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The essentials at a glance
398 Chemin du Canal, Lachine (Montréal), QC H8S 4G2
What is the Swap Festival?
A free, family-friendly neighbourhood gathering where we swap and give away the items we were about to throw out. A blanket on the grass, two items to trade — and reuse becomes a celebration. No money, no selling: everything circulates freely between neighbours, like one big picnic.
It's the very first festival organized by Jetroque, Quebec's swap-and-give app, together with neighbourhood partners committed to the circular economy.
How it works
I bring 2 items
Each participant brings at least 2 working items to swap or give away. Clothing, books, toys, dishware… anything that can still be useful.
I lay out my blanket
Spread a blanket on the grass, set out your items and sit down — like a picnic with your neighbours.
I swap or I give
Trade freely with your neighbours, no money involved. Everything is free, everything circulates. During the last 2 hours, all items will be free to take.
Jetroque picks up
Unclaimed items go home with you or into the Jetroque truck, which gives them to accredited nonprofits. Never resold, never landfilled.
The atmosphere
10 item categories
The space is organized into zones by category, so it's easy to find your way around:
Jetroque's role
From promotion to redistribution, Jetroque handles the reuse logistics so nothing goes to waste:
A neighbourhood co-organized event
The Swap Festival is led by Jetroque with committed local partners:
Frequently asked questions
Is it really free?
Yes, completely. Admission is open, no registration is required, and no money changes hands: you swap or you give, that's it.
What can I bring?
At least 2 working items in good condition: clothing, electronics, books, kids' items, furniture, kitchenware, non-perishable food, pet supplies, sports and leisure, or miscellaneous. If an item can no longer be used, it doesn't belong at the festival.
What if nobody takes my items?
Two options: take them back home, or hand them to the Jetroque recovery truck on site. They'll be given free of charge to accredited nonprofits — never resold, never landfilled.
What are the "last 2 hours"?
From 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., the festival switches to giving mode: every item still on the blankets will be free to take. The perfect time to leave with your hands full — and the guarantee that everything gets a second life.
Can I come with my family?
Absolutely — that's the whole idea: a family event with music and neighbourhood vibes, no alcohol or cannabis sales. An entire zone is dedicated to kids' items.
How do I get there?
The festival takes place at René-Lévesque Park in Lachine, 398 Chemin du Canal, Lachine (Montréal), QC H8S 4G2 — a beautiful peninsula along the canal. Get directions on Google Maps.
Could my neighbourhood host its own Swap Festival?
Yes! Cities, boroughs, éco-quartiers and organizations can become co-organizing partners with Jetroque. Write to us at info@jetroque.com.
Sunday, August 30, 2026 · 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Ready to give your items a second life?
Pick out the 2 items you'll bring — and download Jetroque to swap and give all year round, even after the festival.