A great place for young people

The Coaticook region’s dynamic communities provide young people with a wide range of recreational possibilities, services, organizations and involvement opportunities to allow them to reach their full potential.

Places of interest to young people

Youth employment

FOR 16 TO 35 YEARS OLD

The region provides young people with many student and seasonal jobs. We invite you to consult the Carrefour jeunesse-emploi de la MRC de Coaticook website for a wealth of information, guidance and support for young people aged 16–35 looking for employment. The centre’s team of experts also provides support for anyone interested in doing volunteer work or learning more about entrepreneurship.

Maisons des jeunes

MAISON DES JEUNES DE COATICOOK – youth centre

The Maison des jeunes de Coaticook, nicknamed La Mayz, is a welcoming hub for young people 12 to 17 years old wishing to join a rich and vibrant local community. Its leaders organize a plethora of activities, events and workshops geared toward guiding and empowering young people on the journey to becoming active, critically thinking and responsible citizens.

MAISON DES JEUNES DE WATERVILLE – youth centre

Waterville is also home to a youth centre called Les Pacifistes, which offers the same services.


Regional youth organizations

Other organizations working with youth in the region:

  • Les Cercles de jeunes ruraux,
  • The Cadets,
  • The 5e Groupe Scout MRC de Coaticook
  • The recreation services of the MRC de Coaticook
  • The Centre d’action bénévole de la MRC de Coaticook (CAB) volunteer centre which, among other things, encourages young people to contribute to the well-being of their community. The centre is always looking for volunteers to play a helping role in various regional events and organizations.
  • Across the region, 14 professional and volunteer sports and recreation organizations are available, covering a wide array of interests.

Transportation

URBAN CIRCUIT : CITY OF COATICOOK

The town of Coaticook is serviced by an urban transportation circuit. A transportation service known as Acti-Bus runs from Sunday to Saturday, according to summer and regular hours. We invite you to consult the schedule to find out more.

REGIONAL CIRCUIT : COATICOOK – COMPTON – SHERBROOKE

Acti-Bus also offers a daily route, namely Coaticook – Compton – Sherbrooke, for all regional residents wishing to travel to these locations for their work or studies. Students requiring transportation to the Cégep de Sherbrooke enjoy discounted rates.

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