That experience, made in collaboration with Illumi, offers an interesting light concept that revolves around the polar world, including penguin and moose structures.

As in 2021, six restaurateurs will take turns to offer a special, or regular menu in those bubbles. Juliette & Chocolat launched the initiative in the week of Dec. 5–11, being followed by Jack Astor’s restaurant for the period of Dec. 12–23.

After a holiday break, the bubbles will be reopened, through Zibo!, providing service from Jan. 9–22. It will be succeeded by restaurants Les Enfants Terribles (Jan. 23 to Feb. 5), Le Balthazar (Feb. 6–12) and Enoteca Monza (Feb. 13–26).

Juliette & Chocolat will be back to close the season during the week of Feb. 27 to March 5.

Those interested must book in advance, directly online. Two time slots are available each evening, at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. (N.P.)

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More than 2,000 jack-o’-lanterns light up Illumi’s path as soon as you enter the site. Skeletons, bats and witches are also there to delight the hearts of young and old in this magically scary universe.

New Universes

Apart from Spooky at Illumi, the journey also presents new universes: Air Illumi where you can observe beautiful rockets and impressive planes, The Green Turn featuring green animals and plants, The Fantastic Flights highlighting cute hot air balloons and The Whacky Village where houses are upside down.

“There is not one universe that I prefer to the others,” said Normand Latourelle, creator of Cavalia Inc. and Illumi. “They are just as spectacular. Every year, the team aims to renew approximately 50 per cent of the universes in order to ensure an authentic experience for recurring visitors.”

However, the most innovative attraction of this new edition is undoubtedly The Submarine Tunnel. More immersive than ever, this journey immerses visitors in the heart of the ocean with projections and animations on a 180-degree dome. This universe uses video mapping technology and guarantees a memorable trip.

For the whole family

Every recent universe now includes structures that can be ridden by children.

In addition, The Balloon Bal allows participants to let off steam mid-course by disappearing into an interior space filled with beach balls.

“It’s important that the children have fun,” explained Latourelle. “They often have too much energy and love to let it all out during this experience. I guarantee you that the youth will sleep when they get home.”

By car or by foot, participants can experience the dazzling worlds of Illumi from Oct. 20, 2022, to Jan. 8, 2023.

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No less than 585,000 visitors of all ages gathered in Laval to let themselves be carried away by the luminous poetry of the 19 universes that made the third edition of Illumi a resounding success. The luminous tradition established by Latourelle is more tangible than ever. Over half a million tickets were sold between Oct. 28, 2021 and Aug. 14, 2022. Illumi will have operated for 38 weeks, representing 185 breathtaking evenings. About 75 per cent of visitors were adults, and 25 per cent were children.

“In more than 40 years of career in the field of entertainment, I would never have imagined being able to create such a large-scale event that could attract such an impressive number of visitors of all ages,” Latourelle said. “The diversity of Illumi‘s audience is enriching for all of us, and I’m proud of our teams for having succeeded in imagining an activity where everyone can find what they are looking for.”

Illumi will be back in Laval for its fourth edition this fall, with many new features and original programming throughout the season. The kick-off will be given on Oct. 5, with a Halloween special. (J.L.B./IJL)

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