Plan your visit

illumi is a magical, dazzling and extraordinary nocturnal adventure where inventive and surprising concepts are transposed into thousands of larger-than-life light structures that take shape with 25 million LED bulbs. Cavalia presents a new illumi where most of the universes and light structures are original, never-before-seen creations. illumi offers an epic and imaginary adventure for kids and adults alike. Visitors travel to new and jaw-dropping worlds through a spectacular journey, on foot or by car. The fantastic three-kilometer route is absolutely mesmerizing. Cutting-edge programming technologies, high-definition projections that blur the boundaries of reality, and animatronic Jurassic creatures that immerse visitors in scenes worthy of Hollywood films also make illumi the family event of the year not to be missed in Quebec. The tradition continues in Laval with the largest light, sound, and multimedia show in the world!

For the experience on foot, allow approximately between 60 and 90 minutes to take in all of illumi’s scenes. For those enjoying the experience by car, the journey will take approximately between 45 and 60 minutes. These timeframes are estimates and subject to attendance.

Yes. The routes for visitors on foot or by car are outlined through all the scenes of the New Dazzling World of Lights so that all visitors, regardless of the experience, can experience the magic in its entirety.

During your visit, you can grab a bite to eat at the food trucks parked at the illumi Stopovers. There are also bars and service counters for snacks and souvenirs. These areas are set up specifically to ensure everyone’s health and safety. For more details, visit the “illumi Stopovers.” page by clicking here. Please note that no outside food may be brought onto the illumi site.

We offer several satellite parking lots around the site, which are accessible on a first-come, first-served basis. Parking is free of charge and spots cannot be reserved ahead of your visit.

THE ADDRESS OF THE ILLUMI PARKING LOTS IS 480 BOULEVARD ARMAND-FRAPPIER

Given illumi’s popularity, especially on weekends and during high season, we recommend that you plan more time to arrive on site. We also strongly encourage you to use public transportation to get to illumi.

As the entrance to the illumi site is just a few minute walk from our satellites parking lots, we do not offer a shuttle service.

Music is an integral part of the illumi multimedia experience. Unique, immersive soundtracks set the mood for each universe. Speakers are placed at strategic locations along the path so that visitors by car can enjoy the ambiance by slightly lowering their windows. You can also access the soundtracks on specific radio frequencies. The frequencies to tune are announced at the entrance of each world.

Dogs are always allowed in cars. For the experience on foot, only properly identified service dogs are authorized at all times. However, selected evenings are organized during the fourth edition so that visitors can walk through the Dazzling World of Lights with their dog on a leash. For the schedule of our Doggie Nights and the rules to follow, visit the “Schedule and Rates” page by clicking here.

Notify us of items lost at the illumi site by sending a message through the “Contact Us” page on our website. Please note that perishable items and food will not be kept.

Doggie Nights are back at illumi! Visitors will be able to discover the Dazzling World of Lights accompanied by their dog, whether by car or on foot!

Get your leashes, get set, go!

These special evening are clearly identified in the calendar on the “Schedules and rates” page.

PS: Even if you don’t have a dog, you are welcome to buy tickets for these evenings.

Dog owners participating in Illumi Dog Nights presented by Pitous et Minous et Compagnons are required to comply with the following rules to promote cohabitation between humans and pets.

On the Illumi site and in the parking lots:
• Maximum of one dog per person and all dogs must be accompanied by an adult (18 years and older).
• All dogs must wear a valid tag.
• You must keep your dog on a leash no longer than 1.85 m at all times.
• A dog weighing more than 20 kg must wear a harness or halter.
• You must supervise your dog (do not tie your dog to unattended furniture) and control its behaviour at all times. You must ensure that your dog’s behaviour does not inconvenience other visitors to Illumi.
• You must pick up your dog’s waste without delay and dispose of it in a sanitary manner in a trash can.
• The use of toys or sticks is forbidden.
• Other than training treats, feeding your dog on the Illumi site is prohibited.
• Dogs with an aggressive nature and/or that present issues in public are prohibited.
• You agree and understand that Illumi staff can refuse access and/or visitation to the site, for any issues related to customer safety or that may disrupt the public experience.
• You agree and understand that you are solely responsible for compliance with the applicable rules, your dog and its actions at all times, including any damage to property or persons, and this to the entire exoneration and discharge of Illumi.

The illumi site is located in Laval along Highway 15, between Boulevard Saint-Martin and Boulevard du Souvenir. For your GPS, use the following address: 2805 Boulevard du Souvenir, Laval, Quebec H7V 0A3. Please follow signages that correspond to your experience (by foot or by car). Note that entrances for both experiences are located at the intersection of Boulevard du Souvenir and Armand-Frappier.

illumi is an evening event, with the magic starting at nightfall. Evening opening hours and schedules vary weekly. Times are also subject to change based on dates, visitor traffic and special occasions. You can look up illumi’s complete schedule on the “Schedule and Rates” page by clicking here.

illumi adapts to holidays and adds a thematic touch to its experience according to the seasons. Thus, the themes of Halloween, Christmas, Valentine’s Day, Spring Break, Spring and Easter, to name a few, will be in the spotlight for a few weeks throughout the edition.

The illumi site will remain open in all weather conditions. For safety reasons, we may have to cancel certain activities in extreme wind conditions or an exceptional storm. Should such an event occur, announcements will be posted on social media and on illumi’s website. Unless we announce otherwise, we will welcome you in any kind of weather.

If you are concerned about the weather, you have the option to add WEATHER INSURANCE to your ticket at the time of purchase. For just $5 extra per ticket for the experience on foot and $10 extra per drive-through ticket, you will be able to exchange your original ticket for a different date and time slot if there is inclement weather. In this case, follow the instructions received at the time of purchase.

WEATHER INSURANCE must be added to the ticket at the initial time of purchase. It cannot be added later, without exception.

These options are only valid once. One use only.

If you are concerned about the weather, you have the option to add WEATHER INSURANCE to your ticket at the time of purchase. For just $5 extra per ticket for the experience on foot and $10 extra per drive-through ticket, you will be able to exchange your original ticket for a different date and time slot if there is inclement weather. In this case, follow the instructions received at the time of purchase.

WEATHER INSURANCE must be added to the ticket at the initial time of purchase. It cannot be added later, without exception.

WEATHER INSURANCE can only be applied and used ONCE.

If you wish to be able to exchange your ticket for another date or another time slot for any reason, we suggest that you add a FLEX OPTION voucher to your ticket at the time of purchase. For just $10 extra per ticket for the walking experience or $25 per vehicle, you will be able to exchange your original ticket for a different date and time slot. The FLEX OPTION must be added to the ticket during the initial purchase. It cannot be added later, without exception. The FLEX OPTION also includes the benefits of our WEATHER INSURANCE.

THE FLEX OPTION can only be applied and used ONCE.

Yes! If you are choosing the experience on foot, you can take the metro’s orange line to the Montmorency station to reach the illumi site. The closest STL bus stop to the illumi pedestrian entrance is at the intersection of Boulevard du Souvenir and Armand Frappier. Line 40 from Dock #9 at the Montmorency station will take you there.

It is very important that you organize your travel to arrive at the illumi entrance gate at the time indicated on your ticket. If you arrive late, we unfortunately will not be able to guarantee your entrance because we have a capacity limit for each time slot to ensure a magical experience for all.

illumi is a non-smoking site. Smoking and vaping are prohibited during your visit, regardless of whether you are walking or driving.

If you plan on spending a night or two in Laval for your illumi visit, we recommend visiting the Tourisme Laval website for the best accommodation options in the area by clicking here.

Illumi is proud to be associated with Centropolis and its renowned restaurateurs who will gladly serve you before or after your illumi experience. Click here for some tempting suggestions.