Carleton-sur-Mer, and Chandler

Outside Rimouski, badminton in Bas-Saint-Laurent and Gaspésie is mostly cégep or municipal-gym based, so confirm school-year hours before driving.

Equipment varies by site: Amqui requires players to bring their own gear, while Carleton-sur-Mer provides badminton equipment if needed.

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Clubs, Community Play, Juniors, and Competitive Pathways

The local ladder is mostly gym-based rather than lesson-centre based. For casual play, start with community drop-in options in Amqui and Chandler, or public access at cégep gyms around the region. If you want a more predictable court time, Rimouski’s Badminton CS and the cégep/university venues are the better fit because they use structured reservation systems or front-desk booking.

• College pathway: In RSEQ Est-du-Québec, the Pionniers du Cégep de Rimouski compete in D1, while the Capitaines du Cégep de Matane play in Division 2. Matane also notes that recreational badminton is available by renting a court at the Cégep’s Centre d’activité physique.
• Secondary pathway: Regional teams include Dragons – École Antoine-Bernard in Carleton, Assaut – École secondaire Armand St-Onge in Amqui, Cougars – École Mgr Sévigny in Chandler, and Sélect – École secondaire Paul-Hubert in Rimouski.
• Competition marker: The 2025-2026 secondary provincial championship is scheduled for May 1–3 in Amqui.

Parents should confirm current school-team access through the school or RSEQ channel; competitive adults should look first at reserved courts before relying on seasonal drop-in hours.

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Booking, What to Bring, and Nearby Guides

Booking is not centralized in Bas-Saint-Laurent and Gaspésie. Use Sport-Plus for UQAR in Rimouski, ballejaune for Badminton CS, and phone, counter, or local systems for Rivière-du-Loup, Matane, and Carleton-sur-Mer. Amqui is the outlier: no registration is required for its municipal gym badminton.

For gear, read each venue note before you go. Amqui asks players to bring their own equipment. UQAR rents rackets and sells shuttles on site. Carleton-sur-Mer provides badminton equipment if needed. Because many courts are tied to school gyms, cégep facilities, and seasonal municipal programming, check the current schedule before driving.

If you are comparing nearby regions, start with our Quebec City badminton guide, or use the Canada court-finder hub for other provinces and cities.

Update note: venue details checked against official UQAR, cégep, municipal, and club pages; details verified as of July 2026.

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FAQ: Playing Badminton in Bas-Saint-Laurent and Gaspésie

Is parking available at these badminton venues?

Parking details were not confirmed on the official venue pages checked for this guide. Before driving, contact the venue directly or check its booking page for campus, school, or municipal parking instructions.

Can I walk in, or do I need to book first?

It depends on the site. Some programs are no-registration community sessions, while UQAR and Badminton CS use online booking systems. When in doubt, reserve or call before leaving.

Are these courts beginner-friendly?

Yes, many options are public, community, or free-access programs, which usually makes them a reasonable first step for casual and returning players. Bring patience, indoor shoes, and your own basics if equipment is not listed.

When do seasons or hours change?

School-gym availability often follows the academic year, and Amqui lists a mid-September to end-of-May activity period. Summer, holidays, tournaments, and school events can affect hours.

Official update note: details verified as of July 2026. Schedules and rates can change; confirm with UQAR, cégep, municipal, or booking pages before going.

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Which Option Should You Choose?

If you are choosing quickly, start with the format that matches your reason for playing, then confirm the current French-language schedule before you go.

• Lowest cost: choose municipal community play, especially Amqui, when the goal is casual court time without a club commitment.
• Social or partners: choose organized reservation or club formats such as Badminton CS or Chandler league/free play, where you are more likely to meet repeat players.
• Competitive pathway: choose the school and cégep route — Rimouski, Matane, Amqui, Carleton-sur-Mer, and Chandler all appear in regional secondary or collegiate structures.
• Family or junior planning: look first at school-linked options and RSEQ-connected programs, then ask whether public play and youth activity are separated.
• Beginner-friendly booking: choose a public university or cégep gym — UQAR, Rivière-du-Loup, Matane, or Carleton-sur-Mer — if you mainly want a predictable court booking.

We play badminton too, so our advice is practical: confirm the gym schedule, bring non-marking shoes, and carry shuttles when the venue does not supply them. If you are unsure what to bring for Rimouski, Amqui, Matane, or a Gaspé coast drop-in, contact us and tell us where you play.