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Foresta Lumina in Quebec 2024

Feel the magic of the light that comes alive at night

Best time: June 16–October 8, 2023

Les lumières de la forest - Coaticook

Foresta Lumina offers a multimedia nighttime adventure through Coaticook’s Canyon with intricate lighting, mapped media, and original soundtracks. Through a variety of theatrical effects, visitors are invited to immerse themselves in the imagined heritage of the region, capturing the essence of Quebec's forest mythology.

Foresta Lumina

Foresta Lumina presents a 2.6 km multimedia pathway spanning 11 distinct zones, each showcasing one of seven captivating illuminated manuscripts that introduce a cast of enchanted fictional characters. From the Garden of Wishes to Margaret’s Secret, visitors can explore this extraordinary attraction at their leisure. Each multimedia experience ranges from 3 to 5 minutes, offering a unique encounter at every turn. The forest describes the stories from Quebec's past, which illustrate regional mythology and legends born in the nearby woods.

Schedule

The venue's opening hours vary throughout the year. From June 21 to July 31, 2024, it will be open Monday and Wednesday to Saturday, starting at 9 pm, and closed on Sundays and Tuesdays. From August 1 to 31, 2024, the hours shift slightly, with Monday and Wednesday to Saturday opening at 8:30 pm, also closed on Sundays and Tuesdays. September 1, 2024, sees the venue opening at 8 pm. On September 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, and 28, 2024, it opens at 7:30 pm on Fridays and Saturdays. Then, for October 4, 5, and 11, 12, 2024, Friday and Saturday opening times begin at 7 pm. Finally, on October 13, 2024, it will open at 7 pm.

Parking & Tickets

Parking is free at 135 Michaud Street, Coaticook, Quebec J1A 2A9. Daily tickets cater to various categories of visitors, with prices as follows: $29.38 for adults (16 and above), $27.38 for students and seniors (65 years and above), $18.39 for the first child (aged 4 to 15), $16.12 for one additional child, and free entry for toddlers (3 years and under).

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