Build meaningful connections
Adults who are present, attentive listening and support that considers each young person as a whole.
In Centre-Sud since 1981
One centre. A whole community.
A space by, for and with young people. A place to connect, build independence and confidence, and enjoy being together.
- Our doors have been open since
- 1981
- A place for teens
- Ages 12–18
- Our Montréal neighbourhood
- Centre-Sud
- Connecting through every season
- Year-round
What is a youth centre?
A youth centre is a living space rooted in its community. Activities and group life help young people discover their strengths, take initiative, solve problems and build self-esteem.
Open year-round since 1981, Quinka-Buzz supports teens in Centre-Sud. Participation is voluntary: young people find recreation and discovery, as well as support in a healthy, safe environment.
Connections, ideas and independence
A mission we put into practice every day
Encourage independence
Recognize young people's abilities, support their ideas and help them find their own solutions.
Make room for participation
Help ages 12 to 18 become critical thinkers and active, responsible citizens in their community.
Our funding partners
Committed partners by our side
Ville-Marie borough
Our work is supported by Ville-Marie, which brings together lively neighbourhoods in the heart of Montréal.
Discover Ville-MarieCIUSSS du Centre-Sud-de-l'Île-de-Montréal
A supporter of our work, the CIUSSS provides health care and social services to the Centre-Sud population.
Discover the CIUSSSTransparency and community life
Our annual report
In 2025–2026, young people took part in 26 cooking activities and 16 outings, and helped shape life and spaces at the centre. Explore their projects and the team's work in our 2025–2026 annual report (in French).
Want to get involved? Discover our employment and volunteering opportunities.
Land acknowledgement
We acknowledge that Quinka-Buzz is located on unceded Indigenous territory, whose lands and waters are cared for by the Kanien'kehá:ka Nation.
Tiohtià:ke / Montréal has historically been a gathering place for many First Nations and is home to a diverse Indigenous population today. We respectfully acknowledge the ongoing relationships between Indigenous peoples and other members of the Montréal community, and their connections to the past, present and future.