This text is part of the special book Plaisirs
News, new tourist offers, must-sees, trends, favourites… Two of our tourism expert collaborators take turns writing in this weekly section to inform you of what is happening here and elsewhere in the world of travel.
The flight of the mechanical bird at the Massif
A new night course that is not signed Moment Factory? That’s enough to pique your curiosity. This summer, The flight of the mechanical bird promises visitors to the Massif de Charlevoix to experience the mountain in a different light… at night. It is whispered behind the scenes that “the first nocturnal carousel on the mountainside”, produced by the Occhio studio, will be one of the great successes of the summer. One of our colleagues will address this subject soon in these pages. When you discover the creative team, expectations can only be high. Alongside the author and director Olivier Kemeid, three big names who have Cirque du Soleil in common on their CV: the creative directors and lighting designers Martin Labreque and Yves Aucoin, and the executive producer Stéphane Mongeau. Ticket price for 18 years and over: $39.50.
Ballet by the ocean in New Brunswick
Savoring a meal concocted by New Brunswick chefs while watching a seaside ballet on a stage set up on the shore, that’s enough to activate the dream machine. It is in Grande Digue, about twenty minutes from Shediac, New Brunswick, that the choreography is presented Ballet by the Ocean by Igor Dobrovolskiy, co-founder and artistic director of the Atlantic Ballet Theater of Canada, every Wednesday and Saturday, July 5 to 29 at 5 p.m. Inspired by the environment in which the dancers evolve, the show blends with local flavors harvested and prepared by Atelier Tony and chef Gene Cormier. A great idea launched during the pandemic that we hope to see spread! Ticket price: $225 per person.
Fraser Island becomes K’gari
The Government of Queensland, Australia has just announced that Fraser Island has reverted to its traditional name “K’gari”, acknowledging the history that links the nation of Butchulla to this popular corner of paradise for travellers. The largest sand island in the world, K’gari bore since colonial times the name of Captain James Fraser, whose ship ran aground on the island in 1836. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1992, the destination testifies to more than 5,000 years of Aboriginal presence, – “perhaps even up to 50,000 years”, specifies the Queensland government website. “Its combination of dunes still in motion, humid tropical forests and lakes makes it an exceptional site”, emphasizes UNESCO.
CityPASS in 16 North American cities
After strolling randomly in my steps for a day or two in a city, I find it hard to resist the call of museums and other attractions. If you have the same syndrome, you are probably already familiar with CityPASS, which saves time and money in several North American cities. The concept is simple: the more places we visit, the more we get for our (more than ever) precious money. Created a quarter of a century ago, the family business has gradually expanded its offer. San Antonio, Texas, for example, has just been added to the list of proposed cities. In addition to tickets for five and ten attractions, options for three visits are offered in certain metropolises, including New York, which includes the new observatory of the Hudson Yards complex, called Edge, in its offer.
Not new, but still beautiful
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