The foresta lumina experience

Foresta Lumina is a multimedia nighttime experience along Coaticook’s Canyon. Seven beautiful manuscripts introduce the cast of fictional characters presented through sophisticated lighting, mapped media and original sound tracks. Foresta Lumina invites you in a variety of theatrical effects that create a moody but magical setting. Visitors enter an imaginary heritage of the region and capture the mythology of the Quebec forest. Be part of those “luminaries” who will experience this magical journey!

Foresta Lumina offers 2.6 km of multimedia pathway taking place in 11 different zones each describing their own beautiful illuminated manuscripts. Running from the Garden of wishes to Margaret’s secret, visitors may experience this exceptional activity at their own pace. Each multimedia experience varies between 3 to 5 minutes.

History

Margaret lived near the forest of Coaticook decades ago and was blessed with an uncommon gift; she could see what others could not see. The soul of this woman still breathes in these woods. Walk through Foresta Lumina’s enchanted forest to meet fantastic creatures within this magical world. Take a moment to whisper a wish to the fairies who live with Margaret and theses fantastic night creatures…

Magical creatures
to discover

The fairies trail

They have the ability to fulfill wishes. Beware of those who may take them for mere fireflies; as they may also become wicked and take their victims into an infernal whirlwind.

The misty portal

It separates earth from the imaginary world. Those who cross this barrier enter an imaginary dimension revealing the mystic secrets of this Canyon.

The land of shadow

Dreading since the dawn of times, this giant man hides in our North American forests. It is said that his bloody monster’s appetite and heart of ice are never satisfied…

The devil’s hideway

Through his well-known appearance, this last one has been seen many times in the Canyon’s forest. Baring flames from hell to whom refuses his wicked proposals.

The tree

It is said that one of the forest’s ancient dead trees returns to life at night. The everlasting tree of the canyon is very kind although he often enjoys playing tricks to individuals passing by.

The thunder

He decides of the local population’s destiny forever, creating floods and instabilities during the seasons. Ancient societies feared that occult forces might take over these powers.

Spirit of the forest

This spirit ensures harmony between the origins and creatures within the Canyon. Mysterious, shadowy, it rarely reveals itself to humans. Ancient folks implored it for its protection powers.