Lethbridge, Saint-Laurent exchange back for 2026

Applications are now open for students aged 14-16 who may be interested in an exchange opportunity between the City of Lethbridge and the Borough of Saint-Laurent, Quebec. 

Saint-Laurent is the official twin city of Lethbridge. The two communities entered a formal city-to-city twinning arrangement in 1967 as part of a Canadian Centennial project to promote cultural and social relationships between Eastern and Western Canada. Exchanges occur annually, alternately involving seniors and students.

Details of the 2026 exchange:

• The Saint-Laurent delegation will travel to Lethbridge from July 1-8, followed by the Lethbridge delegation travelling to Saint-Laurent from August 5-12.
• Participants are matched or twinned based on their common interests. Visitors stay at their twin's home for seven nights.
• During each of these weeks, group activities are organized to provide the visitors with an opportunity to get to know one another and discover their regions. The program consists of both organized activities and free time. When no group activities are planned, the participants are entertained by their twin. Two days of free time are scheduled during each stay.
• The costs associated with the exchange, such as airplane tickets, public transportation, touring activities and meals during group excursions, are covered by the municipalities.
• Participants will be asked to limit cell phone use during the exchange to make the most of this unique opportunity for learning and building meaningful connections with one another.
• Knowledge of French is not necessary for this exchange.
• One employee and one elected official from the City of Lethbridge accompany the participants to Quebec and can be reached at any time in case of emergency.

Eligibility requirements, application forms and more information can be found at Lethbridge.ca/saintlaurent. 

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