Where to Play Badminton in Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean

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

Finding badminton in Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean is less “one club in one city” and more matching the right town, schedule, and level. Chicoutimi has badminton libre at the UQAC sports pavilion, Jonquière runs evening leagues at Polyvalente de Kénogami, La Baie offers court reservations with municipal single-ticket access, and Alma’s Centre Mario-Tremblay includes 8 badminton courts. Around Lac-Saint-Jean, Roberval and Dolbeau-Mistassini also appear through municipal loisirs and regional club channels, so the best choice depends on whether you want casual drop-in, regular club nights, or feather-shuttle competitive play.

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Court rental and drop-in options by town

For badminton Saguenay searches, start with the municipal or loisirs desk for the specific town; schedules are seasonal and booking rules vary.

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Clubs and community groups for regular play

For regular weekly play, the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean club network is spread across Saguenay, Alma, Roberval, Dolbeau-Mistassini and Saint-Félicien. Use the level labels carefully: “all levels” is the friendliest entry point, while category A/B+ or B usually means faster rallies and feather shuttles.

• Alma: Club de badminton d’Alma, Centre Mario-Tremblay, Monday and Wednesday 20:00–22:00, all levels; 418-487-0788.
• Chicoutimi: Les Bad-Ass at École Saint-Denis, category A/B+ with feather shuttles, Tuesday and Thursday 19:30–21:30; Club de badminton Chicoutimi at École St-Denis, all levels, Thursday 19:30–21:30.
• Jonquière: Club de badminton Jonquière, Polyvalente de Kénogami, all levels, Tuesday and Thursday 20:00–21:30.
• La Baie: Club de badminton La Baie at Polyvalente de La Baie; André Boudreault is listed as responsible contact.
• Roberval: Club de badminton Roberval, single gym at Polyvalente de Roberval, Monday and Wednesday 18:00–22:00; reserve courts through Roberval loisirs or on-site.
• Dolbeau-Mistassini: Club Badminton Dolbeau-Mistassini, Gymnase Camil Lupien, category B with feather shuttles, Tuesday 18:30–21:30.
• Saint-Félicien: Club de badminton Saint-Félicien; contact is listed through Cégep de Saint-Félicien at phudon@cegepstfe.ca.

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Campus, junior and school access

For campus-style access in Chicoutimi, the clearest option is the UQAC Pavillon sportif. Its 100% membership includes unlimited facility access, with badminton available by reservation. Court bookings are 55 minutes, and players must wear appropriate sportswear and non-marking indoor shoes; black soles are not accepted.

UQAC full access is for ages 15+. Children 5–14 can play badminton, tennis, or pickleball Monday to Friday from 16:00–22:00, plus weekend times according to the posted schedule, when accompanied by an adult at a ratio of 1 adult for 2 children.

The Cégep de Chicoutimi CAP lists badminton among its activities, and badminton also appears as an édu-physique course option. Before planning a public visit, confirm directly with the CAP, because some facilities are reserved for internal clientele such as students and staff.

In Alma, Collège d’Alma athletes receive privileged access to Centre Mario-Tremblay facilities through the city partnership, which is useful context for student-athletes rather than general drop-in players.

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Events, seasonality, and what to know before you go

For regional tournaments, events, and rankings, start with Badminton-02.com. The regional event calendar is posted through their Facebook group, so check there before building a weekend around competition play.

Treat Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean as a spread-out badminton region, not one compact city: Saguenay covers Chicoutimi, Jonquière, and La Baie, while Alma, Roberval, and Dolbeau-Mistassini can mean a meaningful drive. Indoor access is schedule-driven, with winter and summer hours changing by municipality, campus, and club session. If you are using UQAC in Chicoutimi, remember campus parking is paid Monday to Friday, 8:00–22:00, from September 1 to April 30.

If local times do not line up, compare nearby Quebec City badminton options, or use the Canada-wide badminton court guide to plan around travel.

Source/update note: details verified as of July 2026 using official municipal, campus and regional club sources.

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Which Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Badminton Option Should You Choose?

• Lowest cost: start with municipal badminton libre, especially La Baie when you want a simple pay-per-visit option instead of a membership or league commitment.
• Social partners: choose all-level club play such as Alma, Chicoutimi, Jonquière, or Roberval if your main goal is finding regular doubles groups.
• Competitive: look first at the feather-shuttle, category-labelled clubs such as Les Bad-Ass or Club Badminton Dolbeau-Mistassini.
• Family/junior: prioritize municipal or campus access with clear age rules, then confirm booking requirements before bringing younger players.
• Beginner: pick badminton libre or an all-level club before entering a category A/B environment; you will get more useful rallies and less pressure.

Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean has a real badminton spread: municipal drop-ins, school gyms, campus courts, and feather-shuttle club nights. We play badminton ourselves, so if you’re unsure what to bring for a first session or whether feather shuttles make sense for your group, contact Badminton House and we’ll help you choose practically.