Embrace
Quebec’s
Joie de vivre
—
8 habits to learn
to enjoy your life

About

Québec’s greatest gift to the world is
our joie de vivre .

With all that is uncertain in today’s world, Québec’s rich cultural heritage teaches us how to embrace what we have.
The way to get the most out of life is to enjoy it from within!

The Why.
Definitions.
Science.
Marketing.
Travellers.
Languages.
Cultures.

8 heritage habits

Whether you’re looking for a change in your life or you simply want to feel happier, here are the 8 heritage habits that make up Quebecer’s
Joie de Vivre.

1. Seize the seasons

“Profites-en”

Spring :
Break.
Sugar Shack.
Terrasses.
Summer :
F1 week.
National Pride.
Chalet.
Autumn :
Apple Picking.
Halloween.
First Snow.
Winter :
Holidays.
Sports.
Carnival.

2. Play for play

“Joues pour le fun”

Improvisation.
Hockey.
Gaming.
Parenting.

3. Cultivate the everyday

“Gâtes-toi”

Ordinary culture.
Small Pleasures.
Family.
Nature.
Quitch.
Routines.

4. Treat everyone the same

“Pousse mais pousse égal”

Gender equality.
Political alignment.
Financial Equity.
Social rest.
Health benefits.
Pride parade.
Parental leave.
Unions.

5. Laugh out loud

“Lâches-toi lousse.”

Laugh at yourself.
Summer theater.
Pranking.
Laugh for a change.

6. Celebrate together

“Tires-toi une bûche”

Big Festivals.
Small festivals.
Rigodon.
5@7.
Parades.
Bye Bye.

7. Eat Sweets

“Sucres-toi le bec”

As a gift – Sugar fudge
In the field – Blueberries
After exercise – Chocolate milk
Lunchbox – Gâteaux Vachon
Tradition – Maple Syrup pie
At the Dépanneur – Slush

8. Build the Dream

“Lâches pas la patate”

Logging.
Tranquil revolution.
Hosting the world.
Olympics.
Hydro dams.
Sovereignty.

Inspiring images

Laugh out loud

Cultivate the everyday

Celebrate together

Dream big

Treat everyone the same

Seize the seasons

Play for play

Eat sweets

Contact

Write to me with your suggestions!

alexandre point joyce arobas gmail.com

Plateau Mont-Royal, Montréal, Québec, Canada