MEDIA ALERT – This Morning at 10 a.m.: Thousands to Walk in Seven Quebec Cities to Support the Well-Being of Older Adults
MONTREAL, Oct. 1, 2026 /CNW/ — Members of the media are invited to cover the sixth edition of the Mouvement HABITATS’ Let’s Act Together for the Well-Being of Older Adults Walk, organized by the Fondation AGES and Un et un font mille, this Thursday, October 1, in seven cities across Quebec.
At a Glance:
When: Thursday, October 1, 2026; welcome from 9:15 a.m.; simultaneous start at 10 a.m.
What: A community walk of about 3 km to mark the International Day of Older Persons
Where: Montreal, Quebec City, Val-d’Or, Lorrainville, Rimouski, Gatineau and Saint-Hyacinthe
Who: Older adults, family members, citizens, organizations, professionals working with older adults, partners and public officials from across the political spectrum
Interviews: Spokespersons will be available from 9:10 to 9:40 a.m. and again when the walk ends, at around 11:15 a.m.
Partners: In addition to the Mouvement HABITATS, the official presenters of this sixth edition are the AREQ, le mouvement des personnes retraitées CSQ, and Le Groupe Maurice, with the AQRP serving as national partner.
The list of elected officials and public representatives who have confirmed their attendance is available here: canva.link/marche-2026-medias-elus
Gathering Points and Spokespersons in Attendance
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City |
Gathering Point |
Spokespersons Available for Interviews |
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Montreal |
Robin des Bois, 3933 Parc-La Fontaine Avenue (entrance at the corner of Napoléon Street) |
Louise Deschâtelets François Grisé, founder of Mouvement HABITATS and executive director of Un et un font mille |
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Quebec City |
Parc de la Francophonie, 758 Grande Allée East, Quebec City |
Dr. Stéphane Lemire, founder of the Fondation AGES |
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Val-d’Or |
1072 2nd Avenue, Val-d’Or |
Francine Veillette Plante |
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Lorrainville |
2 Saint-Jean-Baptiste Street East, Lorrainville |
Line Bélanger |
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Rimouski |
Beauséjour Park, Welcome Pavilion, 400 Boulevard de la Rivière, Rimouski |
Richard Rancourt |
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Gatineau |
Domaine des Trembles, 250 Boulevard Saint-Raymond, Gatineau |
Nicole Tremblay |
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Saint-Hyacinthe |
1800 Rue Dessaulles, Saint-Hyacinthe |
Véronique Dumont |
About the Walk
Under the theme “Building on Our Strengths,” participants will walk together to celebrate the strengths of older adults and of all those who contribute every day to their well-being. The event, which drew 2,250 people in 2025, is expanding even further this year.
The walk is organized by the Mouvement HABITATS, which aims to strengthen the social participation of older adults and their allies. The Mouvement HABITATS was created by Un et un font mille, a creative company led by François Grisé that uses the arts to reimagine how we live and engage together in our communities. It is presented in partnership with the Fondation AGES, which deploys social geriatrics initiatives for the well-being of older adults in Quebec.
SOURCE Un et un font mille
