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Zone Coopérative de l'Université Laval

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University cooperative in Quebec, Canada, founded in 19871

Coopérative de l'Université Laval (often designated by its commercial diminutive "Coop Zone") is a cooperative involved in the sale of products for the community of Université Laval. With a turnover of 50,9 million Canadian dollars and 58 442 members, it is the largest university cooperative in Quebec.2 It is headquartered in Quebec City.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

Jan 1987Founded1

Coopérative de l'Université Laval (often designated by its commercial diminutive "Coop Zone") is a cooperative involved in the sale of products for the community of Université Laval.2

The story

The cooperative was founded in 1987 under the name "Procure coopérative de matériel étudiant". In 1996, the cooperative merged with its rival on campus "Coop Comptoir Sciences" to form the current entity.

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Products and brands

There are 4 stores:

Maurice Pollack: cooperative general store covering all sectors

Centre-Ville: specialized in arts

Ferdinand-Vandry: Specialized in health sciences

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Cégep Limoilou

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Timeline

  1. Jan 1987Founded Founded1