Troc de jouets × Jetroque: see you on November 8 in Montreal
On Sunday, November 8, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., the non-profit Troc de jouets (Toy Swap) sets up its swap at Paroisse Saint-Denis in Montreal: families trade the toys their kids no longer use for new treasures. And Jetroque is now its partner.
By the Jetroque teamPublished on 5 min read
⚡ The essentials in 30 seconds
- When: Sunday, November 8, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Where: Paroisse Saint-Denis, 5050 Berri Street, Montreal, steps from Laurier metro.
- Tickets: online, one ticket per family (both parents and their children).
- How it works: bring the toys your kids no longer use, leave with new ones.
- New: Jetroque becomes a partner of the non-profit Troc de jouets.
This event is over. The Toy Swap was on Sunday, November 8, 2026; ticket sales are closed. We keep this article as an archive. For upcoming dates, see the Troc de jouets calendar (in French).
When and where
- DateSunday, November 8, 2026
- Hours9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- PlaceParoisse Saint-Denis, 5050 Berri Street, Montreal
- Getting thereSteps from Laurier metro (orange line)
- TicketsOnline, one ticket per family: it covers both parents and their children
No need to drop off your toys in advance: just bring them on the day.
How the swap works
- Sort things out at home. Complete, clean toys in good condition. For battery-operated toys, bring the batteries: volunteers test the toys, then give the batteries back.
- At the entrance, volunteers count and check your items.
- You get a credit coupon. 1 item = 1 credit. Small toys grouped in one large Ziploc®-style bag = 1 credit. A large toy a child can climb on, sit on or stand on (play tent, rocking horse, scooter, bike, play kitchen…) = 5 credits.
- Shop freely. Everything is sorted by category and age group, just like a store. At the exit, a volunteer counts your picks on the coupon.
Credits left over? Come back later in the day, or keep your coupon: it is valid for two events. There is no limit on the number of items, and donations are welcome if you prefer not to swap.
What you can bring, and what stays home
Bring
- Toys
- French and English books for children and teens
- Puzzles and board games for all ages
- Sports equipment
- Costumes
- Stuffed animals
- Video games
- Musical instruments
- Unopened craft supplies
Leave at home
- Torn or scribbled-on books
- Dirty items or items with strong odours (smoke, pets…)
- Stuffed animals and costumes with holes or tears
- Broken or non-working toys
- Incomplete board games, toys and puzzles
- Open play dough, glue and paint, sharp tools
- DVDs and cassettes
Who is Troc de jouets?
Troc de jouets (Toy Swap) is a 100% volunteer-run non-profit. It organizes events where families trade the toys their kids no longer use for other toys, in Gatineau and Montreal. Happy kids, parents who save money, and toys that stay out of the landfill.
The motto of this Montreal edition: “Cibler l'essentiel et poursuivre le jeu!” (focus on what matters and keep the game going).
Why Jetroque is teaming up with Troc de jouets
Jetroque is proud to announce its strategic partnership with Troc de jouets. We share the same idea: an item that is still useful deserves a second life, and one more toy in circulation is one less toy in the landfill. In practice, here is what Jetroque brings to the organization:
- Visibility. We will promote all their swap events in the Jetroque app, on our website and in our newsletter.
- Social media. Their events will be shared on all our platforms.
- Strategic advice. We will help them find partners, and share our network and our bartering expertise.
- Free toys. Over time, Jetroque will provide toys to the organization free of charge to fill its swap tables.
Between two swaps, your kids have other toys, clothes or gear they no longer use? On Jetroque, you can give or swap them with neighbours, for free: a listing takes 10 seconds to post thanks to AI.
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need a ticket for the Toy Swap?
How many toys can I bring?
How are toys counted?
Should I bring batteries?
Which items are not accepted?
What if I have credits left?
How do I get there?
Sources
- Troc de jouets: event ticketing page (Tixtree): date, hours, place, accepted and refused items, batteries, credits, 100% volunteer-run non-profit.
- Troc de jouets: Facebook event: date, hours and place.
- Troc de jouets: “How it works” (in French): sorting by age, counting at the exit, coupon valid for two events; events in Gatineau and Montreal.
- OpenStreetMap: distance between 5050 Berri Street and Laurier metro station.