May in Quebec is the official starting gun. Folding tables come out of basements, cardboard boxes take over garage entrances, and residential streets transform into open-air markets. But the real question for organized thrifters: which cities allow garage sales, and when exactly?
We've compiled all confirmed municipal dates for May 2026, city by city, week by week. Whether you're planning a garage sale road trip or just want to know what's happening in your neighborhood, this calendar is your best ally.
WK 1 May 2–4: Season Kickoff
The first weekend of May sets the tone. Several municipalities officially launch the season with the first warm days. This is when the most motivated sellers bring out their inventory — and the smartest hunters score the best finds.
event Active Cities — May 2 to 4
- location_cityLongueuil — Official season opening across all boroughs.
- location_cityKirkland — Community garage sale, a centralized family-friendly event.
- location_citySaint-Paul — Annual garage sale rally with an organized circuit.
- location_citySaint-Eustache — First of two authorized weekends in the Lower Laurentians.
- location_cityLa Pêche — Every first weekend of the month, May through October.
- location_cityBeloeil — First weekends of May through October.
- location_citySaint-Hyacinthe — "Parcours des trouvailles" on May 2-3, returning late August.
- location_cityBedford — Every first weekend May to October, plus 2 extra weeks in May.
- location_cityChicoutimi — Mega garage sale at the port zone hangar, a major Saguenay event.
WK 2 May 9–11: Momentum Builds
The second weekend brings a new wave of municipalities. Suburban cities and the Laurentians join the action. Volumes increase and prices start getting negotiated more aggressively.
event Active Cities — May 9 to 11
- location_cityRosemère — Big station sale and residential sales authorized. First weekends May to October.
- location_cityBeaurepaire (Beaconsfield) — The Big Beau collective sale, a West Island classic.
- location_cityTerrebonne — First authorized spring weekend.
- location_cityDrummondville — Free no-permit period (2nd weekend).
- location_cityPlessisville — Garage sale tour returns for its 27th edition with three concentrated locations.
- location_cityBrossard — First of two authorized weekends in May.
WK 3 May 16–18: Full Swing
Mid-May is the sweet spot. Weather stabilizes, everyone has had time to sort their belongings, and the most popular cities enter the game. This is the weekend not to miss if you're serious about thrifting.
event Active Cities — May 16 to 18
- location_cityMontreal (Lachine) — Three-day event confirmed in the borough.
- location_citySaint-Lazare — With an interactive map on the city's website for planning.
- location_cityBoisbriand & Boucherville — Massive city-wide authorized sales.
- location_cityTerrebonne, Drummondville & Bedford — Second wave of no-permit sales.
- location_cityActon Vale — First authorized weekend (next one: Labour Day weekend).
- location_cityThurso, Victoriaville, Magog — Multiple cities in Centre-du-Québec and Estrie joining in.
- location_cityOtterburn Park, Eastman, Granby, Prévost — Limited weekend sales across the Montérégie and Laurentians.
- location_cityBrossard — Second authorized May weekend. Next one in September.
WK 4 May 23–31: The Grand Finale
Late May is often the most intense period. Many municipalities concentrate their authorizations on the last weekend, and sellers who postponed now jump in before June. This is your last chance for a month-end deal marathon.
event Active Cities — May 23 to 31
- location_cityMascouche — Official spring garage sale weekend (May 23-24).
- location_cityVarennes — Sales authorized May 23-24.
- location_citySorel-Tracy — Two date blocks (May 23-24 and 30-31).
- location_cityDollard-des-Ormeaux — Giant garage sale at the Civic Centre (May 23).
- location_cityYamachiche — Mega community garage sale (May 23).
- location_cityNotre-Dame-des-Prairies — Municipal sales May 23-24.
- location_cityCandiac — Last sales of the month, May 30-31.
- location_cityLa Prairie — Interactive map available on the city website (May 30-31).
- location_cityBedford — Final May wave. After that, only first weekends June through October.
3 tips to maximize your May weekends
Bring cash
Small bills are essential. $5 and $10 bills, $1 and $2 coins. Most sellers only accept cash.
Aim for Sunday PM
Best time for deals — sellers want to clear out remaining items before packing up.
Check city maps
Many cities publish address lists online. Combine with the VentesDeGarage app for an optimal route.
eco Why buy at garage sales?
It's the simplest way to practice the circular economy. Buying used reduces your ecological footprint while saving on sports equipment, vintage décor, tools, and quality clothing. Good for the planet, good for your wallet.
Never miss a garage sale this month
With over 30 active cities in May and different dates each weekend, it's easy to miss great deals without planning. VentesDeGarage shows you all available sales across Quebec on an interactive real-time map. See active areas, plan your route the night before, and arrive Saturday morning with a strategy — not just hope.
May 2026 is here. The app guides you to the treasures. 📅
