L'expérience Echo, qui présente des projections lumineuses bleutées sur l'architecture de la chapelle bleue du Sanctuaire de Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré.
Photo credit: Paul Dussault

4 immersive experiences to awaken your senses this summer

Looking to be wowed this summer? From multimedia experiences and light-and-sound shows to augmented reality and fireworks in history-filled settings, Quebec offers countless ways to spark your senses and create unforgettable memories. Across the province, heritage sites are bringing culture and history to life with immersive activities for all ages. Divine Quebec highlights 4 outing ideas where you can marvel at spectacular sights, colours and sounds this summer.

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Watch the fireworks from the top of a chapel in Montreal
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From July 2 to August 6, 2026, the Marguerite-Bourgeoys Historic Site invites you to watch the fireworks displays of L’International des Feux Loto-Québec, Montreal’s popular international fireworks festival, from the observation deck of the Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours Chapel. Take some time to tour the chapel and the archaeological site, sip a glass of bubbly in the historic vault, then head up to the observation deck, where you’ll have a breathtaking view of the fireworks! Check the events calendar (available in French only) for dates and details.

Enjoy an immersive multimedia experience in a historic venue in Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean
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Presented in the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean region’s first-ever Scala Santa, reimagined as a one-of-a-kind venue, Origine takes visitors on an immersive storytelling journey that engages the senses and sparks the imagination. Exploring themes such as humanity’s evolution, environmental stewardship and the knowledge of living beings, this 100% Quebec-made experience is unlike anything else in North America. A memorable addition to any family getaway at Ermitage Saint-Antoine in Lac-Bouchette!

Experience a visual and sound symphony at an iconic site near Quebec City
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During your visit to the Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré Shrine, immerse yourself in ECHO, an immersive experience that turns the basilica’s blue chapel into a canvas of light, sound and emotion. Lasting 12 minutes, the show blends music and projections to create a masterpiece that brings the chapel’s architecture and vaulted ceiling to life and reveals their beauty. Designed for visitors of all ages and presented several times daily, ECHO celebrates the harmony between heritage and contemporary artistic expression. Visit the website for daily showtimes and to purchase your tickets.

Take part in a family-friendly augmented reality adventure in Baie-Saint-Paul
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Set off on an adventure with a wolf and his friends, the Booskitos, in an augmented reality experience (website available in French only) for the whole family at Maison Mère! Equipped with a tablet, children ages 8 to 12 and their parents can explore the site in search of clues, tackle logic challenges and answer questions to help the friendly wolf complete his mission. Fun and interactive, this 90-minute activity offers a unique way to discover the history of Maison Mère through an immersive journey that blends fun and learning.

Photo credit: D. Verreault, Ermitage Saint-Antoine
Photo credit: Notre-Dame-de-Bonsecours Chapel
Photo credit: Maison Mère Baie-Saint-Paul