Modalités et espaces de pratique de loisirs des baby-boomers et des seniors

The ageing of the population demands renewed thinking about the development of living environments to enhance the well-being of seniors. Leisure and recreation play a key role in the quality of life if this category of population. As such, the municipal sector is called upon to play an important role on this issue. This article presents the results of a survey conducted in 2015 in Montreal with 464 respondents aged 50 and over. The research demonstrates the importance given by elders to free leisure practices and multifunctional outdoor spaces. The results show more or less marked differences between baby boomers (people aged between 50 and 69) and seniors (people aged 70 and over).