1. What is the BCITI card?
The BCITI card is a digital or physical resident card. The bciti+ membership is free, but the bciti+ loisir subscription, mandatory for most leisure activities, costs $5 ($10 for a family); the library subscription is free for residents.
2. Where and how to register?
You can create your profile online on the bciti+ portal or via the BCITI+ app. If you prefer, you can go in person to City Hall or the Georgette-Lepage library.
3. What are the accepted proofs of residence?
To validate your account, you must provide proof of residence: either a photo ID showing your name and full address (for example a driver’s licence), or a photo ID without a full address (such as the health insurance card) together with an official provincial or federal government document, or a municipal or school tax bill from the current or previous year.
4. Useful addresses in Brossard
City Hall is located at 2001 boulevard de Rome. The library is located at 7855 avenue San-Francisco. You can activate your physical card there if needed.
The BCITI+ app is available free on App Store and Google Play, and the digital version works at both locations — no need to carry the physical card if your phone is charged.
5. What it's actually for
The BCITI card opens access to several municipal services.
At the Georgette-Lepage library: books, magazines, films, board games and even Kobo e-readers to borrow.
For leisure, the card is mandatory to register for municipal-program courses: swimming (including children’s and teen classes), introductory skating, yoga, Pilates, badminton, pickleball and music lessons. Residents pay less than non-residents: for example, the bciti+ loisir subscription costs $5 for a resident and $55 a year for a non-resident.
Registration opens for each seasonal session, and residents can register a few days before non-residents — prepare your BCITI profile ahead so you don't miss the spots.
6. Paper or digital card: which to pick?
The BCITI card exists in two forms:
- Physical card — barcode and member number, presented at the counter.
- Digital version — in the BCITI+ app, scanned on screen.
Both work identically at the library, pool and municipal counters. The physical card remains useful for children without phones, for seniors less comfortable with apps, and as a backup if your phone is dead.
The digital version avoids losses and lets you manage several family profiles in one app. Many Brossard families use the combo: digital for parents, physical for each child tucked into the backpack.
7. Comparison: resident, non-resident, and other municipal cards
BCITI is not the only municipal card in Quebec. Each city has its own version, with slightly different rules. The table compares your status in Brossard with common practices in neighbouring municipalities of the South Shore.
Important: your BCITI card does not work in Longueuil or Saint-Lambert for leisure and pool. Each city runs its own system. That said, South Shore libraries sometimes have reciprocity agreements — ask at the counter if you want to borrow from a neighbouring city. If you move within Brossard, update your BCITI profile with the new address to avoid non-resident status during a check.
| Status / card | Cost | Leisure | Library | Pool rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brossard resident (bciti+) | Free membership; bciti+ loisir $5 ($10 for a family) | Free or reduced-price access to many activities | Free subscription | Reduced resident rate |
| Non-resident in Brossard | Leisure $55 a year; library $110 a year | Remaining spots only, at general registration | $110 a year | Non-resident rate (higher) |
| Longueuil resident (Carte Accès Longueuil) | Free, valid 2 years | Card required to register | Card required to borrow | Card required for aquatic activities |
| Saint-Lambert resident (carte citoyen) | See the Espace citoyen | Card required to register | Free subscription | Card required for the indoor pool pass |
8. Frequently asked questions
The most common questions from new Brossard residents about the BCITI card: how long it takes to get the card, what happens after a move, how to add children to the account, and what to do if you lose the physical card.
How long does it take to get my BCITI card after signing up?
The digital version becomes usable in your BCITI+ app as soon as the city has approved your proof of residence — processing isn't instant, so apply well before you need it.
You can also sign up in person at Services Brossard (City Hall) or the Georgette-Lepage library — bring your proof of residence and a photo ID. The digital version is the fastest path.
What happens to my BCITI card if I move within Brossard or outside?
Within Brossard: update your address in your bciti+ account (app or portal). Your card stays valid; only the registered address changes. You may need to upload a new proof of residence.
Outside Brossard: your resident status ends. You can keep using the card as a non-resident, but the bciti+ loisir subscription then costs $55 a year and the library $110 a year. Don't try to keep an old Brossard address — staff routinely check during course registration, and a false declaration can void your registration.
How do I add my children to the BCITI family account?
In your BCITI+ app or on brossard.ca, open your profile and add each family member. You'll need each child's first name, last name, and date of birth, plus proof of parentage or legal guardianship (birth certificate, hospital card or current year's report card).
Each child gets their own profile linked to yours — even babies (a photo isn't required under age 2). As the parent, you handle course registration for your children through your own account. Age requirements vary by activity, not by a fixed cutoff — check the specific program guide for each course.
I've lost my physical BCITI card: what should I do?
Don't panic — your account is intact. Fastest fix: download the BCITI+ app and sign in with your existing credentials. The digital version is immediately available; you can use it at the library and pool right away.
To replace the physical card, go to City Hall or the Georgette-Lepage library with a piece of ID. Report the loss immediately if you suspect theft, so the city can deactivate the lost card.
9. See also
To go further once your BCITI card is in hand:
- Discover library and leisure activities in Brossard to make the most of your card at Georgette-Lepage.
- Explore parks and outdoor activities in Brossard for parc de la Cité, bike paths and skating rinks.
- Prepare back-to-school with registering your child for school in Brossard to combine CSS Marie-Victorin and municipal services.
10. Official sources
Author's Note: Don't forget to renew your bciti+ loisir subscription when it expires, and check that it's valid before each registration period. It's simple and fast through the app!
